BRIDGE THE GAP: New study finds chimpanzees behaving as humans did during key point of evolution
ARISTOS GEORGIOU: An experimental study of modern chimpanzees has documented patterns of behavior that seemingly mirror those of our prehistoric…
Do Insects Feel Pain?: New research finds ‘strong evidence’ that they are sentient
SHAYLA LOVE: Insects make up about forty per cent of all living species. An estimated trillion insects are farmed per year; quadrillions are killed…
‘Veganities’: Veganism as transformative vision and organizing principle
ANGOZI: When most people think of veganism, their minds go to food. While the dietary aspect of veganism is significant, it’s only one piece of the…
‘WILD HOPE’: New vegan documentary explores turning cattle ranches into forests
LIAM PRITCHETT: Pat Brown, the founder and CEO of plant-based meat company Impossible Foods, is the subject of a new documentary about his attempt…
The Problem With Veganuary: Does it help or hurt the animals?
DAVID RAMMS: 2025 marks another year of Veganuary, the annual challenge encouraging people to embrace animal-free eating for a month. But not…
Viva los Animales: How Mexican activists scored a major victory for animal rights
CURRENT AFFAIRS: In one of the most impressive recent victories for animal rights, Mexico changed its Constitution to specifically incorporate the…
‘Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan’
SARX: It’s rare to encounter a book on veganism that doesn’t feel like a rallying cry for restraint or an exercise in moral chastisement. Yet, in…
‘Peace’, Not ‘Pieces’: Why do so many ‘pacifists’ still support the war on animals?
PALA NAJANA: During the years when I consumed animal products, I considered myself a pacifist. I didn’t just try to avoid causing harm where I…
‘Brother Pig, Sister Cow’: In our relationship with animals, the concept of ‘stewardship’ is not good enough
JAN GOODAIR: In the Bible, the use of 'Dominion' in describing our relationship with animals (a term presented in Genesis 1:26) has, at its worst,…
‘That Also Breathes’: Short film makes you rethink how animals are treated
AD FILM: Why our love and affection is only limited to our pets when millions of animals are facing slaughter and suffering? Why do you adore your…