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.
Tag: Animal Welfare
Suffering Captive Orca Video Prompts New Calls to Free Her from Marineland
A video of Marineland’s last surviving orca, Kiska, is renewing calls online for the marine mammal to be freed. The video, shared on social media by former Marineland employee and whistleblower Phil Demers, shows the orca moving slowly at the surface of the water and faintly moaning
China Clones Monkeys for Research: Ethical Problems Abound
To some people doing research on cloned monkeys to help find cures for human diseases might seem perfectly acceptable. But … More
Researchers Studying Effects of Dolphin Liberation
“Dolphin liberation in South Korea has raised awareness towards the welfare of marine animals and has resulted in the strengthening … More
Where should chimps used in research retire? New report
A working group convened by the National Institutes of Health looked at where chimps that had been used in research … More
Stopping Animal Abuse
For news about legislation, programs and research concerning how animal abuse is linked with other forms of family and community … More
Animal-Human Violence Link: Progress Update
Click here to read a whopping 26 pages of news from the National Resource Center on The LINK Between Animal … More
Animal Welfare Advocates Weigh-in on USDA Humane Labeling
If you care about the welfare of animals and have been following this issue, or if you know anyone who … More
Killing for Fun and Other Human Interests
Those of us who hike with our dogs know only too well that young coyotes love to play with family … More
The Harsh Reality of Commercial Cage-Free Chickens
Be sure to also check out our earlier post on this topic: Industrialized Cage-Free Eggs: Not a Perfect Solution … More
Industrialized Cage-Free Eggs: Not a Perfect Solution
A big change is underway. But raising a hen in a “cage free” environment doesn’t mean it will live in … More
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