ANIMAL PEOPLE FORUM | In Defense Of Animals | Activity https://animalpeopleforum.org/members/indefenseofanimals/activity/ Activity feed for In Defense Of Animals. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:06:31 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v=10.2.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 d47a2bf70ba8cb8176e5560b7815a09e In Defense Of Animals wrote a new post, Ten Worst Zoos for Elephants in 2020 Announced https://animalpeopleforum.org/?p=32691 Fri, 05 Mar 2021 19:42:01 -0800 Captive elephants are being failed by zoos, and their suffering has been exposed this week by In Defense of Animals on its respected annual list of the 10 Worst Zoos for Elephants in North America. The 2020 lis […]

]]> 0 3894fad632996abf5c6e16ff98c96cb5 In Defense Of Animals wrote a new post, Bill Introduced to Ban the Sale of Fur in Oregon https://animalpeopleforum.org/?p=32567 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:22:23 -0800 Oregon State Representative Rob Nosse (D-Portland) has introduced House Bill 2676, to prohibit the sale of new fur products throughout the state. HB2676 is endorsed by Compassionate PDX, Humane Voters Oreg […]

]]> 0 c5679d5b24dcfdefd48595e726d1fcc3 In Defense Of Animals wrote a new post, “Project Nim” Scientist Says Humane Science Holds the Key to COVID-19 Cure https://animalpeopleforum.org/?p=29845 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:05:14 -0700 This World Week for Animals in Laboratories, world-famous “Project Nim” primatologist Robert Ingersoll has joined four international animal protection organizations to support ethical researchers who are […]

]]> 0 0d44e6c736ef866a68243077d6990ab3 In Defense Of Animals wrote a new post, Zoo Association Urged to Protect Animals from COVID-19 and Stop Spreading TB https://animalpeopleforum.org/?p=29644 Wed, 08 Apr 2020 16:17:07 -0700 On national zoo lovers day, In Defense of Animals is calling on the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) to eliminate zoonotic disease transmission between animals and humans at member zoos. At least one tiger […]

]]> 0 d691c289596e36cb006344cd8db31723 In Defense Of Animals wrote a new post, Dolphins Living in Despair in the Desert https://animalpeopleforum.org/?p=29297 Tue, 17 Mar 2020 13:35:00 -0700 The Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat was featured on our 10 Worst Tanks list for its exploitation of dolphins. This facility, located in the Mirage Hotel of Las Vegas, “celebrated” the arr […]

]]> 0 f04d012f66b61d203ba88c4322468964 In Defense Of Animals wrote a new post, Cruel Chicken Toss and Pig Chase Happen Again https://animalpeopleforum.org/?p=29225 Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:33:00 -0700 The promoters of Wisconsin’s Ridgeland Pioneer Days’ “Chicken Toss” continue to flaunt senseless cruelty against animals occurring at their annual festival. To add to the disappointment, Ridgeland’s sheriff s […]

]]> 0 cb4d879da10c1af2fa50e76c6eeda76a In Defense Of Animals wrote a new post, 10 Worst Zoos for Elephants in 2019 Exposed https://animalpeopleforum.org/?p=28797 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 19:09:20 -0800 Widespread cruelty to elephants in U.S. and Canadian zoos has been exposed by In Defense of Animals on its respected annual list of the 10 Worst Zoos For Elephants. Now in its 16th year, the list reveals pra […]

]]> 0 4ed9e7df9e7232a562bee201fb1de7e3 In Defense Of Animals wrote a new post, Help Stop Mass Killings of Camels in Australia https://animalpeopleforum.org/?p=28667 Tue, 28 Jan 2020 18:38:22 -0800 As more than one billion animals have lost their lives in the on-going Australian fires, the country’s government yet again initiated and tried to justify its horrific plan to shoot thousands of camels by usi […]

]]> 0 149227e2816309031909f567effa1142 In Defense Of Animals wrote a new post, Wild Horse Advocates Urge Nevada BLM Not to Break Up World-Famous Horse Families After Cruel Capture https://animalpeopleforum.org/?p=28345 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 21:34:14 -0800 In Defense of Animals and wild horse advocates from around the world are sending an urgent message to the American public and the Nevada State Office of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to ask for a halt on a […]

]]> 0 b25eee4482f4afb0d067ccb2f10b14dd In Defense Of Animals wrote a new post, Alameda County Bans Cruel Rodeo Event https://animalpeopleforum.org/?p=27396 Wed, 06 Nov 2019 16:56:23 -0800 In Defense of Animals welcomes the passage of California’s Alameda County sheep riding ban, which was passed at a hearing of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors on October 29th. With this ordinance in pl […]

]]> 1 547aa3456b862c9180563aaf5db96d31 In Defense Of Animals wrote a new post, New York City Bans Foie Gras! https://animalpeopleforum.org/?p=27285 Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:24:05 -0700 In Defense of Animals welcomes the passing of Intro. 1378 into law! First introduced in January 2019 by New York City Councilwoman Carlina Rivera, the legislation forbids selling foie gras in NYC. Foie gras is […]

]]> 0 78d66a56c4c8ecb321f54bf9ffca22f0 In Defense Of Animals wrote a new post, California Governor Signs Raft of Animal Protection Laws https://animalpeopleforum.org/?p=27006 Mon, 14 Oct 2019 17:24:50 -0700 In Defense of Animals (IDA) is thrilled to welcome news that California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a package of historic laws to protect animals.

“This is an unprecedented day in the history of animal r […]

]]> 0 a12d4c00706161602ee5089822775561 In Defense Of Animals wrote a new post, The California Migratory Bird Protection Act Will Save Hundreds of Species from Big Oil https://animalpeopleforum.org/?p=26934 Tue, 08 Oct 2019 16:58:41 -0700 In Defense of Animals is thrilled to welcome news that the California Migratory Bird Protection Act (AB 454) has been signed into law by California’s Governor Newsom.

AB 454 was introduced by Ass […]

]]> 0 ef27674fa85212b2379a1342ef0ba88b In Defense Of Animals wrote a new post, Bronx Zoo Sued Over Elephant Treatment https://animalpeopleforum.org/?p=26685 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 18:24:55 -0700 Animal protection organization In Defense of Animals has filed an Article 78 petition against the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) to access medical […]

]]> 0 c38970f375dc3e16316708c6d3eb4712 In Defense Of Animals wrote a new post, Victory: Fur Trapping in California is Now Banned! https://animalpeopleforum.org/?p=26548 Thu, 05 Sep 2019 16:52:32 -0700 In Defense of Animals is proud to welcome The Wildlife Protection Act of 2019 (AB 273) which has been signed into law to prohibit all fur trapping in the state of California!

“We are so grateful to Governor N […]

]]> 0 87902af092b44dac155a1add897e5400 In Defense Of Animals wrote a new post, Kentucky Law Enforcement Illegal Cockfighting Ring Exposed https://animalpeopleforum.org/?p=26426 Mon, 26 Aug 2019 19:01:16 -0700 SHowing Animals Respect and Kindness (SHARK) and In Defense of Animals (IDA) are announcing the launch of a new campaign to expose those who participate in illegal cockfights across the United States. The in […]

]]> 0 e60ba8e158cd0add3a01372ce23b1f40 In Defense Of Animals wrote a new post, Activists Welcome Groundbreaking Zoo Bullhook Ban https://animalpeopleforum.org/?p=26395 Fri, 23 Aug 2019 15:36:46 -0700 The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has announced that it will phase out the use of bullhooks—cruel weapons used on captive elephants to force them to do the bidding of human masters. The phase-out wi […]

]]> 0 ea84939def037ccd98ae3d6de13cbc2a In Defense Of Animals wrote a new post, Meet 7 Meat and Dairy Farmers Who Switched to Plants Instead https://animalpeopleforum.org/?p=26053 Wed, 07 Aug 2019 17:30:30 -0700 What about meat and dairy farmers and their businesses? This question is often raised in protest to veganism, but perhaps this question is best answered with another: What happened to cassette tape and floppy disk […]

]]> 0 40cf90e715ffd702968b51a87798dccf In Defense Of Animals wrote a new post, Florida Residents: Stop the Iguana Slaughter https://animalpeopleforum.org/?p=26047 Tue, 30 Jul 2019 20:05:56 -0700 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently published a statement urging homeowners to kill iguanas on their property “whenever possible.” This statement is part of a broader ext […]

]]> 1 a62f87ae507f1bed9ea98fd331aaf186 In Defense Of Animals wrote a new post, Audubon: Stomping on Terrified Fish is Not Conservation https://animalpeopleforum.org/?p=25778 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 19:47:10 -0700 In a vicious display of animal cruelty, employees of Cabela’s outdoor recreation goods store were recently filmed stomping and crushing fish to death. The fish were captives in an incredibly cruel “catch and rel […]

]]> 0 ed3728eabaefee846c3f1d92afe129bc In Defense Of Animals wrote a new post, Shriners International: Stop Abusing Elephants in Circuses! https://animalpeopleforum.org/?p=25570 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 17:06:37 -0700 Shriners is well-known for its Shriners Hospitals for Children. However, Shriners circus fundraisers are rooted in harm to elephants and other animals. Generally, the money raised from these circuses does not even […]

]]> 0 2ddb8a15583b8375b6a061ddc6531906 In Defense Of Animals wrote a new post, California Residents: New Action Needed to Save Animals from Deadly Poisons! https://animalpeopleforum.org/?p=25432 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 17:35:13 -0700 California’s bill to ban toxic rodenticide poisons just won the Assembly floor vote! Now, the survival of wild animals will be brought before the Senate. On June 19, AB 1788 is scheduled to be heard before the C […]

]]> 0 c59126f939950719230269f0d5f25f9c In Defense Of Animals wrote a new post, Slaughtering Seals to Save Orcas is Cruel and Illogical https://animalpeopleforum.org/?p=25356 Sat, 01 Jun 2019 17:09:13 -0700 Among the most well-known and beloved marine mammals in the United States are the West Coast’s Southern Resident orcas. One of the greatest threats these orcas are facing is starvation, and while heroic efforts a […]

]]> 0 2dda18541cdba077d742c68129ec15c0 In Defense Of Animals wrote a new post, Government Agency Revives Plans for Cruel and Deadly Horse Sterilization Experiments https://animalpeopleforum.org/?p=25149 Tue, 21 May 2019 16:57:04 -0700 The United States Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is once again callously planning to sterilize wild horse mares using a gruesome procedure so inhumane that many veterinarians refuse to perform it. The surgery, […]

]]> 0 b0bf2b2655216aef7db96020c91dbcaf In Defense Of Animals wrote a new post, 'Calf-Roping Kills,' Proclaims New Billboard Now Up Near Rodeo https://animalpeopleforum.org/?p=24769 Thu, 02 May 2019 18:44:44 -0700 Commuters and potential rodeo fans in the San Francisco Bay Area are being greeted today by the message “Calf-Roping Kills,” alongside the face of a helpless victim of rodeo’s notorious calf-roping contest. Calif […]

]]> 0 066152ca12c670adb43dcc22fc40afcd In Defense Of Animals wrote a new post, National Aquarium's CEO Plans to Relocate Captive Dolphins https://animalpeopleforum.org/?p=24197 Tue, 26 Mar 2019 18:31:34 -0700 “Our empathy inspired us, but our compassion called us to act. If we can do just one thing to improve their lives, even just a little, we know it’s the right thing to do.”
– John Racanelli, CEO National Aquar […]

]]> 0 d51699061b5997c6014e77e015b6e7d2 In Defense Of Animals wrote a new post, California Residents: Don't Miss Your Chance to Ban the Fur Industry in California https://animalpeopleforum.org/?p=24088 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 17:10:35 -0700 Written by Fleur Dawes

A historic bill that would ban the sale of fur in California, the first of its kind in the nation, will face its second test this coming Tuesday, March 26 in Sacramento as it goes to the […]

]]> 0 e6ed868e19a0e16575c651fa265d3627 In Defense Of Animals wrote a new post, Bronx Zoo Tops List of Ten Worst Zoos for Elephants in North America https://animalpeopleforum.org/?p=22907 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 21:25:27 -0800 Captive elephants are being failed by United States zoos, and their suffering has been exposed by In Defense of Animals in its respected annual list of the 10 Worst Zoos For Elephants in North America, now in its […]

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