Tag: Animal Welfare
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British banknotes stick to the animal tallow
The decision will frustrate many vegans, but perhaps it's time to question what really defines 'success' in the animal protection world.
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Sadly, mega animal farms are on the rise in the United Kingdom
Report says industrial-scale farms have increased 26% in the past six years.
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19 U.S. aquariums ban plastic straws and bags, while promising to do more
Going plastic-free is the most ocean-friendly choice.
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Sonic launches part-mushroom, part-beef burger
It's not a veggie burger. But there's a lot less beef in it than normal.
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132-year-old lobster liberated after 20 years in a tank
Poor sweet Louie the Lobster was returned to the sea after two decades in captivity at a Long Island clam bar.
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Can you correctly guess these monkeys' emotions?
Wildlife tourists often mistake warning of aggression for smiles or kisses, leading to bites and mayhem. How would you fare?
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You can thank antibiotics for all the cheap meat
Farmers pump livestock full of drugs to keep them 'healthy' and fatten them up quickly. Unfortunately this could be a global death sentence.
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Animal rights activists rejoice that Ringling Bros. circus is now history
After 146 years of performing, the public no longer wants to watch animal entertainment acts.
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Declawing linked to chronic pain and aggression in cats
A new study shows that declawing cats often leads to long-term pain and unwanted behaviors.
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How to be a reducetarian
This term is meant to include all people striving to reduce consumption of animal products.
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Woman acquitted for giving water to pigs on their way to slaughter
Anita Krajnc will not be fined or face jail time for her "act of compassion" toward animals.
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Let's talk about meat reduction, instead of elimination
Omnivores face little social pressure to reduce the amount of meat they eat, even though this could help the planet. Perhaps it's time to consider something other than an "all or nothing" approach to meat-eating.
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Dairy raises more ethical red flags than meat
So why do we persist in cutting meat out of diets first, rather than dairy, when faced with environmental and ethical questions?
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Ivory lust wanes in China, elephants rejoice
With carving factories and shops closing in preparation for the end of domestic ivory sales, the price of tusks in China are plummeting.
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Memphis Meats reveals first lab-grown chicken
It looks and tastes like regular fried chicken, but its production never ruffled a feather.
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Pigs saved from slaughter romp and frolic in the countryside (video)
From meat farm to sanctuary, the glee of this mom and her piglets is palpable.
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Don't believe what's printed on egg cartons
A new investigative report from Viva! reveals that conditions for laying hens are as hellish and squalid as ever, even if they're labelled free-range.
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Why the free-range egg label means little
Just because eggs are labelled 'free range' doesn't mean a chicken's life is much improved.
