Tag: Animal Welfare - Page 5
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Federal Court Judge Rules: FDA Must Follow Its Own Antibiotic Overuse Order
Judge Theodore Katz rules that FDA must enforce rule limiting the use of certain antibiotics.
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The Week in Animal News: Life on the Midway Atoll, Glowing Fish and More
Jaymi took some amazing shots on her trip to Midway, including lots of the wildlife there. Genetically modified fish make glowing sushi, rare orangutans could be gone in weeks and more.
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Rise of the Planet of the Apes Lands Humane Society Award For Animal Rights Awareness
Runner-ups included Rio, War Horse and Dolphin Tale.
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The Week in Animal News: Orphaned Baby Manatee Rescued, Michigan Wolves Near Extinct and More
Possibly the cutest ever baby manatee was rescued in the Amazon after its mother was killed by poachers. Only one female gray wolf is left in the Michigan population, and more.
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Ad Claiming That it's Eco-Friendly to Wear Fur is Banned in UK
An ad by the European Fur Breeders' Association will not be allowed to run again after the advertising watchdog, ASA, ruled it to be misleading.
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Animal Abuse in Factory Farms is the Norm, Not the Exception
Despite high-profile exposes of animal cruelty on industrial-scale farms, it's the routine treatment of animals as just another "material input" that should really worry us.
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Alec Baldwin and Peta Call for a Boycott of Ringling Bros. to Save Circus Elephants
The movie star narrates a video that documents the tragic life of a circus elephant, and calls for a boycott of the Rinling Bros. Circus.
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The Week in Animal News: New Frog Discovered in NYC, an African Kitten with a Housecat Mom and More
A new species of frog was discovered living in New York City, a common housecat gave birth to a rare African kitten, we have evidence of extinct sea cows and more.
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7 Ways Ian Somerhalder Proves Green is Sexy
He may be best-known for roles on "Lost" and "The Vampire Diaries," but actor Ian Somerhalder is also an environmental superstar, proving that green is sexier than ever.
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Best of Green Readers' Choice: Science
Science is a broad category that covers a lot of very important green initiatives and issues. Who's the best nature photographer? What's the best conservation project? Which climate activism initiative had the most impact? Vote for your favorites here.
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Stylish Bird Houses for Our Feathered Friends
It's a cold world out there so give a bird a stylish home.
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The Week in Animal News: Wrangling Sharks, Up Close with Lions and More
Before setting aside parts of the Caribbean for preservation, researchers had to wrangle with sharks in the area. A remote controled camera got personal with a pride of lions, the rare pink katydid made an appearance and more.
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Kid Buys Shark with His $35 Then Releases It Into the Wild [Video]
Little kid buys shark with $35 of his own money and then releases it into the wild.
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Egg Shortages in the UK Due to End of Battery Egg Farms
As of January 1, 2012, there are no more chickens kept in cages -- but the price of eggs has risen precipitiously.
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How Big Cats React to Their Own Reflections (Video)
Judging from their confident strut, big cats clearly suspect they look good -- but just how do they react when finally seeing their own handsome reflection staring back at them?
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Taking Undercover Animal Cruelty Videos Now a Crime, Say 4 States
Iowa is the latest state to pass legislation banning undercover videos that reveal factory farming gone wrong.
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50,000 Hens Abandoned at California Egg Farm
47,000 of the chickens died, and the survivors had not been fed in more than two weeks.
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The Week in Animal News: Boiling Bees, the Battle for Manatees and More
A controversial method of making mead involves boiling an entire hive, bees and all. Manatees are battling humans and climate change, watch a polar bear cub grow up and more.
