The relationships human societies have with animals aren't fixed, but vary according to era, culture, territory and customs. Whaling, which has been practiced since the ninth century and was ...
Many people, including animal advocates and others who want to grant legal rights (including personhood) to nonhuman animals, are often criticized for their views because others fear it will diminish ...
Oregon's IP28, the PEACE Act, could criminalize hunting, fishing, and farming statewide. The post Oregon’s IP28: The Ballot ...
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court is set to hear a case about the living conditions of two elephants at the Honolulu Zoo. The case argues that elephants Mari and Vaigai should be moved to a ...
Portrait of sad tiger in a cage. Сaptive animal.© Elina Litovkina/Shutterstock.com Animal rights law emerged because traditional cruelty statutes failed to address widespread, institutional harm.
Editor’s note, April 30, 4:00 pm: This piece was first published April 29 at 12:30 pm, before news emerged that two animal rescue organizations had reached a deal with Ridglan Farms to purchase 1,500 ...