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 5 years, 9 months ago
The obscenity of pardoning two turkeysOn the national stage, two turkeys shipped alive from North Carolina to Washington D.C. will get a presidential “pardon” on Tuesday. The one that is the least terrified of crowds will be put on display while President Trump issues the pardon for the cameras.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 9 months ago
Does Suing Burger King Over The Impossible Whopper Make Vegan Sense?Vegan and vegetarian activists have concerns about a lawsuit filed against Burger King for cooking the plant-based Impossible Whopper on the same grill as beef.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 9 months ago
Koalas Aren’t Extinct, but Their Future Is in Danger, Experts SayClaims that koalas were “functionally extinct” spread widely online as fires raged in Australia. But some scientists warned of the dangers of exaggeration.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 9 months ago
Meat: A Threat to Our Planet? review – guaranteed to put you off your chicken nuggetsLiz Bonnin’s investigation of the environmental mayhem caused by mass carnivory was meaty, disquieting viewing
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 9 months ago
Vegan runners: can a plant-based diet provide what you need to compete – and win?Fiona Oakes was a lone crusader when she set up a running club for vegans 15 years ago. Now, she holds four world records
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 9 months ago
Rescued circus tigers to arrive in Florida after 18-month ordeal in GuatemalaRescuers say they endured threats from armed Guatemalan mob after rescuing six lions and 15 tigers from circuses
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 9 months ago
Rescue effort resumes for 14,000 sheep on sinking ship as noises heard insideFootage appears to show corpses floating around the capsized vessel, which is likely to have been bound for Saudi Arabia
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 9 months ago
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/nov/25/trump-conan-white-house-dog-baghdadi-isis-raid
'So brilliant, so smart': Trump meets his match in hero dog wounded in Isis raidBelgian Malinois, who was injured in raid on Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s compound, praised by president as ‘the ultimate at fighting and drug-sniffing’
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 9 months ago
President Trump Signs Federal Animal Cruelty Bill Into LawThe bill, called the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act, makes intentional acts of cruelty to animals federal crimes carrying penalties of up to seven years in prison.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 9 months ago
Scientists Created Fake Rhino Horn. But Should We Use It?Experts are divided over whether flooding the Asian market with convincing artificial rhino horn would help or hurt rhinos’ survival.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 9 months ago
Trump Praises Military Dog Conan Amid Fight With NavyThe president presented the dog that took part in a raid that killed the Islamic State’s leader even as he is embroiled in a dispute over a war crimes case.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 9 months ago
Tragedy at Midia brings renewed calls for infringement proceedings against Romania - Eurogroup for AnimalsPhoto: Animals International On Sunday, more than 14,600 sheep drowned in the Black Sea after a ship overturned shortly after leaving Midia harbour in Romania. It’s the second time this year the Romanian Government has been in the spotlight for exporting live sheep under critical conditions, and we urge the EU Commission to start infringement …
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 9 months ago
Will Americans Ever Go Meat-Free for Thanksgiving?Today, meatless diets are far from radical
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 9 months ago
Rescuers race to save 14,600 sheep after cargo ship capsizes in Black SeaCrew of the Queen Hind saved with 32 sheep but work continues to free thousands stuck in ship’s hold
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 9 months ago
A New Report Details Why Numerous Animal Models Fail HumansA majority of models lack predictive value and internal and external validity.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 9 months ago
Fish cruelty allegations prompt changes at Bingham salmon hatcheryA state investigation into animal cruelty allegations found no criminal wrongdoing but compelled a host of improvements at a Bingham salmon hatchery where a vegan activist group took undercover video.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 9 months ago
Respect the Hustle of Soda Can Raccoon and Murder CatPizza Rat is not the only resourceful city critter. A look at the endlessly entertaining (and slightly dangerous) world of urban wildlife.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 9 months ago
Keep Pets From Destroying Your StuffIf your pet tears, chews, or otherwise ruins your stuff, these tips can help you keep your gear like new.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 9 months ago
Mentor feral cat program proving effective; questions remain about caregiver complianceWhile opinions vary on how best to address the feral cat population in the area, local advocacy groups appear to be making an impact.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 9 months ago