The unjust power dynamics of ‘pet ownership’: Should all animals control their own lives?
'Pet ownership' is surging, with the number of pet cats and dogs outstripping the number of human children in some countries. Yet we rarely ask…
Wayne Hsiung: A simple guide to rescuing animals who are victims of criminal abuse
There are a large number of criminal offenses that could be charged in an animal rescue scenario — burglary, theft, criminal damage, conspiracy — but…
STUDY: Vegans develop complex skills to navigate an omnivorous society
Foregoing meat and other animal products purely for ethical reasons can cause tension between vegans and their friends, families, partners, businesses…
The Wrong War: Veganism is not a diet, but does it matter if people think it is?
Veganism isn’t just a diet, but the way some vegans react when someone describes it as a diet, you’d think it was the worst thing that’s ever…
Why Vegans Don’t: A Philosophical Guide to Vegan Behaviour
The new book 'Why Vegans Don't' is a thought-provoking exploration of vegan philosophy that includes controversial issues still debated within the…
‘See it, Squash it’: On sentience, human nature, and the meaning of ‘invasive’ species
Invertebrates ranging from sea slugs to crayfish to flies and ants have all displayed internal states reminiscent of what we consider emotions. If…
‘Meatheads Are Hijacking America (MAHA)’: Vegans feel betrayed by RFK Jr.’s beef boosting
Kennedy’s choice to center animal products in American nutrition guidelines may mirror his own diet, but the changes were no doubt politically…
Animal Consciousness: Behavioral flexibility is ubiquitous
A large body of scientific evidence stemming from studies of diverse species clearly shows that many nonhuman animals are conscious sentient beings.…
STUDY: Tiny fish passed intelligence test that once distinguished great apes
A 2018 study reported that the 'cleaner wrasse' had passed the mirror mark test, but evolutionary psychologist Gordon Gallup believed the…
‘AI & Animals’: New documentary warns of ‘factory farming 2.0’
The documentary 'AI & Animals' highlights how the global debate over large language models (LLMs) has yet to explore what the technology could…