In recent years, major news outlets have started taking note of the animal movement, and including coverage of animal rights, welfare, and conservation issues on a daily basis. Check out our curated selection of top stories from around the world, updated every day.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months agoTracing the tangled tracks of humankind's evolutionary journeyThe path from ape to modern human is not a linear one. Hannah Devlin looks at what we know – and what might be next for our species
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
https://www.care2.com/causes/can-we-eradicate-australias-deadly-cat-plague.html
Can We Eradicate Australia’s Deadly ‘Cat Plague’? | Care2 CausesAfter a 40-year absence, the so-called "cat plague" is back in Australia, worrying cat owners and animal health experts alike.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
https://www.care2.com/causes/over-114000-care2-members-say-no-to-culling-in-londons-parks.html
Over 114,000 Care2 Members Say No to Culling in London’s Parks | Care2 CausesA Care2 petition that already has almost 115,000 signatures is calling for the Royal Parks authority to stop culling wild animals in London's parks.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
https://www.care2.com/causes/10-reasons-no-baby-animal-should-be-separated-from-their-mother.html
10 Reasons No Baby Animal Should Be Separated From Its Mother | Care2 CausesRegardless of species, the bond between mother and baby is sacred.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
http://stieren.net/EN/News/i/United_Nation_Spain.html
United Nations: No children to bullfights in Spain Picture: Pixteca | Len & Pix【ツ】 Flickr via Compfight cc The Committee on the Rights of the Child of the United Na...
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
Train Plows Into Elephant Herd in India, Killing 5 AnimalsThe authorities say the train driver was going too fast and ignored villagers who were waving flashlights to urge him to slow down.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months agoTalking animals: we aren’t the only species capable of speech …Studies show that some mammals and birds are able to mimic the sound of the human voice
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
Rare deep-sea creatures may use underwater chimneys to keep their eggs warmThe discovery at the bottom of the ocean highlights how versatile ocean life can be — and how little of it is known.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
PetSmart groomer fired after viral video shows dog being yanked aroundBrooke Vowers said she was “sick to my stomach” after watching video of how her 2-year-old Shih Tzu was treated by the groomer.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
3D-printed pet figurines let you 'have your dog forever,' says Calgary company | CBC NewsA Calgary company that offers doggy daycare and pet photography has gone 3D.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
28-Toed Minnesota Feline Ties World Record For Most Toes On CatOwner Jeanne Martin, of Northfield, says Paws’ genetic trait comes in handy.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
Are happy lab animals better for science?Advocates are pushing to enrich the lives of rodents and fish in the lab, but critics worry about the impact on research
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
https://www.care2.com/causes/canada-will-ban-capturing-whales-and-dolphins.html
Canada Will Ban Capturing Whales and Dolphins | Care2 CausesAnimal advocates and conservationists are applauding the government of Canada for introducing a measure that will ban the capture of whales and dolphins for captivity.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
Shocking Great Danes Case Inspires Tougher New Hampshire Animal Cruelty Law | Care2 CausesThe 84 Great Danes rescued from deplorable conditions in a mansion were the impetus for a proposed law that, among other things, makes animal cruelty a felony.
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I’m surprised New Hampshire doesn’t already treat animal cruelty as a felony. I thought all 50 states had felony cruelty charges now.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months agoCulture and the mind: a new theory of human intelligence – Science Weekly podcastWhat role might culture play in intelligence? And how does human culture differ from culture found in other animals? Nicola Davis explores our evolutionary history
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months agoHedgehog numbers plummet by half in UK countryside since 2000Longterm decline is blamed on loss of hedgerows and insect prey but urban hedgehogs may offer a glimmer of hope, says a new report
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months agoHuge levels of antibiotic use in US farming revealedConcerns raised over weakened regulations on imports in potential post-Brexit trade deals
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months agoBorneo orangutan found riddled with gunshots in latest attackIndonesian authorities say male orangutan was found with 130 airgun pellets and machete wounds in the second known killing this year
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago'Emotional support hamster' flushed down toilet after airline says it can't flyFlorida college student says Spirit Airlines originally told her the pet was allowed, but denied it entry at the airport
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
These Skates Are Made for WalkingA fish that scurries along the seafloor uses the same neurons and genes that help land vertebrates walk, suggesting the blueprint for walking originated much earlier than previously thought.