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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Humans Are Speeding Extinction and Altering the Natural World at an ‘Unprecedented’ PaceA dire United Nations report, based on thousands of scientific studies, paints an urgent picture of biodiversity loss and finds that climate change is amplifying the danger to humanity.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 9 months ago
Human society under urgent threat from loss of Earth's natural lifeScientists reveal one million species at risk of extinction in damning UN report
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 9 months agoDefending pets from Hamas’s bite: Israelis defend their furry companionsThe association of local government veterinaries in cooperation with the Agriculture Ministry released new guidelines to keeping Israel’s pets safe from Hamas terror.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 9 months ago
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/may/05/liz-howe-obituary
Liz Howe obituaryEcologist and herpetologist who did much to pioneer the conservation of terrestrial species in Wales
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 9 months ago
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/may/04/taxman-nets-5m-from-illegal-dog-sales
HMRC nets £5m from ‘black market’ dog breedersTaxman cracks down on illicit sale of canines after reports from animal welfare groups
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 9 months ago
Natural high: why birdsong is the best antidote to our stressful livesDawn chorus day is a good time to celebrate the benefits to mental and physical health of birdsong – and fight for beloved species facing extinction
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 9 months ago
Countryside versus town? Please don’t turn this into a culture war | Patrick BarkhamWe would be a happier, healthier nation if we built bridges between town and country, says Guardian natural history writer Patrick Barkham
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 9 months ago
The battle to save the world's biggest bumblebee from European invaders | Alison BenjaminIn Chile the beloved native bee is venerated as carrying the spirit of the dead, but its own numbers are dwindling as farmers use imported species infected with parasites to pollinate crops
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'The magic of llamas': furry friends help stressed university students relaxStudents at UC Berkeley have an unusual way to take the edge off before final exams. The Guardian was granted exclusive access to a petting session
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 9 months ago
Restaurateur could face $42K in fines for refusing service animalsHere’s some ruff justice! A Manhattan restaurateur could be facing $42,000 in fines for refusing to welcome service animals at his eateries, according to legal documents. Staffers at Limon Jungle a…
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 9 months ago
https://deadspin.com/why-are-good-young-racehorses-ending-up-as-meat-7-000-m-1834225917
Why Are Good Young Racehorses Ending Up As Meat 7,000 Miles Away?Two years in the life and death of a racehorse:
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 9 months ago
'World's first' realistic vegan hot dog to go on sale next weekSunflower seed sausage tastes ‘identical’ to pork equivalent, says creator Moving Mountains
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 9 months ago
Therapy dogs bound into Aberdeen airport to alleviate stressCanine Concern Scotland introduces dog team to airport to support anxious passengers
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 9 months ago
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/may/01/britain-countryside-bullies-chris-packham
Britain’s countryside is dominated by bullies – as Chris Packham has found | George MonbiotPeople who challenge shooting, hunting and the destruction of wildlife are too often treated like vermin, says the Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 9 months ago
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/may/03/kentucky-derby-santa-anita-horse-racing-california
As the Kentucky Derby approaches, deaths pose existential questions for US racingA rash of deaths at the famous Santa Anita Park in California has left many wondering about the future of horse racing in America
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 9 months ago
Why Whales and Dolphins Join the Navy, in Russia and the U.S.A former Navy officer who is now a New York Times reporter explains how the American military trains marine mammals for underwater operations.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 9 months ago
'Russian spy' whale has defected to Norway, locals claimAs experts fear for its survival, Tufjord residents told not to feed beluga so that it can learn to forage
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 9 months ago
What’s the future for Sri Lanka’s ‘lost’ population of whales?This is the same sperm whale pod Blue Planet filmed off Sri Lanka – but flocking tourists are making it less of a safe place for these stunning animals
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 9 months ago
Biodiversity crisis is about to put humanity at risk, UN scientists to warn‘We are in trouble if we don’t act,’ say experts, with up to 1m species at risk of annihilation
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 9 months ago
'Historic day for Scotland' as beavers get protected statusNew legislation makes it illegal to kill beavers or destroy dams and lodges without a licence