Can a Non-Human Be a ‘Person’?
Laws that protect animals from cruelty are granted as acts of kindness, not inherent rights. One attorney is setting out to put a crack in the legal wall that separates humans from nonhumans.
Visiting the Orcas
On July 2, Granny J2 celebrated her 100th birthday. They held a party in her honor on San Juan Island, off the coast of Seattle. How do they know she just turned 100?
Ohio City Says We’re Guardians, Not Owners
City Council members in Parma, Ohio, have voted unanimously to change the city’s animal related ordinances to recognize pets as part of the family by adopting the term “guardian” instead of “owner.”
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…
The Emotional Lives of Animals – Part 2
Here are some more anecdotes that are consistent with research on the emotional lives of animals, showing friendship, grief and gratitude.
The Emotional Lives of Animals
Research shows that animals are very intelligent and have sensory abilities that dwarf ours. Here are some amazing stories of friendship, grief, gratitude and wonder.
Turbo and the Dolphins
The dog was in danger of drowning when dolphins came to the rescue. Why do they go out of their way to make friends and protect us and our pets from trouble?
Do Dogs Know When Their Person Is Blind?
Experts weigh in on what exactly dogs and other animals know. One says they don’t have abstract mental concepts like “seeing.” Another says they do. And another tells a story about a dog who “clearly knew what it meant for a human to be blind.”
Communion in the Wild
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A New Beginning for Dolphins?
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When the Watchdog Is Just a Guard Dog
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Freeing Lolita!
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SeaWorld Called to Testify before Congress
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Dolfinlandia
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What You Can Do to Help Dolphins
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Making the Case
Law professor and historian Steven Wise is preparing a lawsuit on behalf of certain animals who meet the accepted definitions of what the law considers to be a “person.” The evidence for acknowledging their status, he says, is overwhelming.
The Case for Basic Dolphin Rights
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The Dolphin Trade in the World Spotlight
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Is SeaWorld on the Ropes?
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Could Tilikum Also be Set Free?
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