[ad_1] History is all too human—busy with battles, emperors, and land grabs. Yet, it is our relationship with animals that has changed the face of the planet, as far back as our mammoth-hunting days 30,000 years ago. We went where the meat went, following herd migrations of animals like mammoth to the vast frigid grasslands […]
When the Law Fails Animals, We Change the Laws
[ad_1] While Animal Equality has made significant progress toward improving the lives of farmed animals, there is still much work to be done. By continuing to propose and campaign for changes in the law and expose cruel practices in factory farms, we hope to create a world where animals are treated with kindness and compassion. […]
The ethics of eating animals: Which factors influence Americans’ views?
[ad_1] A new YouGov poll delves into the factors that influence Americans’ views on the ethics of eating animals — exploring reasons for vegetarianism, acceptable animal species for consumption, and the impact of animal treatment on the morality of eating them. The poll also includes thought experiments related to meat consumption and experiences with meat […]
New progress in fight against puppy mills shows caring about companion animals is a nonpartisan issue
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block In a country where political tempers often run hot, agreement can seem incredibly rare. But, regardless of party affiliation, a consensus is emerging that our companion animals should be treated with basic decency—and this is not how kitten and puppy mills treat dogs and cats. While we advocate […]
The 10 Most Dangerous Animals in Ohio’s Lakes and Rivers
[ad_1] ↓ Continue Reading To See This Amazing Video Key Points The number one most dangerous animal in Ohio isn’t likely what you think it is – nor why you think. White-tailed deer cause more human deaths than any other animal in the state. They don’t live in the water, but they’re frequently nearby and […]
Feature: Writing obituaries for zoo animals
[ad_1] NANJING — A heartfelt obituary remembering “Laoma,” a deceased sun bear, has made national headlines in China. Published earlier this year in the Hongshan Forest Zoo in Nanjing, the capital of East China”s Jiangsu province, the obituary detailed the last days of the male bear’s 33-year life and the interactions between the animal and […]
Historic Progress for Animals As Mexico Changes Its Constitution
[ad_1] With much anticipation, on March 30, 2023, Animal Equality’s initiative to change the Federal Constitution was approved by a qualified majority. With the approval of the Opinion to modify Article 73 of the Federal Constitution by the Plenary of the Chamber of Deputies, the Congress of the Union has been allowed to legislate on […]
After the ‘Tiger King’ era, new ways to help other captive wild animals
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block In our recent USA Today opinion piece, we wrote about the cascade of events that sparked passage of the Big Cat Public Safety Act late last year. Among other factors, the pandemic-era Netflix sensation Tiger King laid bare the cruelties of the cub petting industry so devastating to […]
10 Undercover Investigations Exposing What Animals Endure
[ad_1] Since 2006, Animal Equality has investigated over 817 facilities—mostly industrial farms and slaughterhouses—in 13 countries. Our investigators risk everything to expose the truth about what’s going on behind closed doors, oftentimes going undercover and working at farms or slaughterhouses for weeks or even months. Investigative footage has helped us get justice for animals through […]
Animal Equality Demands An End to Cages for Animals Worldwide
[ad_1] Last week, Animal Equality gathered in Madrid, Spain, to conduct a demonstration in front of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food. As it launched its “No Animals in Cages” campaign, members and volunteers called on Minister Luis Planas to maintain his 2021 position to gradually transition to cage-free systems in Europe. The activists held […]