In Brazil Floods, the Dog Who Mourns
Leao won’t leave the grave of his “mom” Leao, the dog who mourns The human death toll from the floods in Brazil continues to rise. On…
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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
Yorkshire Terrorist Shuts Down Mail Service
Oops, meant to say Yorkshire terrier! But mail carriers in a small British town are so spooked by Peggy (the “Beast of Dorset Gardens”) that the Royal Mail isn’t just avoiding her house; they’ve shut down the whole street!
Is Your Pet Making You Sick?
The CDC warns us about the dangers of having pets in bed. Scary examples of dangers to your health. But let’s look at the facts …
Mascot Donkey Home from the War
The former mascot of a Marine group in Iraq will soon have a new home in the United States. And Smoke the donkey may be going to work as a therapy animal for the children of wounded soldiers
Wildlife as Pets – What’s the Law?
Does an exotic or wildlife species make a good choice as a pet? And should our wildlife even be allowed as pets? Different states have different laws, and your state’s leaders might like to hear your views
Sal the Kitty Called to Jury Duty
When his mom wrote to the court explaining that a) he’s a cat, and b) he doesn’t speak English, the request to be disqualified was denied. But here’s my question …
Another Zoo, Another Fatal Accident
Why did the zoo director feel a need to assure us all that the elephant would not be punished for what had happened? Because so often that’s exactly what does happen. Is it time to realize that these large, intelligent, sensitive animals don’t belong in captivity?
Ferrets to Foxes: Exotic Animals as Pets
Veterinarian Liz Stelow says that keeping an exotic pet is a lot more difficult than having cats and dogs. It is difficult to provide the right food, housing and care. There is often little or no information about husbandry, and if the relationship doesn’t work out, you have fewer options
The Green-Eyed Monster
Jealousy is not limited to humans. Scientists agree that other animals can experience complex emotions like jealousy and pride. And whenever feelings of jealousy arise within a relationship, deep trouble often follows
Helping the Animals of Haiti – One Year Later
This week marks the anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Amid all the reporting of relief efforts, little has been said about aid to homeless animals
WikiLeaks Report on Bird Flu
One of secret cables published by WikiLeaks relates to plans regarding the possible spread of bird flu into the human population of New Zealand. Excerpts from…
Catnapped by Amtrak, Kitty Reunited
A grandmother from Canada and her pet cat, Mimi, who was taken from her by Amtrak officials have been reunited. Alexandra Kroutchinina, who speaks only Russian,…
Japan Demanded U.S. Shut Down Anti-Whaling Group
In a series of cables sent from the U.S. embassy in Tokyo and made public by WikiLeaks, we learn that Japan asked the U.S. to take…
It’s Cold. It’s Hot. Weathering Heights
It’s been snowing in at least 49 states. What’s up? More headline stories about the environment in “This Week in Green”
Face to Face
Hungarian photographer Bence Máté was one of the winners in the 2010 European Wildlife Photographer of the Year photo contest with this photo of a hummingbird having a “face to face” meeting with a green snake
Has the Aflockalypse Begun?
There are lots of theories about why birds have been falling out of the sky. But while it’s surely sad for the birds, what’s happening is small potatoes compared to what else is happening to animals around the nation and beyond
Kuwait Oil Company and Humane Group Team Up
The oil company is funding a trap-neuter-return program that will be managed by the Kuwait Society for the Protection of Animals to help reduce the number of homeless dogs who live on the streets of Ahmadi city
Three-Legged Dog Wins High Jump, Fosters Kittens
First Prize in the high jump … and she only has three legs … and she fosters frightened feral kittens … she even turned around the life of a disabled orphan child.
Monkey Fights Back
A street performer gets a shock when one of his monkeys says, “I’m mad as hell and I’m not taking it anymore!” Then the monkey picks up a stick and starts to defend himself
Spanish TV Network Bans Bullfighting
Spain’s largest TV network explains that children view violence toward animals with anxiety, and “we must therefore avoid it by all means.”