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 agohttps://www.care2.com/causes/tiny-florida-sparrow-could-go-extinct-this-year.html
Tiny Florida Sparrow Could Go Extinct This Year | Care2 CausesScientists and conservationists are sounding the alarm for a rare sparrow who they believe is in danger of disappearing from the landscape forever ...possibly
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
https://www.care2.com/causes/chris-brown-facing-jail-time-for-illegal-pet-monkey.html
Chris Brown Facing Jail Time for Illegal Pet Monkey | Care2 CausesPeople were outraged after Chris Brown posted a video of his new pet capuchin monkey. Exotic pets are illegal in California, and Brown could be going to jail.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
Chinese firm approved to buy Aussie cattle in time for New YearA trading company in Beijing has been given the green light to commence imports of live Australian cattle for slaughter, with the first shipment due at the end of January, in time for the consumption rush at Chinese New Year.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
Farmers demand action as Trump axe falls on organic meat labelThe Trump administration has scrapped a rule that would have improved animal welfare for livestock reared under the ‘USDA Organic’ label, a decision farmers want reversed.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
Beyond Burger hits TGI Fridays’ menuThe plant-based patty that bleeds like beef – the Beyond Burger – is now on the menu at 469 TGI Fridays restaurants in the US.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
Review: ‘Kangaroo: A Love-Hate Story’ Exposes a Wildlife MassacreThe documentary looks at the mass killings of kangaroos for pet-food companies, leather processors and ranchers in Australia.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months agoCalls mount for reining in Beduin camel owners after boy's death in crashCamel accidents have taken the lives of fifteen people since 2008 and injured 350 others.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
https://www.care2.com/causes/success-norway-pledges-to-ban-fur-farming.html
Success! Norway Pledges to Ban Fur Farming | Care2 CausesNorway -- which was once the world's largest fur producer -- has announced plans to ban fur farming completely by 2025.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
The Parasite on the PlaygroundRoundworm eggs, shed by stray dogs, can be ingested by children playing outside. The worm’s larvae have been found in the brain, experts say, perhaps impairing development.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
Passing the mirror test proves self-awareness, but failing the mirror test does not prove a lack of self-awareness
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/10/science/dolphins-self-recognition.html?em_pos=medium&emc=edit_sc_20180116&nl=science-times&nl_art=5&nlid=30337821&ref=headline&te=1
Dolphins Show Self-Recognition Earlier Than ChildrenDolphins develop the ability to recognize themselves in a mirror at an earlier age than children, which fits with how fast they develop generally.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
Animal Cruelty Is a Clear Predictor of Future Violence, So Why Are Perpetrators Merely Slapped on the Wrist?We need stronger animal cruelty laws to protect both animals and people. Bella deserved better.One afternoon just before Christmas last year, 56-year-old Michael Gallagher tried to strangle his elderly rescue dog Bell Read more...
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
https://www.livekindly.co/norway-announces-total-ban-on-fur-farming/
Norway Announces Total Ban on Fur FarmingThe Norwegian Animal Rights Organization (NOAH), announced today that Norway will unroll a total ban on fur farming. The Norwegian Animal Rights Organization (NOAH), who have long fought for the rights of animals, announced today that Norway will unroll a total ban on fur farming.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
Nearly all members of National Park Service advisory panel resign in frustrationThose leaving say Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke refused to meet with them or convene a board meeting since taking office.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
#ShockWildlifeTruths: Major SA hotel group continues to promote lion walksThe Ranch Protea Hotel in Limpopo, owned by Marriott International, has been promoting walks with lions to its guests, despite distancing itself from the practice.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
We Can Conserve Elephants Without Hunting ThemCommentary regarding the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decision to resume Zimbabwe elephant hunting trophy imports is missing important perspectives. I was the USFWS Director who approved the 2014 import ban...
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
http://www.sabreakingnews.co.za/2018/01/11/trophy-hunting-of-elephants-in-the-spotlight-again/
Trophy hunting of elephants in the spotlight againThe relevance of trophy hunting as a conservation tool in Africa came under the spotlight yet again as American and European trophy hunters flocked to the Dallas Safari Clubs annual convention in preparation for their visits to Africa to shoot rhinos, elephants, lions and other endangered animals.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
American trophy hunters condemn South African Lion Hunting - Conservation Action TrustThe Dallas Safari Club, one of the largest trophy hunting organizations has come out strongly against captive-bred lion hunting, otherwise known as ‘canned’ lion hunting as unethical and not contributing to the conservation of wild lions. Captive-bred lion hunting is legal in South Africa despite reservations from many trophy hunters and conservationists. In November lastRead More
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
https://www.care2.com/causes/idahos-ag-gag-law-deemed-unconstitutional-in-landmark-decision.html
Idaho's 'Ag Gag' Law Deemed Unconstitutional in Landmark Decision | Care2 CausesAnother state "ag gag" law falls. Investigative journalism and animal welfare wins.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
Did a Humpback Whale Protect a Marine Biologist from a Shark Attack? | Care2 CausesMarine biologist Nan Hauser believes a humpback whale protected her from being attacked by a tiger shark as she was diving near the Cook Islands.
