Animal Emotions

Wolf torture continues and is praised by some while critics' lives are threatened. This story of a trapped wolf who was also used for target practice (teaser image) should outrage people and get them to do something to stop this reprehensible behavior. Read More

"Dolphin Confidential" is an inspirational book about a woman scientist and the "urban" L. A. dolphins she comes to love. Maddalena Bearzi shows that bonding with animals does not preclude doing solid science and serves as a role model for those who want to become scientists and feel free to display feelings for the animals they study. Read More

HBO finally pulls "Luck" after a third horse dies in production. How did those responsible for oversight fail to see what was happening to these very emotional beings who would never have hidden their excruciating pain and suffering? In many ways it's good these horses whose spirits and hearts were broken are out of "Luck". Enough's enough. Shame on HBO. Read More

Read an interesting interview with zoo expert David Hancocks about the need to revolutionize zoos. Zoos are here to stay at least for the immediate future and there is so much that can and must be done to vastly improve and enrich the lives of the beings who are forced to reside in them. Read More

Utah and Nova Scotia wage war on these fascinating native animals using programs that have been scientifically proven not to work. The wanton, senseless, and merciless killing of coyotes and other animals is ineffective and must be stopped. Why is it that some people enjoy killing other animals? Read More

Enjoy watching a labrador retriever named Ben swim and play with Duggie his dolphin friend. This unlikely and heart-warming relationship formed after Duggie lost her mate. This uplifting video will surely make you smile. How lucky we are to witness these sorts of improbable friendships. Read More

The Institute of Medicine’s recommendations that chimpanzees "are not necessary" in nearly all areas of biomedical research and NIH's acceptance of them show we are closer than ever to ending chimpanzee use and retiring them to sanctuaries where they can live out their lives in safety and with dignity. They've suffered far too long and far too much and need your support. Read More

Elephant grief and mourning include the loss of their human friend. Broken-hearted elephants visited the home of Lawrence Anthony, known as the elephant whisperer, to express their sorrow. They had not been seen there for a very long time. Clearly we're not the only animals who possess the cognitive and emotional capacities for suffering the loss of others. Read More

In Iowa it's now a misdemeanor to film animal abuse in a fraudulent manner. Other states are also considering similar laws. These laws not only threaten animal well-being but also human health and civil liberties. You can voice your opinion on these laws by contacting state legislators. Read More

Wanna eat chicken and feel good about yourself? It's easy to do; cut out their cerebral cortex and all's just fine. Andre Ford notes, "The science is simple: remove the chicken's cerebral cortex and thus remove its sense perception." With friends like him chickens don't need any more enemies. Why not just stop eating them? Brain dead chicken hanging is not the answer. Read More

A heart-wrenching documentary about the last hours of a female orangutan's life. Some people deny the devastating and violent impacts we have globally, and few have the opportunity to see them first hand, but they are realities we must, and can, reverse now. It's very easy to avoid products that cause unspeakable harm to innocent animals and their homes. Read More

A new book called "Evolutionary Playwork" shows that youngsters need to "get down and dirty" and engage in "wild" play, but they're not. According to play expert Bob Hughes, "… if the activity is bounded by adult rules, if it is stiff, formalised and dominated by the need to score points and flatter one's ego, that is not play, it is something else." The same for adults. Read More

In this special edition of Resurgence magazine you'll read new wide-ranging essays by animal advocates including campaigners, activists, authors, philosophers, scientists, lawyers, charity heads, poets, and artists. It's truly an up-to-date landmark publication. Read More

Two dogs named Bella were caught by illegal traps set by government workers. One died a horrific death and one survived after chewing off her own foot while choking for around 10 hours with a snare around her neck. These tales of two Bellas show just how brutally animals are treated by our government. The case was dismissed by the government as "an act of God." Read More