Animal rights
Huge 100-year-old Sturgeon Caught by Newbie Fishermen, Thrown Back in River
It took two hours to wrestle the 10 foot long sturgeon into the boat on Fraser River, British Columbia.
Judge Rules Elephant Is Not a 'Person,' Will Not Be Freed From NYC Zoo
Activists have argued that the elephant is lonely and should be able to sue under habeus corpus rights.
Fisherman Charged after Horrific Video Shows Octopus Being Torn Apart Alive
The Florida Keys fisherman has been charged with animal cruelty.
Thirty Dogs, Cats Found Dead in Cages in Animal Rescue CEO's Home: Police
"It's appalling and it's heartbreaking," said a sheriff. "This is someone who was entrusted by the community to care for these animals."
Animal Lovers Strip in Protest Ahead Of Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Animal activists have stripped down to protest against royal guards' iconic bearskin hats ahead of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
What Is Debarking a Dog and Why It Should Be Illegal, According to Experts
Veterinarians and animal advocates say the surgery has no medical benefits but presents plenty of risks. They outline alternative ways to handle a noisy dog.
Killing Excess Lab Animals Could One Day Be Considered a Crime in Germany
Huge numbers of "excess" animals, which are never used in experiments, are killed in the process of breeding creatures for medical research.
Seal Slaughter Starts in Canada Just Weeks After Mothers Give Birth
The Canadian government said Magdalen Islands sealers are permitted to slaughter harp seals from March 17.
Horrendous YouTube Video Showed Baby Monkey Being Tortured
Almost 500 hours of video is uploaded to YouTube every minute, and the platform struggles to remove animal abuse content, according to recent statistics.
Lolita the Captive Orca Is Sick at Miami Seaquarium
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals claimed that the orca was "deathly ill" with pneumonia however this hasn't been confirmed by the aquarium.
Why Mantacore the Tiger Attacked Roy Horn of Siegfried and Roy
In October 2003, Siegfried and Roy's world famous animal act made headlines when Roy Horn was mauled by a white tiger named Mantacore. Here's what happened.
Animal Welfare Groups Expect Jolt During #BettyWhiteChallenge
Betty White was American Humane's longest-standing supporter in the organization's history.
'Pork Apocalypse'?: California Suppliers Seek Delay of Animal Welfare Bill
A California law requiring pigs to be able to stand and turn around in their cages could be delayed another two years after a lawsuit from multiple groups.
Starved Monkey With Missing Teeth Found Locked in Cupboard With No Water
The monkey was rescued from a drug-fueled party and is being cared for by Argentinian NGO Pájaros Caídos.
Foxes With Deformed Feet, Missing Ears, Found on 'High-Welfare' Fur Farms
Animal rights activists have said foxes are living in "truly depressing" conditions on fur farms that supply the fashion industry.
PETA Sexual Fruit Video Raises Eyebrows
The animal rights group is known for its provocative advertising campaigns, and this latest one is no different
U.S. Denies Military Dogs Were Abandoned in Cages at Kabul Airport
The Department of Defense said that no contract working dogs were left behind in cages at Hamid Karzai International Airport.
Pen Farthing, From Kabul Campaign for Animals to the Voicemail Saga
The founder of animal charity Nowzad has faced criticism after evacuating nearly 200 dogs and cats from Kabul, while Afghan staff remain in the country.
University Defends Vaccine Tests on Dogs After Dr. Fauci and NIH Criticized
The White Coat Waste Project said a Freedom of Information Act request showed the testing of beagles took place, and that the dogs were eventually euthanized.
Bear Who Lived Almost Entire Life in a Tiny Cage Dies Months After Rescue
Jambolina, a 12-year-old European brown bear saved after years of performing in circuses, "suddenly and unexpectedly passed away," said the Four Paws charity.
Animals Are Eaten Alive in Viral Videos. But Social Media Won't Remove Them
Mukbang influencers are allowed to post videos of them cooking and eating seafood alive because of a loophole in Facebook and YouTube's policies that animal rights groups want closed.
Boiling Lobsters Alive Is About to Become Illegal in UK
The new law rests on the idea that lobsters—as well as other sea creatures, like crabs and octopi—are sentient beings capable of suffering.
Activists Save 68 Dogs From Slaughter at China's Yulin Meat Festival
The annual Lychee and Dog Meat Festival is now underway in Yulin, China. Every year, thousands of dogs are killed to be eaten at the event.
11-Year-Old Girl Dies in House Fire Heroically Trying to Save Her Puppies
A sixth-grade student tragically passed away in a house blaze trying to save her two beloved pit bulls.
Instagram Influencer Slammed for Putting Dog Down That Bit Infant Son
After a popular lifestyle blogger announced she had put her dog down after an aggressive incident, the internet lit up with anger that she didn't rehome the animal instead.
Cat Missing for 13 Years Reunited with Owner After Mysteriously Vanishing
After running away from home in 2008, this family is over the moon to be reunited with their beloved cat 13 years later.
Fears That 'Beloved' Kangaroo Will Be Shot for Pet Food Sparks Protest
Locals and wildlife-lovers traveled to the Victoria, Australia golf course to stop a kangaroo cull that would kill the giant creature.
Woman Accused of Animal Abuse After Posting Video of Dog's Acrylic Nails
A California nail technician has sparked controversy online for her viral posts in which she puts press-on nails on her dog's paws.
12 Animals That Have Surprisingly Long Life Spans
Depending on their environments, many animals can live much longer than their average life expectancies—and outlive humans.
The 19 Easiest Pets to Take Care of
Keeping an animal can be costly and time-consuming, but some are easier than others to look after.