Vegetarianism/Veganism and the Jewish Dietary (Kosher) Laws
RICHARD H. SCHWARTZ: 'In view of the importance of the dietary laws to Judaism, some might wonder if there is a danger of Jews making a religion of…
What Bat Quarrels Tell Us About Vocal Learning
KATARINA ZIMMER: 'New research shows humans aren't that different from our winged cousins. Scientists can trace the evolutionary histories of bats and…
India’s animal rights activists forced to “lie low”
BBC: 'The failed campaign to ban bull taming in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu has dented support for the animal rights movement and forced…
Rabbits used for fur by Dior and Dolce & Gabbana filmed suffering in horrific conditions
IBT: 'Animal rights campaigners have criticised leading fashion brands after shocking undercover footage revealed the torrid conditions endured by…
Idaho’s ban on undercover animal abuse videos struck down by federal judge
MATT PEARCE: 'A federal judge struck down Idaho's ban on undercover videos at factory farms Monday, saying state legislators wrongly criminalized free…
Gun-Toting Zoo Owners in Showdown With PETA and the Feds Over Baby Tigers
KATE BRIQUELET: 'A Florida zoo featured on for its tiger-cub ‘swims’ is facing lawsuits from PETA and state and federal agencies over its charity and…
Should vegans “own pets”?
MIRANDA LARBI: 'One question that comes up time and again, within and outside the vegan community, is where vegans should stand on getting pets.…
Many Captive Species Have Permanent Sanctuaries: Finally, Whales and Dolphins Will Have Theirs
MARC BEKOFF: 'Animals kept in terrestrial and water zoos — zooed animals — clearly are not living anything that resembles a normal life. They suffer…
Veganism: How a maligned movement went mainstream
CAROLINE LOWBRIDGE: 'Malnourished, sanctimonious, hemp-clad, sandal-wearing, bearded, animal-cuddling, lentil-munching hippies. This has been the…
Three brown bears in Armenia rescued from shocking cruelty and neglect
JESSICA GREEN: 'Freedom has finally been given to three brown bears in Armenia who spent their lives living in tiny cages, with minimal sunlight and…