Animal Rights
Man Shoots Bear in Self-Defense, Faces Charges
Won't you think of the poor, bloodthirsty predators?
What's Worse than Horse Slaughter?
When it comes to government action, the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
OR Sea Lion Branding Injures Animals, Say Activists
So, government hurts animals while protecting them? You don't say ...
Whistleblower: Animal Abuse, Torture, Prevalent In Federal Wildlife Agency,
An Unnecessary war on wildlife, according to some members of Congress
Japan Will Not Stop Whaling, Says Government Minister
U.S. judge recently called conservationists trying to stop the annual hunt "pirates"
PETA Disapproves of Beyonce's Iguana and Python Skin Suit
Says today's fashion trends are vegan
Government Researchers Want to Retire Most Chimps
Send all but 50 to sanctuary and stop breeding them
Taiwan Confiscates Hundreds of Dog Penises
Markets (sometimes extremely unpleasant markets) for everything
Brigette Bardot Threatens to Follow Depardieu Out of France
Not for economic reasons, but rather the treatment of elephants
ASPCA Announces Settlement with Feld Entertainment
Agree to pay Ringling Bros $9.3 million after 12 years of litigation
Calif. Egg Farmers Sue over Enclosure Regs
Proposition requires hens to be able to move around, but fails to provide guidelines for compliance
Group Says The Hobbit Crew Responsible for Animal Deaths
Claims 27 animals died at facilities where they were being kept
PETA Accuses Pokemon of Encouraging Animal Abuse
Evidently missed a major theme of the franchise
Spain Ends Ban on Bullfighting Broadcasts
The new prime minister is a fan of the controversial sport
Shark Fin Bans Lack Bite
Misguided state laws threaten to ban the sale or possession of shark fins. Fishermen, chefs, and diners will suffer the consequences.