Nonhuman Person Chimpanzee Cecilia Finds Sanctuary: An Interview with GAP Brazil
LAUREN CHOPLIN: ‘In November of 2016, an Argentine judge issued a ruling that has changed the life of a single chimpanzee—and could help do the same…
Just like humans, chimpanzees warn others of impending danger
AMINA KHAN: ‘Chimpanzees adjust their warning calls if they think a fellow primate hasn’t picked up on a nearby threat, a new study finds. The…
Queen Ants and Other Insects Bury Their Dead — Here’s Why
ALLIE WILKINSON: ‘If you thought humans were the only species with undertakers, guess again. Ants, bees, and termites all tend to their dead, either…
Current understanding of animal welfare currently excludes fish, even though fish feel pain
PHYS.ORG: ‘A leading expert in fish behaviour argues that our fundamental understanding and assessment of animal welfare must be changed to consider…
Smuggled, Beaten and Drugged: The Illicit Global Ape Trade
JEFFREY GETTLEMAN: ‘Ape trafficking is a little-known corner of the illicit wildlife trade, a global criminal enterprise that hauls in billions of…
Selfie tourism is killing these incredibly cute creatures
ISOBEL HAMILTON: ‘A small furry creature huddles close to a tree branch on the edge of the forest. Its large, globular eyes are shut (it’s daytime,…
Ten leading UK universities release animal research statistics
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE: ‘As part of the ongoing commitment to greater openness about animal research, the ten universities which conduct the most…
After Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) refuses to run anti-dog experiment ads, watchdog group sues
KATIE O’CONNOR: ‘The group leading a campaign against painful dog experiments at McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Richmond filed a lawsuit…
Study: Humans love dogs more than other people
DAVID K. LI: ‘Humans love dogs more than their fellow man. Two major studies showed that mankind has more empathy for pooches in dire circumstances…
It’s time for veterinarians to stop mutilating cats’ feet
ROBIN DOWNING, DVM: ‘I applaud the American Association of Feline Practitioners and the fact that it has (finally) taken an appropriate stand against…