Ocean Life Facing Mass Extinction
“Over-fishing is now estimated to account for over 60 percent of the known local and global extinction of marine fishes,” said William Cheung, in a new study.
Climate Change: Scientists Certain, Public Not Much
Why is it, when 97 percent of American scientists (and most of their peers worldwide) have no doubt that the Earth’s climate is changing and largely because of us humans, that only about half of us are “very sure” that it’s happening?
Canadians Weigh in on Royal Rodeo Visit
The Vancouver Humane Society has joined a growing chorus of animal protection groups on both sides of the Atlantic that are asking the future King and Queen of Britain to stay away from the Calgary Stampede.
Why Do Most Vegetarians Backslide?
According to a survey, three times as many American adults admit to being “ex-vegetarians” than describe themselves as current vegetarians.
Senate Bill Addresses Antibiotics in Animal Feed
A bipartisan group of senators has re-introduced a bill to limit the use of antibiotics routinely fed to farm animals, especially in factory farms. In the…
Rabbis Deny Ordering Dog to Be Stoned
Israeli newspaper apologizes for mistaken report Israel’s Maariv newspaper has withdrawn a story last week that claimed that a religious court in Jerusalem had sentenced a…
Rise of the Uber-Raccoon
Raccoons have carved out a place for themselves in cities that are forever expanding into what was once wilderness. And the raccoon is becoming smarter.
When Vegans Attack!
It’s not always peace and love when vegan shoppers meet at Trader Joe’s. A doctor and an opera singer got into an “exchange” over a package of frozen pad Thai with tofu.
‘Would You Like Flies with That?’
A Japanese scientist has answered the call of nature for a meat substitute that doesn’t harm animals, can feed billions of humans, and doesn’t pour methane gas from cattle emissions into the atmosphere.
New Concerns about Antibiotics on Farms
Dramatic rise in their use threatens human health Photo courtesy of The Independent Three classes of antibiotics that are considered critical to modern medicine are now…
Do Bees Have Emotions?
Evidence shows they exhibit optimism and pessimism It’s been well-documented by now that many, if not most, non-human animals are capable of complex emotions. A new…
San Francisco to Ban Sales of Goldfish?
San Francisco is named after the patron saint of animals. And the city is living up to the name with a new push to ban the sale of many kinds of pet animals.
New Conversation about Climate Change
How can we combat climate change deniers who stand to lose the most when we all wake up to serious damage they’re doing to the planet?
Efforts to Ban Undercover Video Stalled
Animal welfare trumps factory farms Two months ago, it looked like the Iowa legislature would easily pass a new measure to stop animal protection groups capturing…
In Fires, Wildlife Do Better than Humans
While the huge fire in Arizona has devastated an area greater than Rhode Island, there have been surprisingly few animal deaths. How come?
How to Beat Pet Allergies
More and more of us have pet allergies these days. But experts say there’s no good reason for this … and there’s an easy way to avoid it: Get a pet early in life.
Tornado Victim Had Dog in Arms
As the tornado sirens sounded across Joplin, Missouri, Johnna Hale did everything by the book, stocking up on water and taking shelter in the bathroom with her Border collie mix, Star.
Baboon Adopts Bush Baby
Orphan bush baby Gakii has found himself a new mother at the Nairobi Animal Orphanage. His new mom is a yellow baboon who was also abandoned.
Caution: Do Not Watch This Video!
When you see pictures of rubble from the tornadoes that ravaged Joplin, Missouri, you should not wonder:
Is this somehow related to the huge tornado outbreak in Alabama …
Should Will and Kate Skip the Rodeo?
Britain’s new royal couple, Will and Kate, have landed themselves in the middle of a public relations nightmare as they prepare for a visit to Canada. Should they go to the rodeo?