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.
Category: Animal Welfare
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.
Captive Animals and Hurricane Ian
What happens to all the animals in the many zoos and wildlife sanctuaries during Florida’s Hurricane Ian?
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Is your microwave causing stress for your dog? Probably, say scientists
Researchers have discovered that dogs are stressed when exposed to common household noises.
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.
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