https://animalpeopleforum.org/members/animalpeople/activity/ Activity feed for Animal People, Inc.. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:41:58 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v=10.2.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 4e997c969971b1b29cff880e5c4b55db https://animalpeopleforum.org/?p=32900 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 04:30:37 -0700 A new book, History of the Animal Welfare Movement in Madras-Chennai by Dr. Prashanth Krishna, was launched at a special ceremony in India by member of parliament Maneka Gandhi, who discussed important milestones […]

]]> 0 aa401f5624e7fc2093f67ca4ac1f8a7d https://animalpeopleforum.org/?p=32886 Sat, 10 Dec 2022 19:47:23 -0800 This article is adapted from a document prepared by Animal People for distribution at the Convention on Biological Diversity’s Conference of Parties 15 (COP 15), underway from December 7-19th, 2022. It was written […]

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Fears for environment after 50,000 fish escape salmon farm in TasmaniaThe company involved says it does not expect the fish to damage the environment, but others disagree

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Grassroots Fighter Against Soring Says Horses Cannot Afford Delays in Congressional Action to End Barbaric PracticeToday, on The Animal Wellness Podcast, we talk with Mr. Clant M. Seay — one of those people bringing single-minded focus to the task of helping horses and securing legal reform to protect them.

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Landscape of fear: why we need the wolfThe long read: The wolf is considered a threat to our way of farming, but our fear may be misplaced. Perhaps predators are needed to bring nature back into balance

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When Sharks Turned Up at Their Beach, They Called in DronesA goal of the SharkEye project is to one day produce automated “shark reports” for beachgoers to help them gauge levels of risk.

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Super King Markets drops coconut milk over claims of forced monkey laborLos Angeles Super King Markets became the latest retailer to drop Chaokoh coconut milk after claims by PETA that the product’s Thai manufacturer forces monkeys to pick its coconuts.

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Endangered animals get entangled in plastics that riddle US oceans – studyMore than 1,800 marine animals from 40 species suffering from contact with plastics over the past decade

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RSPCA investigates animal cruelty after joey stuffed into Queensland post boxThe dehydrated eastern grey kangaroo was rescued and taken to a wildlife sanctuary where it was placed on an intravenous drip

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Elephant trapped in Indian well rescued in 12-hour crane operationAnimal fell into well covered with bushes in village in Tamil Nadu’s Dharmapuri district

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‘Suffocating closeness’: US judge condemns ‘appalling conditions’ on industrial farmsPork giant Smithfield has settled with North Carolina residents who sued over stench, flies and truck traffic from Kinlaw Farms

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These Shrimp Leave the Safety of Water and Walk on Land. But Why?A biologist decided to investigate a shrimp parade that attracts thousands of tourists in a province of Thailand.

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The Surprising History of America's Wild HorsesWild horses may be considered native.

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Millions Of Mink Being Slaughtered In Denmark Proves Why Fashion Finally Needs Disown FurWill this be the moment fashion cuts ties with fur for good?

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These Items in Your Home Are Harming America’s Sea AnimalsA new report examines how plastic waste affects marine wildlife.

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Tangled sharks and reefs under nets – 2020's most powerful ocean photosFrom fishing gear to shrinking ice – finalists in the conservation category of the inaugural Ocean Photography Awards focused on the destructive impact of humans on the sea

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'Some of the darkest places in the world': Joaquin Phoenix on a photobook about slaughterhousesIn Hidden, 40 photographers go inside factory farms and abattoirs to create a global indictment of the meat industry. Warning: contains images you may find upsetting

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Covid-19 mink variants discovered in humans in seven countriesDenmark has already launched a nationwide cull of its farmed mink herd after concerns for vaccine efficacy

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'Some nibbling may have occurred': sea otter pictured trying to eat a horn sharkPhotographers captured unusual animal event in California’s Morro Bay as non-profit reports that ‘the prey was not consumed’

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Pet flea treatments poisoning rivers across England, scientists findDiscovery is ‘extremely concerning’ for water insects, and fish and birds that depend on them

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Owl I want for Christmas: tiny bird found in Rockefeller Center treeSaw-whet owl was found tired and hungry in the branches of the huge Norway spruce at famous New York landmark

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Laugh if you want, but the 'McPlant' burger is a step to a greener world | Adrienne MateiMcDonald’s sells 75 burgers every second. Its embrace of plant-based meat alternatives could make a real difference

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'Dire outlook': scientists say Florida reefs have lost nearly 98% of coralWhile overall US coral reefs are in fair condition, along the coast of Florida as little as 2% of original coral cover remains

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Opinion | A Lesson for Humanity From 17 Million Doomed CreaturesIf this pandemic has taught us anything it’s that we cannot escape the world we have shaped.

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Nature Is ReturningThe pandemic gives us a chance to reset our relationship with the animal world

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These Items in Your Home Are Harming America’s Sea AnimalsA new report examines how plastic waste affects marine wildlife.

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Can blimps help save sharks?Aerial seashore surveillance puts beachgoers at ease

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Trump Plan to Sell Arctic Oil Leases Will Face ChallengesIf lease sales happen in the final days of the Trump administration, they may face disputes in court or could be reversed by the Biden administration.

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How Africa’s exportation of ‘countless’ wild animals fuels the deadly wildlife trade - Conservation Action TrustWe are working with conservation charity Space for Giants to protect wildlife at risk from poachers due to the conservation funding crisis caused by Covid-19. Help is desperately needed to support wildlife rangers, local communities and law enforcement personnel to prevent wildlife crime Wild animals are being shipped out of Africa to China under theRead More

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Trophy Hunting Advocacy Group Endorses Climate Change Denying Politicians - Conservation Action TrustTrophy hunting advocates love to argue that those who disagree with their views on wildlife conservation are incapable or unwilling to understand science. Yet, trophy hunting advocates are deeply aligned with the very much unscientific climate change denial community. For whatever reason, even scientists promoting trophy hunting in Africa collaborate with members of climate changeRead More

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The sad story of a one-limbed monkey and the battle to hold vets accountable - Conservation Action TrustA vet has been found guilty of extreme cruelty to a vervet monkey and awaits sentencing in the Nigel Magistrate’s Court. It took eight years of battling by the NSPCA to get the case heard while the South African Veterinary Council did nothing and the courts kept refusing to prosecute. First published in DM168 TheRead More

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Mother bear and three cubs put down by conservation officer in Princeton - Kelowna Capital NewsThe bears posed a serious threat to public safety, says official

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Too many animals being used in painful experiments: Advocates | Toronto Sun

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Opinion: Rethink mink: Denmark’s COVID-19 outbreak linked to fur farms should worry CanadiansMinks are transmitting COVID-19 to humans and potentially mutating the virus. Are mink farms really worth the risk?

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Shocking footage of ‘severely injured’ pigs on Spanish farms releasedCalls for EU animal welfare rules to be enforced as country set to overtake Germany as Europe’s biggest pork producer

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Vegetarians rejoice: 10 nut roast recipes that won’t let you downIf you’re not eating meat, big feasts such as at Christmas can be very hit and miss. But help is at hand

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Australian farm to hold 50,000 crocodiles for luxury Hermès goods questioned by animal welfare groupsFarm to supply skins to make handbags and shoes would be one of the biggest in Australia under plan approved by Northern Territory government

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Ancient feline DNA suggests cats have been man’s best friends for thousands of years: studyAn extensive survey of ancient DNA cat analysis explores when and how cats became domesticated, as well as their genetic comparison to their feline ancestors.

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Study adds to calls to ban dogs from beaches during nesting seasonResearch reveals how ground-nesting birds frequently scared from nest by off-lead canines

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A Record of Horseback Riding, Written in Bone and TeethClose examination of horse remains has clarified the timeline of when equestrianism helped transform ancient Chinese civilization.

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Training Facial Recognition on Some New Furry Friends: BearsIn their spare time, two Silicon Valley developers aided conservationists in developing artificial intelligence to help keep track of individual bears.

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Marty, Longtime Mascot of Mount Washington Observatory, Dies“He might love you one week and the next week, he wouldn’t come near you,” said an observatory official. “Typical cat.”

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App allows city-dwellers to turn citizen scientists and track Australia's urban birdsBig City Birds app launched to help researchers better understand sulphur-crested cockatoo, ibis and brush-turkey

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A Sick Swan Is Saved After a 23-Mile Odyssey by Foot, Car and SubwayA woman with the right training noticed a bird’s odd behavior and made it her mission to undertake a very urban rescue.

]]> 0 35fda28d1d44fc2000ca72b6e9d65438 https://animalpeopleforum.org/activity/p/28028/ Tue, 10 Nov 2020 23:17:48 -0800 https://theconversation.com/how-coyotes-and-humans-can-learn-to-coexist-in-cities-147738?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20November%2010%202020%20-%201782017287&utm_content=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20November%2010%202020%20-%201782017287+CID_1a3b8293e15c7ac6efd7ae7e9e0eb610&utm_source=campaign_…[Read more]

How coyotes and humans can learn to coexist in citiesLethal methods and relocation aren't effective, sustainable or humane approaches to human-wildlife conflicts.

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UK health professions call for climate tax on meatFood with heavy environmental impact should be taxed by 2025 unless food industry acts voluntarily, says alliance

]]> 0 826da7df27add577a80e12438dfb3bc6 https://animalpeopleforum.org/activity/p/28026/ Tue, 10 Nov 2020 20:55:35 -0800 https://www.corporateknights.com/channels/leadership/of-mice-and-men-could-covid-spell-the-end-of-animal-testing-%E2%80%AF-16045839/?fbclid=IwAR2vCPyYCNVJGZuOSvjuIY1kycy4oKT3LX_b9nli90x_ASoUDuSHN0I65WY

Of mice and men: Could COVID spell the end of animal testing?   | Corporate KnightsThe vaccine race is accelerating the emergence of a new frontier in science looking at alternatives to animal modelling

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Lawsuit planned over hunting, fishing at U.S. wildlife refugesAn environmental group says the Trump administration is violating the Endangered Species Act by expanding hunting and fishing by 3,600 square miles on the national wildlife refuge system and national fish hatchery system

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The Covid-carrying Danish mink are a warning sign – but is anyone heeding it? | Matthew BaylisSars, Mers, now this: we must think hard about how we farm animals that are known hosts of human coronaviruses, says Matthew Baylis, the Oxenhale chair of veterinary epidemiology at the University of Liverpool

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Scott Beckstead: Time to put an end to mink farming in UtahMany of my fondest childhood memories are of time spent with my grandfather, a mink farmer in the tiny town of Franklin, Idaho, located just a few miles north of the Utah border. A soft-spoken, kind and generous man, my grandfather doted on his children, including my mother, and on me and his other grandkids.

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