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- USDA withdraws Obama-era animal welfare standards for organic meat, eggs and dairy Thu, 15 Mar 18, 2:19amThe United States Department of Agriculture has officially withdrawn an Obama-era rule that would have established basic animal welfare standards for organic meat, eggs, and dairy products...
- James Cromwell: 'In jail, everyone recognises my face' Tue, 27 Feb 18, 5:00pmThe Hollywood star now has a second life as a fearless animal activist and eco warrior – and, he reveals, it all started with Babe, his film about a talking pig
- California bans puppy mills and requires all pet stores to sell rescue animals Wed, 18 Oct 17, 2:13amIn a move which is being applauded by animal rights activists, California is officially the first state to ban puppy mills. Measure AB485 requires pet stores to sell dogs, cats, and rabbits from animal shelters, rescue groups...
- California becomes first state to require pet stores to sell rescue animals Wed, 18 Oct 17, 2:13amIn a move which is being applauded by animal rights activists, California is officially the first state to ban puppy mills. The revised measure AB485 requires pet stores to sell dogs, cats, and rabbits from animal shelters,...
- Muscle-packed pigs in Cambodia raise alarms Tue, 10 Oct 17, 12:38amVideos and images of Cambodian pigs with extremely muscular physiques have gone viral in recent weeks, raising concerns and questions over the origin and well-being of these augmented animals...
- The devastating reason Mumbai dogs are turning blue Thu, 17 Aug 17, 8:55pmLately, blue stray dogs have been spotted running around Navi Mumbai, India, and it's no laughing matter. Inadequate waste treatment at a local river has allowed dye to leach into the water, turning dogs who wade in a bright...
- Sea turtle is rescued after being dragged onto a beach and beaten for selfies Fri, 24 Jun 16, 3:00pmAdd this case to the list of selfish and oblivious tourists terrorizing an animal for their own entertainment. This week, a poor sea turtle was dragged onto a beach in Lebanon by people seeking a photo op, joining the ranks...
- Costa Ricas Land of the Strays is a canine paradise where nearly 1,000 dogs roam free Mon, 27 Jun 16, 3:20amhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8RhLayAU4g Founded nine years ago by a couple passionate about animal welfare, Territorio de Zaguatas is a non-profit organization that operates with help from donations, volunteers, and a...
- Criminal charges possible in Cincinnati Zoo gorilla Harambe's death Thu, 2 Jun 16, 7:29amCriminal charges may be possible after the death of Harambe, a 17-year-old Western lowland silverback gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo. This past weekend, a four-year-old boy climbed a barrier and fell into the gorilla's enclosure....
- Costa Rica’s ‘Land of the Strays’ is a canine paradise where nearly 1,000 dogs roam free Wed, 6 Apr 16, 6:00pmhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8RhLayAU4g Founded nine years ago by a couple passionate about animal welfare, Territorio de Zaguatas is a non-profit organization that operates with help from donations, volunteers, and a...
- NIH promises to retire remaining research chimps Fri, 20 Nov 15, 7:17amThe National Institutes of Health has announced it will no longer use chimps for medical studies -- and the last 50 chimpanzees in the agency's care are getting ready to retire to a federal sanctuary...
- Shenhua coalmine faces legal challenge over risk to koala population Mon, 31 Aug 15, 4:49pmNSW government sources acknowledge Upper Mooki Landcare group has strong case and Chinese state-owned company could have to restart approval process
- Truck full of sharks crashes while heading to an aquarium Fri, 12 Jun 15, 4:30amOne shark has died after a truck carrying four sandbar sharks from Florida to the New York Aquarium in Brooklyn blew a tire on I-95 in Volusia County. The sharks, which are each about five-foot-long were each being transported...
- Ringling Bros Circus will stop exploiting elephants for entertainment by 2018 Fri, 6 Mar 15, 5:22amIn an announcement that marks a huge win for animal welfare activists, Ringing Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will phase out the show's infamous elephants from performances by 2018. According to the statement...
- Adidas, Nau, REI, Timberland commit to Responsible Down Standard Mon, 2 Feb 15, 4:58amOutdoor outfitters have been under the gun for some time for sourcing down from birds who have been mistreated, according to animal welfare activists...