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
PETA defends controversial advertisement mocking 'Black Lives Matter'
The ad shows animals from bears to horses taking a knee, ending with an American bald eagle kneeling, before the caption rolls: "Respect is the right of every living being #EndSpeciesism."
Jaabars the snow leopard makes new friends after brush with death
The two-year-old cat was taken in by a Kyrgyzstan charity in mid-January after his rescuers found him in a forest outside the nearby city of Takas.
Polish European Parliament member compares Holocaust to animal abuse
"It's time for a serious discussion about the treatment of animals, the conditions in which they live, and how we kill them."
Second largest Israeli food and beverage company bans animal testing
Following criticism regarding a recent study in which mice were starved, killed and dissected, Strauss Group announced that it is banning animal testing.
Stud tortoise Diego goes home after fathering most of his species
A 130-year-old tortoise is returning to the wild after a good job done in San Diego Zoo's breeding program.
Porcupines poached for meat in northern Israel due to superstitions
The beliefs tied to porcupines are the result of the noises the animal makes, "that resemble a baby's cry," Ling said.
7 Best Tips to Find the Best Dog Breed for You
When it’s time to get a dog one of the first questions you might ask yourself is “what kind of dog should I get?”
Gazan cat gets life-saving medical treatment in Israel
The ally-cat was brought into Israel through the Erez Crossing.
Petah Tikva to open first cat park to contain, house stray felines
The park will have food and water dishes, playing grounds, and will be under supervision of the local council's veterinary services.
A Window to the World: Jews and sled dogs
The famous Iditarod race in Alaska raises ethical questions.
