Most conservation efforts fail to address poverty as a primary cause of the poaching crisis. Poachers can make more money from one kill than most sub-Saharan Africans earn in an entire year.
The Friendliest, Most Gentle Animals Are Also Some of the Most Exploited
It’s a cruel logic that results in the most affectionate creatures being punished the most, but sadly, that’s how it’s often turned out.
It’s a cruel logic that results in the most affectionate creatures being punished the most, but sadly, that’s how it’s often turned out.
Vegans Are 15% Less Likely to Get Cancer
New research found that being vegetarian or vegan significantly lowers the risk of heart disease (by 25%) and cancer. It does not, however, come with a magically long life. One way to look at the diet is that it's preventative, but not a cure for mortality. That being said, vegans are up to 15% less likely to get cancer. [BBC]
New research found that being vegetarian or vegan significantly lowers the risk of heart disease (by 25%) and cancer. It does not, however, come with a magically long life. One way to look at the diet is that it’s preventative, but not a cure for mortality. That being said, vegans are up to 15% less likely to get cancer. [BBC]
What Is Animal Intelligence?
The concept of animal intelligence has its roots in the theory of sentience, or an animal’s ability to experience both positive and negative emotions. If an animal is capable of suffering, then they should not be excluded from moral consideration, and if we as humans are aware of our own suffering and take measures to avoid it, that same principle of sentience should be applied to animals.
The concept of animal intelligence has its roots in the theory of sentience, or an animal’s ability to experience both positive and negative emotions. If an animal is capable of suffering, then they should not be excluded from moral consideration, and if we as humans are aware of our own suffering and take measures to avoid it, that same principle of sentience should be applied to animals.
Vegan Snacks to Curb Your Hunger and Stay Healthy
Vegan snacks aren’t as elusive as you might think. After you have a few months of veganism under your belt, you’ll feel more confident about choosing snacks and meals that align with your values.
Vegan snacks aren’t as elusive as you might think. After you have a few months of veganism under your belt, you’ll feel more confident about choosing snacks and meals that align with your values.
“Petting Farms” Become Popular Post-Lockdown, but They Aren’t as Cute as They Seem
Petting farms—like petting zoos for farmed animals—perpetuate unrealistic ideas of animal farming, broadening the disconnect between the baby animals we love and the butchered animals we eat.
Petting farms—like petting zoos for farmed animals—perpetuate unrealistic ideas of animal farming, broadening the disconnect between the baby animals we love and the butchered animals we eat.
What Veganism Is, Why It Matters and How to Eat Plant-Based
A primer on the what, whys and hows of veganism.
A primer on the what, whys and hows of veganism.
Why Plant-Based Burgers at Fast Food Chains Get so… Mushy
We investigated why fast food chains can’t seem to nail plant-based meat, and here’s what we found.
We investigated why fast food chains can’t seem to nail plant-based meat, and here’s what we found.
New Climate Research Shows How Plants and Animals Face New Pressures in a Warming World
Thanks to climate change, many species are facing a tough road ahead.
Thanks to climate change, many species are facing a tough road ahead.
How Much Protein You Need to Be Healthy, Explained
The answer depends on your age and situation, but in general, most people are worried about the wrong nutrient.
The answer depends on your age and situation, but in general, most people are worried about the wrong nutrient.
Conditions for Chickens in Battery Cages Are More Sadistic Than Most People Realize
You probably knew chickens in battery cages are crammed in tight — but did you know about the neverending light and reproductive control?
You probably knew chickens in battery cages are crammed in tight — but did you know about the neverending light and reproductive control?
Beagles Are Bred by the Thousands on Factory Farms, and It’s Perfectly Legal
Charges against three animal rights activists for their open rescue of three dogs have been dismissed.
Charges against three animal rights activists for their open rescue of three dogs have been dismissed.
Why Coconut Milk Isn’t the Most Ethical Plant-Based Milk
The plant-based milk might be more environmentally friendly than dairy — but that doesn’t make it automatically ethical.
The plant-based milk might be more environmentally friendly than dairy — but that doesn’t make it automatically ethical.
Dairy Digesters Promise to Cut Methane — Unfortunately, They Might Be an Inefficient Band-Aid
A new report suggests the government might be funding the wrong solution.
A new report suggests the government might be funding the wrong solution.
Texas Panhandle Fire Has Killed Thousands of Cattle, Yet Ranching May Be to Blame
Cattle ranching contributes to the dangerous conditions making wildfires like Smokehouse Creek far more likely.
Cattle ranching contributes to the dangerous conditions making wildfires like Smokehouse Creek far more likely.
The Colleges With the Worst Animal Welfare Violations Might Shock You
Some very well known colleges are some of the worst animal rights offenders.
Some very well known colleges are some of the worst animal rights offenders.