Italy’s prized white truffles sell for big money in fancy restaurants. But there’s a deadly cost — CNN
Italy’s white truffles are becoming more elusive because of rising temperatures. Now a wave of attacks on the dogs that hunt them is creating more problems.
You're not a cat lover if you're encouraging this disgusting trend
While I wasn’t surprised watching the spinning cat video, what did surprise me was the comments underneath it.
Psychologists investigate meerkats’ response to human emotions
Researchers explore whether the animals adapt their behaviour in response to people’s happiness, sadness or anger
Respect for Fish: It’s Time the Most Abused Animal is Heard
Despite evidence proving that fish are capable of feeling pain and joy, they are not covered under any existing animal protection laws in the United States.
Europe’s cage-free animal welfare revolution is in doubt
The EU could backslide on its cage-free farming initiative and more. Billions of animals hang in the balance.
New Spanish law strengthens animal rights but exempts bullfights
A new animal welfare law in Spain outlaws the use of animals for recreational activities that cause them pain and suffering but allows bullfights and hunting with dogs
EU considers dropping stricter animal welfare measures
Brussels rethinks plans over concerns that proposed changes could add to food costs
Time is now for EU to boost animal welfare
The EU likes to pride itself as a leader in animal welfare. But the reality is that its existing legislation is very much out of date. The time to revise EU rules is now, argues the Brussels-based Eurogroup for Animals
Residents warned 'stay home' after 70 crocodiles escape farm after huge rainstorm - but what should be getting reported as well from these photos is the cruel treatment and restraint in the farming of these crocodiles just to make handbags and similar - The Mirror
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Residents warned 'stay home' after 70 crocodiles escape farm after huge rainstorm — The Mirror
People living in Maoming, China, have been ordered to remain at home due to the intense storms battering the city at the moment, because waterways are becoming saturated
Global wildlife trafficking on the rise, aided by drug cartels
Global wildlife trafficking is on the rise, adding a dimension to transnational crime and increasing the risk that U.S. corporations could unwittingly become entangled in the illicit trade. A new white paper by Moody’s Analytics highlights the growing risk for private enterprise, and the growing involvement of transnational crime in wildlife smuggling. “Brands sometimes are…
