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, 6 months ago
Tyson Foods beefs up plant-based meat investmentUS meat processor Tyson Foods has increased its stake in Beyond Meat, a leading exponent of the plant-based meat revolution.
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 7 years, 6 months ago
Demand for cruelty free cosmetics should encourage the US to end animal testingIndustry, consumers, and animals all benefit from an end to animal testing for cosmetics, and the time has come for the U.S. to get onboard
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 7 years, 6 months ago
Opinion | That cute animal selfie you took on vacation encouraged animal abuseThe exploding black market for animal selfies is a response to social media’s economy of followers, likes and impressions.
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 7 years, 6 months ago
Harnett animal shelter waives pet adoption fees to avoid euthanasia :: WRAL.comHarnett County Animal Services is waiving its pet adoption fees for the next several days in an effort to reduce the animals in its shelter population without euthanizing any animals.
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 7 years, 6 months ago
Attenborough and the Giant Elephant is the bittersweet tale of Jumbo, the first animal superstar: reviewOne could easily have imagined Attenborough and the Giant Elephant (BBC One), the bittersweet tale of the world’s first animal superstar – Jumbo the elephant, London Zoo’s foremost attraction in Victorian times – filling a prime-time slot in the Christmas or Boxing Day schedules.
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 7 years, 6 months ago
Instagram has launched alerts to warn users of the cruelty and exploitation behind ‘cute’ animal photos and selfiesCuddling sloths, swimming with dolphins, and elephant rides are all popular vacation activities — but all involve underlying cruelty, according to Instagram.
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 7 years, 6 months ago
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 6 months ago
Human disturbance hits narwhals where it hurts — the heartDisturbed narwhals drop their heart rates from 60 beats a minute to three or four.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 6 months ago
Your dog really does know what you’re saying, and a brain scan shows howDogs understand both the meaning of words and the tone used to speak them, a new study finds.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 6 months ago
Which animals are smartest: Dogs, cats, or ... raccoons?In a new study, researchers counted the neurons in animal brains, which they say is an accurate way to measure cognitive ability. Some of the results might surprise you.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 6 months ago
Two hero war dogs saved after Sun campaign to stop them being put downTWO hero war dogs were rescued from death row by the Defence Secretary after 367,000 readers backed a Sun campaign to save them. Gavin Williamson stepped in at the 11th hour to stop nine-year-olds …
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 6 months ago
Driver stops to rescue rabbit form California wildfireA driver pulled over in La Conchita, Calif., to save a rabbit from harm amid intense flames from the Thomas Fire in Ventura County on Dec. 6.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 6 months agoNorth Atlantic right whales could become extinct, US officials sayNoaa scientist says ‘you do have to use the extinction word’ while study suggests whales leave protected areas to feed
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 6 months ago
‘We stood there crying’: Emaciated polar bear seen in 'gut-wrenching' video and photosA video of a starving polar bear shot by a nature photographer has kick started a discussion about climate change.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 6 months ago'Soul-crushing' video of starving polar bear exposes climate crisis, experts sayFootage from Canada’s Arctic shows emaciated animal seeking food in scene that left researchers ‘pushing through their tears’
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 6 months ago
http://www.care2.com/causes/pigeons-grasp-the-abstract-concepts-of-space-and-time.html
Pigeons Grasp the Abstract Concepts of Space And Time | Care2 CausesNew research adds to the growing recognition that animals beyond humans and primates show abstract intelligence.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 6 months ago
http://www.care2.com/causes/instagram-now-warns-users-about-animals-abused-for-selfies.html
Instagram Now Warns Users About Animals Abused for Selfies | Care2 CausesInstagram now displays a warning to users who search for hashtags like "#koalaselfie" that these posts may encourage harmful behavior to animals.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 6 months agoRed list: thousands of species at risk of extinction due to human activityUnsustainable farming, fishing and climate change has intensified the struggle for survival among vulnerable animals and crops, says IUCN at the release of its latest list of endangered species
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 6 months agoDozens of horses burn to death in California wildfiresOwners of ranch in path of Creek blaze find charred remains of 29 horses, as authorities warn fires could rage for another fortnight
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 6 months ago
http://www.care2.com/causes/playing-god-a-pros-and-cons-list-of-reviving-extinct-species.html
Playing God: A Pros and Cons List of Reviving Extinct Species | Care2 CausesVeteran science writer Britt Wray has published a book on what has been a recurring news topic for decades: can we. and then should we, use biotechnology to
