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 8 years, 3 months agoFirst responders save pets’ lives — even when it’s illegalBut more states are passing laws allowing emergency crews to aid to pets without fear of being prosecuted — or sued.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 8 years, 3 months agoNavy dolphin euthanized at San Diego SPAWAR facilityOne of the U.S. Navy’s team of bottlenose dolphins has been euthanized at the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) facility on San Diego Bay. The male dolphin – named Makai – had been ...
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 8 years, 3 months ago
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/04/170413141120.htm#.WPCDipbAq0g.facebook
Hunting accounts for 83 and 58 percent declines in tropical mammal and bird populationsHunting is a major threat to wildlife particularly in tropical regions, but a systematic large-scale estimate of hunting-induced declines of animal numbers was lacking so far. A study now fills this gap. An international team of ecologists and environmental scientists found that bird and mammal populations were reduced within 7 and 40 km of hunters' access points, such as roads and settlements.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 8 years, 3 months ago
BEAR-BAITING IS CRUEL AND SADISTIC, AND MOST COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD HAVE FORBIDDEN THIS PRACTICE. WE SEE THAT IT IS BEING DONE IN RUSSIA, USING A FORMER ZOO BEAR, WHO IS CHAINED UP AND ATTACKED BY DOGS. THERE CAN BE NO EXCUSE FOR SUCH AN…[Read more]
Competition to train laika dogs in Yakutia, testing their skills on a chained bearBest animals in this traditional contest will be chosen for breeding, but critics complain of cruelty, while organisers say bear is 'lucky'.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 8 years, 3 months agoAn Egg-Free, Egg-Celent EasterCute baby animals, jellybeans, chocolate bunnies, and Peeps—all of these are old standards at Easter, along with a lot of hard-boiled eggs
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years, 3 months ago
https://www.petethevet.com/two-animal-welfare-issues-the-greyhound-industry-and-pedigree-dogs/
Two animal welfare issues: the greyhound industry and pedigree dogs. | Pete the VetIn this podcast, Pete discusses the recent RTE Prime Time segment which investigates the greyhound industry in Ireland. He goes on to talk about the poor h
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years, 3 months agoIf ban imposed on all cattle animals, farmers will face shortage of funds: Ramdas AthawaleUnion Minister Ramdas Athawale on Friday said the government should not ban slaughter of other cattle animals other than cow. Spe
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years, 3 months ago
https://www.greenbiz.com/article/when-animal-waste-really-does-equal-people-food
When (animal) waste really does equal (people) foodWisconsin-based Midwestern BioAg is turning manure into a lightweight, easily transportable fertilizer that helps build organic matter in soil, helping it store carbon — an important climate benefit.
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years, 3 months agoLooking accounts for 83 and 58 p.c declines in tropical mammal and chicken populationsLooking is a serious menace to wildlife notably in tropical areas, however a scientific large-scale estimate of hunting-induced declines of animal numbers was missing to date. A examine now fills this
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years, 3 months agoTop Court Prosecutor Asks for Strict Implementation of Animal Protection Law | GreekReporter.comTop Court Prosecutor Asks for Strict Implementation of Animal Protection Law
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years, 3 months ago
http://katiazev.info/likes/pets/3-common-zoonotic-diseases-spread-by-raccoons/
3 Common Zoonotic Diseases Spread By RaccoonsAny disease that can be transferred from animal to human is a zoonotic disease, or zoonosis. The most common animals that are known to carry and spread zoonosis include skunks, bats, opossum, fox, …
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years, 3 months agoLocals Stress Need for Licensing Service Dogs and Emotional Support AnimalsIf you do a quick Google search on how to license your pet as a service animal, you'll find dozens of sites offering registrations for a small fee (usually less than $100). The thing is—there's no such registration legally recognized by authorities.
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years, 3 months ago
its really sad, it has to be banned not legalised!
https://www.neweurope.eu/article/eu-mink-fox-farms-certified/EU mink, fox farms to be certifiedA new animal welfare regime called WelFur, developed by the fur industry in 2009, is being rolled out. It will score mink farms on qualities such as health, behaviour, and housing. The goal of this initiative is to certify each of Europe’s 4,000 mink and fox farms by 2020. According to National Geographic’s Special Investigations
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years, 3 months ago
http://newsparot.com/saved-from-the-slaughterhouse-miniature-horses-comfort-alzheimers-patients/
Saved from the slaughterhouse: Miniature horses comfort Alzheimer’s patientsPlease allow Javascript to observe this video SAN DIEGO – A gaggle of volunteers has reworked a number of miniature horses that have been headed to the slaughterhouse into remedy animals for dementia sufferers. Religion Severino and Adam Smith w Read more...
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years, 3 months ago
http://rincon-intlnews.com/2017/04/14/easter-treats-for-animals-at-florida-zoo/
Easter treats for animals at Florida zooAnimals at a zoo in Tampa, Florida feasted on a lunch made up of grass, alfalfa and painted watermelons to
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years, 3 months ago
http://reason.com/blog/2017/04/14/brickbat-what-the-fur
Brickbat: What the Fur?The Berkeley, California, City Council has banned the sale of fur clothing. The ban was spearhead by the Berkeley Coalition for Animals. Coalition founder
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years, 3 months ago
http://wric.com/2017/04/13/case-opened-into-concerns-of-animal-abuse-at-mcguire-va/
Case opened into concerns of animal abuse at McGuire VAFollowing reports of possible animal abuse at McGuire Medical Center, the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Office of Inspector General confirms to 8News a case has been opened.
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years, 3 months agoAgTech Accelerator Makes First Animal Health Industry Investment in Skyline Vet Pharma with $5 Million Series A FinancingAgTech Accelerator™, the RTP-based venture development organization focused on emerging agricultural technology and animal health companies, tod
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years, 3 months ago
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Anita Mayangpuspa posted an update 8 years, 3 months ago
http://en.zappingnews.net/forget-sponges-first-animals-were-ctenophores-eng/
Forget the sponges: The first animals were the ctenophores (ENG) - ZappingNewsDuring the last decade, zoologists have been struggling with the question: “What was the oldest branch of the animal family tree?” Were the sponges, as they had thought for a long time, or was a distinctly different set of creatures? The answer to this question could have a major impact…