Situation Worsens at New Zealand Oil Spill
Oil continues to spill from the cargo ship that ran aground on a reef off the coast of New Zealand two weeks ago. The ship continues to list and fears are that it may break in two.
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Introducing the Whale Sanctuary Project
This blog is taking a break for the next few months so that I can devote my energies to the Whale Sanctuary Project. Here's why.
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Is the Sloth Sanctuary a Zoo?
The Sloth Sanctuary in Costa Rica was the first of its kind for these wonderfully engaging animals, and it was a model for others that followed. But questions have arisen. And…
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Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary
Tafi Atome looks like a typical forest in Ghana. The monkeys have been revered in this village for two centuries. But being “sacred” is no guarantee of survival.
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The Great Irony of Animal “Rights”
The great irony of the animal rights movement is there is still only one species that has any rights at all: humans. But the Nonhuman Rights Project is setting out to change that.
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Why Mass Extinction Is Part of Human Nature
Why would a supposedly “intelligent” species behave in a way that’s bringing about a mass extinction – one that will likely take us down along with so many other animals?
Is the Stock Market a Global Ponzi Scheme?
Sacred Activism in the Service of Animals
Of Humans and Persons
Two Lives Down, Seven to Go
On death row at Utah’s West Valley City animal “shelter,” Andrea the cat was put in the gas chamber, along with several other cats. When they took the dead cats out, Andrea was still alive.
Baby Gorilla Rescued from Poachers
Year-old Shamavu was rescued by the Congolese Wildlife Authorities rangers in Africa’s Virunga National Park in a sting operation.
‘What’s This Long Thing For, Mommy?’
This newborn elephant, at the Whipsnade Zoo in England, is fully occupied with take her first baby steps and working out which leg does what and, most important, how not to step on her own trunk. She doesn’t seem quite certain what it’s even there for.
David Attenborough Finds ‘Comfort’ in Nature
Sir David Attenborough, whose TV programs about animals and nature are still the gold standard, says that he finds deep comfort in being absorbed in the world of nature.
Chinese Groups Rescue Dogs from Trader
Two Chinese animal protection organizations paid $13,000 to a dog trader in Southwest China’s Sichuan province to rescue nearly 800 dogs who were on their way to restaurants.
Disgraced Scientist Clones Coyotes
Disgraced Korean stem cell scientist Hwang Woo-Suk has unveiled the results of his latest experiment: cloning coyotes.
When Will Flu Season Become Contagion?
As we encroach further into tropical rainforests, often laying them waste for commercial plantations, we come into closer contact with other animals carrying viruses and other pathogens against which we have no immunity.
Shopping Malls to Stop Selling Animals
A company that owns 74 shopping malls across the country has said it will ban the sale of pets in any stores on its properties.
Animal Center Sets Goal of 1.5 Million Holiday Adoptions
It began in 1999 with 14 animal shelters in the San Diego area. Last year, 3,600 shelters and rescues in 17 countries took part, and more than 1,125,667 orphan pets were placed in good homes.
Best Way to See Orcas
You can see them in their ocean home. And you can see them in captivity. One is a thrilling experience of real life; the other is a circus show.
Winter’s Real Tale
The idea that Winter, the dolphin in the new hit move “Dolphin Tale” has a happy new life simply doesn’t hold water. See for yourself …
Dangerous Pipeline Is Center Stage at Wall Street Protests
Author and environmentalist Bill McKibben has joined the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations in New York City’s Washington Square Park.
Puppy Mills Leave Deep Emotional Scars
A new study shows that dogs who come from puppy mills carry emotional scars that can last for years, even after they’ve been rescued and placed in good new homes.
Newark Mayor Receives Humane Award
Newark Mayor Cory Booker was one of the people honored at a gala dinner last week, put on by the Humane Society of the United States. He was presented with the Humane Public Servant Award.
Hunting the Hunters with RoboDeer
“It’s a time of year when some Utahns can’t resist the sight of a big buck on the side of the road – even if shooting hours are over for the day,” said Amy Canning, a spokeswoman for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
Mother Cat Leads Rescuer to Her Kittens
This remarkable mother cat, who’d been thrown from a car, surprised an officer from the Royal SPCA by leading him to her litter of four tiny kittens hidden in a barn.
Angel in Their Midst
Just before the Pope stepped forward to pray at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, and with security as tight as a drum, an intruder appeared out of the crowd and crossed in front of him.
World’s Largest Shark Sanctuary
The Marshall Islands are now home to the world’s largest shark sanctuary, an area of the central Pacific Ocean four times the size of California.
Jewish Leaders Decry Cruel ‘Tradition’
As the annual Jewish Day of Atonement approaches, more and more rabbis are calling for an end to the centuries-old tradition of “kaparot.”