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 6 years ago
‘Cultivated’ meat could be the most-consumer-friendly term for cell-cultured meat, suggests Mattson/GFI researchThe term ‘clean meat’ is confusing (and carries the t Read more...
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years ago
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/sep/12/defra-review-release-game-birds-legal-threat
Defra to review release of game birds after legal threatGovernment agrees to examine impact of shooting industry’s release of 50m non-native birds
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years ago
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/sep/12/feral-hogs-us-canada-border-wall
Crisis at the boar-der: panic as Canadian feral hogs approach the USThey are exceptionally large, often aggressive, can be difficult to track down and breed copiously
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years ago
Live shipment of 5,000 Australian cattle halted over alleged ear tag tamperingDairy cattle scheduled to leave Victoria for China in August remain in Portland feedlots
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years ago
Jane Goodall Keeps Going, With a Lot of Hope (and a Bit of Whiskey)During her girlhood, Tarzan was her role model. When she realized how chimpanzee habitats were being destroyed, she turned into a crusader. At 85, she’s still preaching.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years ago
Veterinarians Are Killing Themselves. An Online Group Is There To Listen And HelpVeterinarians have suicide rates of more than double that of the general population. One group is building an online community to give advice and help out when stress adds up.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years ago
EPA Chief Pledges To Severely Cut Back On Animal Testing Of ChemicalsAlternative tests are emerging, the agency says, such as computer modeling and tissue studies of cells grown in the lab. Environmental advocates say the move is too quick, and disregards human health.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years ago
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/10/climate/epa-animal-testing.html
E.P.A. Says It Will Drastically Reduce Animal TestingThe move was hailed by animal rights groups, but some researchers said it pushed the agency too quickly into uncharted territory.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years ago
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/sep/09/new-york-helicopter-rides-dogs-senators
New York: senators condemn company's doors-off helicopter rides for dogsFlyNYON, involved in 2018 crash that left five people dead, criticized for allowing dogs on flights with doors open or removed
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years ago
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/sep/09/mystery-illness-kills-dozens-of-dogs-in-norway
Mystery illness kills dozens of dogs in NorwayOwners told to keep pets away from other canines after sickness found in 14 of 18 counties
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years ago
Taylor Swift’s plan to perform at Melbourne Cup condemned by animal activistsSinger accused of putting ‘money before compassion’ by agreeing to sing two songs at horse-racing event
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years ago
I love you Taylor Swift, but please don't perform at the cruel Melbourne Cup | Dejan JotanovicIt’s a shame to put your brand behind an event that feeds directly off the exploitation, injury and death horses
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years ago
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/sep/11/badger-cull-england-extended
Badger cull in England extended to ‘unimaginable scale’Ministers approve culling in 11 new areas, with 64,000 animals likely to be killed this autumn
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years ago
Scientists use IVF procedures to help save near-extinct rhinosTwo embryos have been created in an attempt to rescue northern white rhinos
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years ago
Live export footage shows Australian cattle dragged by ropes before slaughter in IndonesiaExclusive: An investigation is under way after cattle were allegedly sold illegally outside supply chain
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years ago
Does Your Dog Need a Trainer?Most dogs could benefit from working with a trainer. We have some tips for finding someone who will work with what you and your pet need.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years ago
Trophy Hunter Seeks to Import Parts of Rare Rhino He Paid $400,000 to KillThe federal government is considered likely to approve a Michigan man’s application for the animal’s skin, skull and horns to come into the United States.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years ago
The 9/11 Tribute Lights Are Endangering 160,000 Birds a YearThe beams of light can force birds to veer off their normal migratory flights, putting them at risk of starvation or injury
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years ago
Australia cleared 7.7m hectares of threatened species habitat since introduction of environment actMore than 90% of the land cleared was not referred to the federal government for assessment
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years ago
The Guardian view on meat substitutes: guts without the gore | EditorialEditorial: In the developed world we should take heart from people’s willingness to try new, vegan foodstuffs – and from the success of the companies that make them