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, 5 months ago
Egypt's top felines take to catwalkAs they were in ancient times, Egypt's cats today are still being worshipped — this time in organized beauty contests.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
A British chef said she ‘spiked’ a vegan’s meal. Then she lost her job.The chef may or may not have unwittingly served cheese to a vegan.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months agoAt last! Paid days off for new pet owners are a sign of progress | Paul FleckneyMore and more businesses are offering paid days off to those welcoming new furry friends, says Paul Fleckney, author of Great British Pub Dogs
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
https://www.care2.com/causes/10-big-bills-we-need-to-pass-for-animals-this-year.html
10 Big Bills We Need to Pass for Animals This Year | Care2 CausesThere are now a number of both old and new bills pending in Congress that could significantly change things for the better, and the new year offers us a chance to tell our representatives to make these a priority.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
https://www.care2.com/causes/cat-rescue-efforts-continue-after-northern-california-wildfires.html
Cat Rescue Efforts Continue After Northern California Wildfires | Care2 CausesMonths after wildfires ravaged Northern California, a few intrepid feline rescuers are still out trapping cats and reuniting them with their families.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
'Burning rubber' stench wafting over town hit by huge abattoir fireThe blaze at the Thomas Foods Murray Bridge abattoir broke out on Wednesday night and about 100 firefighters responded.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
2018 food trends: vegan protein to beat organicDemand for vegan protein is expected to perform “at a higher level” than organic meat and protein this year.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
It’s So Cold That ...A deeply frigid cold spell has North America in its grip, setting record temperatures, creating striking scenes and, in some cases, threatening the lives of humans and animals alike.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
http://www.nrn.com/seafood-trends/what-do-invasive-species-put-em-menu
What to do with invasive species? Put ‘em on the menu.Restaurants tell a sustainability story with wild blue catfish, but new regulations could be an issue
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
https://news.sky.com/story/the-rise-of-the-vegans-are-we-falling-out-of-love-with-meat-11184493
The rise of the vegans: Are we falling out of love with meat?Facts, figures and busted myths: Why going vegan is on the up, and why you might even like to try it yourself.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
AUSTRALIA: Animal cruelty laws in Victoria will soon recognise for the first time that animals suffer pain and fear.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
US meat production to boomUS meat production will reach its highest point this millennium in 2018, despite threats from alt-protein and lab grown burgers.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
https://www.care2.com/causes/how-to-go-and-stay-veg-in-the-new-year.html
How to Go and Stay Veg in the New Year | Care2 CausesWe asked long time vegetarians and vegans to give their tried and tested tips for transitioning to plant-based diet and sticking with it long term.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
https://www.care2.com/causes/the-last-dancing-bears-in-nepal-have-been-rescued.html
Nepal's Last Dancing Bears Have Been Rescued | Care2 CausesFinally, the cruel dancing bear industry in Nepal is over.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
Brazil Wavers on Environment, and Earth’s Largest Wetland Starts to WitherThe degradation of the Pantanal region, one of the richest wildlife havens on the planet, is seen by critics as a sign of Brazil’s weakening resolve to protect its environment.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
Beach Crawling Doesn’t Tire Out Baby Sea TurtlesWhen hatchling turtles tackled a treadmill, their stop-and-go style of crawling kept them fresh enough for a big swim to the Gulf Stream.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
To Sate China’s Appetite, African Donkeys Are Stolen and SkinnedA gelatin made from donkey hides is prized as a traditional Chinese remedy. Now slaughterhouses have opened in Africa, and domestic animals are disappearing from villages.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/01/us/fire-cats-california.html?module=WatchingPortal®ion=c-column-middle-span-region&pgType=Homepage&action=click&mediaId=thumb_square&state=standard&contentPlacement=6&version=internal&contentCollection=www.nytimes.com&contentId=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2018%2F01%2F01%2Fus%2Ffire-cats-california.html&even…[Read more]
The Hunt for ‘Fire Cats’ Amid Northern California AshesIn a neighborhood razed by fire, a woman is tracking and trapping house cats that fled in October and still elude their owners.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months agoTrump plan to shrink ocean monuments threatens vital ecosystems, experts warnRyan Zinke has recommended three major marine monuments be reduced to allow greater commercial fishing, prompting anguish from environmental groups
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago