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Category: Animal Welfare

Elon Musk Company Investigated for Animal Welfare Violations

Elon Musk’s medical device company Neuralink, is under federal investigation for potential animal-welfare violations amid internal staff complaints that its animal testing is being rushed, causing needless suffering and death.

Elon Musk accused of creating animal suffering and death, Elon Musk Neuralink investigated for animal cruelty

Alarming Manatee Deaths Prompt Calls for Endangered Status

The deaths of almost 2,000 manatees in Florida’s coastal and inland waterways over the last two years has provoked an alliance of environmental groups to demand an urgent reclassification of the species to officially endangered.

Manatees endangered again, RoundUp weedkiller glyphosate killing manatees

Captive Animals and Hurricane Ian

What happens to all the animals in the many zoos and wildlife sanctuaries during Florida’s Hurricane Ian?

Animals and Hurricane Ian, natural disasters and animals, Zoo and sanctuary animals prepare for hurricane

Lolita the Orca Whale May Finally be Set Free

Lolita is a killer whale who was captured some 52 long years ago, and forced to exist in a small enclosure to entertain humans. Animal welfare activists have been working for decades to get her set free. Now, it appears, that day may be finally coming. 

Animal Welfare, Animals as Entertainment, captive animals, Lolita killer whale may finally be set free

‘Horrifying’ Overcrowded Conditions at Animal Shelters

Overcrowded, inhumane conditions at animal shelters that are so bad shelter dogs go for weeks without walks and some have been unable to leave their cramped cages for weeks–and even months.

Animal Welfare, Animals abandoned to shelters at record numbers, Horrific overcrowded conditions at animal shelters

Adopt a Beagle Rescued from Breeding Facility

Thousands of beagles that were bred to be sold to laboratories have been rescued and are about to hit shelters around the U.S. These dogs need new adoptive homes.  Read on to find out how to adopt one of these dogs.

Rescued dogs need adopting, Rescued lab dogs need homes, Thousands of beagles need new homes

Happy the Elephant has Day in Court

New York’s highest court is set to determine whether Happy, a 47-year-old Asian elephant living at the Bronx Zoo, is being unlawfully imprisoned. 

animal intelligence, Captive zoo elephant gets day in court, Happy the Elephant court hearing on unlawful imprisonment

Another US City Bans Sale of Pets

Dallas, Texas joins more than 400 municipalities across the U.S. that have banned the sale of puppies and kittens in pet stores.

Another US state bans sale of cats and dogs

Another Step Closer to Stopping Animal Testing

Researchers have produced a new protocol for screening skin allergens from cosmetics and other products that does not require animal testing.

Animal-free testing of skin products and cosmetics, New procedure allows animal-free methods of screening for skin allergens

Positive Tone Matters when Speaking to Animals: Study

According to new scientific research, the way we talk around animals and the way we talk to animals may have an impact on their well-being.

Animal Communication, Animals distinguish between positive and negative tones, human-animal relationships, Speak to animals using a positive tone

Is your microwave causing stress for your dog? Probably, say scientists

Researchers have discovered that dogs are stressed when exposed to common household noises.

Household noises cause stress for dogs, Pet Stress

Smart Parrots Need A Lot of Stimulation: Study

The results of an important new study help to explain why many intelligent birds–and perhaps other animals–struggle in captivity. More specifically, the results revealed that the smarter the bird, the more unique welfare needs it has in captivity.

animal cognition research, animal intelligence, Animal Welfare, Smart parrots need a lot of stimulation and natural foods

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