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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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years ago
Do Peacocks Have Sex? Are Cows A Better National Animal Than Tigers?These are the questions monopolizing the internet in India these days. It's all because of the unscientific comments of a retiring judge.
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years ago
http://wdtn.com/2017/06/02/local-animal-shelters-cut-off-from-inexpensive-food/
Local animal shelters cut off from inexpensive foodMost of the shelters are in Ohio and at least one comes from Bluefield, West Virginia, all are in rural economically depressed areas where money is tight.
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years ago
Animal welfare groups prepare for abandoned pets during summerGroups say that summer season is the peak time when owners leave their pets on streets
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years ago
http://blogs.economictimes.indiatimes.com/onmyplate/animal-rights-as-implausible-fig-leaf/
Animal rights as implausible fig-leafIf the Kerala Congress workers who killed a calf had wanted to be even more controversial they might have claimed an illustrious predecessor. In August 1928 Mahatma Gandhi had a calf at his ashram in...
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years ago
Now Gujarat Youth Congress Demands to Declare Cow as National AnimalAmid the row over the Centre's ban on the sale of cattle for slaughter at livestock markets, the Gujarat Congress's youth wing on Friday demanded that the Narendra Modi government declare the cow as the national animal.
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years ago
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/peta-calls-jerry-bruckheimer-end-wild-animal-use-set-1009744
PETA Calls On Jerry Bruckheimer to End Wild Animal Use On-SetThe ask to the Hollywood producer follows a media report that a monkey on the set of 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales' repeatedly vomited.
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years ago
http://ew.com/movies/2017/06/02/peta-pirates-5-jerry-bruckheimer-alleged-monkey-abuse/
PETA Urges 'Pirates 5' Producer to Drop Wild Animal ActorsPrimatologist says primates were in ‘extreme distress’ on set of the film
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years ago
Costa Rican Congress approves legislation against animal cruelty : Humane Society International | United Kingdom HSI/Latin America applauded the Costa Rican Congress for approving a penal code reform that sanctions animal cruelty with jail time. Lawmakers passed the law unanimously, following five years of deliberation and negotiations.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 8 years ago
After 400 Birds Die, Galveston Skyscraper Goes Dark To Save Others | Care2 CausesIf more buildings turned off their lights at night, millions of migratory birds would be spared.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 8 years ago
Authorities Seize 7,000 Birds In Largest Cockfighting Raid In US History | Care2 CausesAuthorities in Val Verde, Ca., just took down what they claim to be the biggest cockfighting ring ever busted in the United States.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 8 years ago
$10,000 Reward Offered To Find Killer Of Famous Yellowstone White Wolf | Care2 CausesFor years, the wolf known as "White Lady" delighted visitors who were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of her when they visited Yellowstone National Park.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 8 years ago
Circus Tigers Endure Heavy Abuse And Neglect In Recent Investigation | Care2 CausesAs Ringling Bros. finally closes its doors this week, a recent undercover investigation offers a heartbreaking reminder that many animals are still being abused
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 8 years ago
http://www.care2.com/causes/victory-another-major-city-bans-pet-store-sales-of-puppy-mill-dogs.html
Victory! Another Major City Bans Pet Store Sales Of Puppy Mill Dogs | Care2 CausesAnimal advocates are celebrating another big win for companion animals following an announcement that Sacramento has banned pet store sales of dogs and cats
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 8 years ago
Family Awarded Historic $1.26 Million Settlement For Dog Killed By Police | Care2 CausesA Maryland family h as been awarded $1.26 million settlement for the unnecessary shooting of their dog by a police officer who lied that he was attacked.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 8 years ago
Your sense of smell is more powerful than you thinkA 19th century anatomist, seeking the site of free will in the brain and under pressure from the Catholic Church, spread the myth that humans are terrible at smelling.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 8 years ago
http://www.furfreealliance.com/lucky-seventeen-foxes-rescued-cruel-fur-farms/
Lucky seventeen – foxes rescued from cruel Polish fur farms - Fur Free AllianceCruel conditions revealed on a fox fur farm in Raciborsk, near Wieliczka. Seventeen foxes were rescued by the Open Cages Association. The foxes will be taken care of by animal shelters all over Poland. POLAND, 3 APRIL 2017 – The end of March, an animal welfare organization in Cracow discovered a small fox farm along with an
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 8 years ago
http://www.furfreealliance.com/bill-ban-fur-farming-estonia-rejected/
Bill to ban fur farming in Estonia rejected - Fur Free Alliance18 MAY 2017, TALLIN – On 10 May, with 24 votes in favour and 49 against, the parliament of Estonia rejected a bill that would outlaw fur farming in Estonia over a period of ten years. In February a legislative draft was proposed to ban fur farming in Estonia including a ten-year changeover period for fur farmers to transition to a more
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 8 years ago
http://www.furfreealliance.com/bosnian-government-urged-uphold-fur-farming-ban/
Bosnian government urged to uphold fur farming ban - Fur Free Alliance25 APRIL 2017 – In a letter to the members of the Bosnian House of Peoples the Fur Free Alliance urges the Bosnian government to stay committed to the Animal Protection and Welfare Act that was voted upon in 2009 and make an end to fur farming. In 2009 Bosnia and Herzegovina passed a law to ban
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 8 years ago
http://www.furfreealliance.com/city-berkeley-bans-sales-fur/
City of Berkeley bans the sales of fur - Fur Free AllianceBERKELY, UNITED STATES, 10 APRIL 2017 – The City Council of Berkeley CA last week voted to adopt an ordinance banning the sale of fur apparel, signaling that Berkeley is a city that cares about all individuals. The bill was spearheaded by Berkeley Coalition for Animals (BCA), and sponsored by Council Member Kriss Worthington. BCA is
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 8 years ago
http://www.furfreealliance.com/illegal-cat-fur-sold-faux-fur-british-high-street/
Illegal cat fur sold as faux fur on British high-street - Fur Free Alliance10 APRIL 2017, LONDON—An investigation by Fur Free Alliance member Humane Society International/UK has discovered shoes containing real cat fur for sale on the British high-street by youth fashion chain Missguided. The import and sale of fur from domestic cats and dogs has been banned across the EU since 2009, and Missguided is a vocal
