Animal rights
UK animal welfare bill forcing divulging of kosher, halal meat passes first reading
MP Esther McVey, who brought the bill on Tuesday, said it is about animal welfare, transparency in meat production and consumer choice, and does not seek to ban halal or kosher meat.
Animal rights organization urges Nature and Parks Authority to cease shooting of stray dogs
Animal rights orgs. hit out at 'ridiculous' claim crocodiles were culled over terrorism fears
Newborn African lion cub rescued from Istanbul smugglers
Long and strong: World's largest crocodile continues to grow
Though he is old, Cassius the crocodile still has lots of life to live.
Sri Lanka rescinds monkey sale to China amid fears they will be eaten
“I am very happy to hear this,” Sanjeeva Jayawardena, the President's Counsel, is cited as having said. “These monkeys will end up in Chinese restaurants.”
Turtle goes for a ride on a train in Washington DC
A turtle’s pace doesn’t matter when public transportation is an option.
Israel's Ein Gedi nature reserve denies entry to blind man's guide dog
A 53-year-old blind man says he was denied entry to Ein Gedi because of his guide dog. The Israel Nature and Parks Authority says "The ibexes are scared of dogs."
New York Jewish family reunited with stolen family dog at shelter adoption event
Mocha had been living under a new name, Sandy, as a resident at NYC's Animal Care Center. Now she was reunited with her New York Jewish family.
Jerusalem street cats: Lending a helping paw to feline friends
Jerusalem street cats, a pest to so many, are actually living beings struggling to survive. One initiative has tried to help by bringing volunteer veterinarians.
Treatment of cocaine-addicted rats sparks ethics investigation at US university
The experiment was funded by grant money from the US National Institutes of Health.
Israel Police arrest man for illegal trafficking of python snakes
The animals were found held in violation of the law, in conditions deemed to be "ignominious," police said. He was also missing a permit for the possession and trade of pythons.
Animal rights activists protest animal testing in Israel with dead piglets
In 2021, 3,607 permits were issued by the Health Ministry to conduct testing on animals in Israel.
Dog that developed alcoholism after owner's death makes full recovery
After losing his owner and his brother and recovering from alcohol dependency, Coco has not had the easiest time. He is now looking for a warm and loving home.
