A Dog Being a Dog’s Best Friend
In every natural disaster, war or other catastrophe, there are iconic images and videos that stay with us for years, decades or forever.
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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
A Pet’s Life in Japan in 2011
Better than it used to be, and getting better Atlanta finds a new home at an adoption event in Osaka, by Animal Refuge Kansai Zoe Staff…
Helpless, Homeless, Waiting for Rescue
The welfare of animals after the earthquake and tsunami in Japan has been left to small group of rescue and relief teams.
When the Earth Twitches
Instead of taking up a way of living that’s in harmony with the Earth, we’re always busy trying to take dominion over it. We want to be masters of the universe, but we’re not even masters of our own neighborhoods.
Mice Love to Sing – and Sing to Love
Researchers have found that mice sing with a complex series of chirps and whistles that are very similar to the songs of birds and are designed to impress their lady friends
Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue
A coalition of Japanese animal rescue groups has been able to make their way up to Sendai to get a sense of the needs of animals in the city
Seeing-Eye Dog Gets a Seeing-Eye Dog
Graham Waspe was devastated when his seeing-eye dog, Edward, lost his sight. But Opal proved to be a help to both Graham and Edward.
How You Can Help the Effort in Japan
Along with people, animals of all kinds are affected. As survivors flee, they ask for help for animals left behind. One group offers to take pets of people fleeing.
Defying Conventional Wisdom at 60
Wisdom, the albatross, is the oldest wild bird documented in North America. Wisdom has probably raised at least 30 to 35 chicks during her life.
Advent of the “Concrete Generation”
A U.K. study shows that one child in five has never set foot in the countryside, and a third of all children have either had no contact or just the slightest contact with the world of nature.
Blame Daylight Saving Time on Big Ben (Franklin)
The idea of Daylight Saving Time started with Benjamin Franklin, but in his mind it wasn’t a serious proposal. In a letter written in 1784 to…
The Tale of Rexy’s Recovery Post Rescue
Rexy was abandoned as a pet, purchased from a shelter and sold to a lab for experiments. Rexy was rescued and found a new life.
Vivisection: The Moral Dilemma We Face
What if your health could possibly benefit from animal experimentation. Would you mind someone’s pet going under the knife for your benefit?
For the Best Medicine, Try the Golden Rule
I learned that at the core of all morality and ethics is the simple Golden Rule that tells us to treat all living beings as we ourselves would want to be treated.
Monkey Biz Big Biz for Research Labs
The forests of Mauritius are called a tourist paradise. While the biggest business on the island used to be tourism, it’s now the sale of monkeys.
For the Best Medicine, Try the Golden Rule
I learned that at the core of all morality and ethics is the simple Golden Rule that tells us to treat all living beings as we ourselves would want to be treated.
Austin Reaches toward No-Kill Goal
Animal protection groups and city council members in Austin, Texas, came together to celebrate a milestone for homeless pets. In February, the city shelter saved 92 percent of the homeless animals who had been brought in.
Monkey Biz Big Biz for Research Labs
The forests of Mauritius are called a tourist paradise. While the biggest business on the island used to be tourism, it’s now the sale of monkeys.
Study Raises Specter of Mass Extinction
A new study of the effects of climate change on life all across the planet reaffirms that we are heading toward the mass extinction of species.
Ecuador Seeks to Ban Bullfighting
President puts it to a referendum Bullfighters in Ecuador take to the streets to protest a potential ban on their “tradition” Hard on the heels of…