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, 7 months ago
I’m paranoid it’s meat’: the rise of vegan conspiracy theoriesFrom KFC’s Imposter burger to Greggs’ sausage roll, meat-a-like foods are now a vegan staple. But these plant-based alternatives are so realistic they’re prompting sincere concern
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 7 months ago
Poachers Are Invading Botswana, Last Refuge of African ElephantsNew data leave little doubt that the illegal ivory trade has reached the country, scientists say.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 7 months ago
Scottish government urged to regulate grouse moors after golden eagles vanishCall to outlaw intensive grouse shooting after disappearance of two juvenile eagles
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 7 months ago
Rise in population of crows and avian predators linked to pheasant shootsCall for ecological impact assessment of huge numbers of non-native gamebirds released in UK by shooting industry
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 7 months ago
Fantastic arctic fox: animal walks 3,500km from Norway to CanadaEpic journey by female fox includes fastest movement rate for species ever recorded
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 8 months ago
Japan resumes commercial whaling for first time in 30 yearsFishermen set sail to hunt whales on Monday after country’s withdrawal from International Whaling Commission
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 8 months ago
F.D.A. Links 16 Brands of Dog Food to Canine Heart DiseaseMost of the dog foods identified in the new F.D.A. report, the latest in a monthslong investigation, contain peas, lentils and other grain alternatives.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 8 months ago
Rise of ethical milk: 'Mums ask when cows and their calves are separated' | Tom LevittAs vegan activism boosts awareness of animal welfare issues, more dairy farms let calves stay with their mothers. But is this really any better for the cows?
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 8 months ago
Everyone Wants a Rescue Dog. Not Everyone Can Have One.“You get a maltipoo in here and you’re likely to see a blood bath,” a shelter director said.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 8 months ago
Crocodiles Went Through a Vegetarian Phase, TooAncestors of modern crocodiles evolved to survive on a plant diet at least three times, researchers say.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 8 months ago
One Casualty of the Palm Oil Industry: An Orangutan Mother, Shot 74 TimesIndonesia has promised to stop clearing jungle for plantations. So why are endangered apes still on the front lines of the conservation battle?
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 8 months ago
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 8 months ago
Charity calls for total ban on tethering birds of preyFreedom for Animals calls on government to end ‘vastly cruel’ practice by zoos
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 8 months ago
Heatwave cooks mussels in their shells on California shoreTemperatures lead to what appears to be largest local die-off in 15 years, raising fears for broader ecosystem
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 8 months ago
‘Is there such a thing as vegan loo roll?’: how to have a cruelty-free homeFrom plant-based paint to ethical furniture, creating a vegan home is less complicated, and costly, than you may think
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 8 months ago
How Peru fell in love with a sea giant worth far more alive than dead | Dan CollynsThe giant manta ray is at risk in the Pacific ocean, but the rise of ecotourism is changing attitudes among local fishermen
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 8 months ago
Canada becomes first G7 country to ban shark fin importsMeasure which also bans sale of fins awaits royal assent; shark fin soup has long been seen as a delicacy in Asia
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 8 months ago
After 30 years, Japan prepares to resume commercial whalingFishermen in remote Pacific port plan to depart for hunt on Monday, despite global outcry
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 8 months ago
Grandmother and Grandfather Among 4 Endangered Whales That Died This MonthThe North Atlantic right whales all were found in the Gulf of St. Lawrence recently, dealing a setback to the shrinking population.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 8 months ago
Why So Many Horses Have Died at Santa AnitaThere were 30 horse deaths in six months. Many blame a culture of chasing profits and a racing surface trainers say was unsafe.