Animal Rights: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Arguments For and Against Zoos
As children, we're taught that zoos save endangered species and educate the public about animals, but zoos are not that simple and the arguments for and against zoos concern the treatment of the animals as well as the real lessons that children learn.
As children, we're taught that zoos save endangered species and educate the public about animals, but zoos are not that simple and the arguments for and against zoos concern the treatment of the animals as well as the real lessons that children learn.
VivisectionFAQ
Vivisection FAQ: Why do animal rights activists oppose animal experimentation? Isn’t there a law to protect animals in laboratories? Doesn’t the end justify the means?
Vivisection FAQ: Why do animal rights activists oppose animal experimentation? Isn’t there a law to protect animals in laboratories? Doesn’t the end justify the means?
GMO FAQ
Arguments for GMOs seem compelling - crops that grow faster, with less fertilizer, less pesticides, and more nutrients. But in our rush for solutions, are we overlooking the risks?
Arguments for GMOs seem compelling - crops that grow faster, with less fertilizer, less pesticides, and more nutrients. But in our rush for solutions, are we overlooking the risks?
How Many Animals Killed
Animal Rights Numbers - How many animals are killed each year for food, vivisection, fur, and hunting?
Animal Rights Numbers - How many animals are killed each year for food, vivisection, fur, and hunting?
The Hunting Debate
The arguments for and against hunting are both practical and ethical. This page explains the arguments about wildlife management, ethics, recreation, and human/deer conflicts.
The arguments for and against hunting are both practical and ethical. This page explains the arguments about wildlife management, ethics, recreation, and human/deer conflicts.
ArgumentsAgainstAR
Eight of the most common arguments against animals rights, as well as responses to those arguments.
Eight of the most common arguments against animals rights, as well as responses to those arguments.
Keeping Pets
Do Animal Rights Activists Want to Take My Pets Away? Because of pet overpopulation, just about all animal activists would probably agree that we should spay and neuter our cats and dogs. But there would be some disagreement if you were to ask whether we should keep and breed cats and dogs if all the shelters were empty and there were good, loving homes available.
Do Animal Rights Activists Want to Take My Pets Away? Because of pet overpopulation, just about all animal activists would probably agree that we should spay and neuter our cats and dogs. But there would be some disagreement if you were to ask whether we should keep and breed cats and dogs if all the shelters were empty and there were good, loving homes available.
Top 10 Animal Rights Issues
The top 10 animals rights issues, including human overpopulation, veganism, factory farming, animal experimentation, pets, and hunting.
The top 10 animals rights issues, including human overpopulation, veganism, factory farming, animal experimentation, pets, and hunting.
Ag-Gag Laws
In 2011, bills to prohibit undercover videos of farms were introduced in several state legislatures including
In 2011, bills to prohibit undercover videos of farms were introduced in several state legislatures including
Milk and Human Health
Cow's milk is not necessary for human health and numerous studies link dairy consumption with various health risks.
Cow's milk is not necessary for human health and numerous studies link dairy consumption with various health risks.
AR Facts and Myths
A number of myths stand in the way of the public’s understanding of animal rights. Below are a dozen of the most popular animal rights myths, along with some facts about animal rights.
A number of myths stand in the way of the public’s understanding of animal rights. Below are a dozen of the most popular animal rights myths, along with some facts about animal rights.
TimelineModern
Timeline of the modern Animal Rights Movement, including major milestones, setbacks and accomplishments.
Timeline of the modern Animal Rights Movement, including major milestones, setbacks and accomplishments.
Humane Meat
Most people would probably agree that factory farms are cruel, but is certified humane meat the answer? Animal activists argue both sides.
Most people would probably agree that factory farms are cruel, but is certified humane meat the answer? Animal activists argue both sides.
Free Dog and Cat Food
Are you having trouble affording dog food and cat food? There are resources to help you get free dog food and cat food.
Are you having trouble affording dog food and cat food? There are resources to help you get free dog food and cat food.
silk
Some people are surprised that vegans don't wear silk. Find out what silk is, how silk is made, and why vegans don't wear silk.
Some people are surprised that vegans don't wear silk. Find out what silk is, how silk is made, and why vegans don't wear silk.
Human Overpopulation
Human overpopulation is an animal rights issue as well as an environmental issue and a human rights issue. Human activities take habitat away from wild animals as well as kill animals directly.
Human overpopulation is an animal rights issue as well as an environmental issue and a human rights issue. Human activities take habitat away from wild animals as well as kill animals directly.
Civil Disobedience
What is civil disobedience, and how and why is it used?
What is civil disobedience, and how and why is it used?
Cruelty-Free Products
What are cruelty-free products and where can I buy cruelty-free products? The answers are not always clear, and cruelty-free products are not always vegan.
What are cruelty-free products and where can I buy cruelty-free products? The answers are not always clear, and cruelty-free products are not always vegan.
RightsvWelfare
Although animal rights and animal welfare frequently fall on the same side of an issue, there is a fundamental difference between the two ideologies: the right of humans to use animals.
Although animal rights and animal welfare frequently fall on the same side of an issue, there is a fundamental difference between the two ideologies: the right of humans to use animals.
Hunting Accidents
Ever wonder how many people are killed or injured in hunting accidents? According to the International Hunter Education Association, approximately 1,000 people in the US and Canada are accidentally shot by hunters every year
Ever wonder how many people are killed or injured in hunting accidents? According to the International Hunter Education Association, approximately 1,000 people in the US and Canada are accidentally shot by hunters every year
Animal Welfare Act
Summary of the Animal Welfare Act - Which facilities are covered? Which animals are covered? Which animals are exlcuded? How does the AWA protect animals? What are the AWA regulations? What are the criticisms of the AWA?
Summary of the Animal Welfare Act - Which facilities are covered? Which animals are covered? Which animals are exlcuded? How does the AWA protect animals? What are the AWA regulations? What are the criticisms of the AWA?
Circus Elephant Abuse
Elephants in circuses sometimes experience abuse at the hands of their trainers, including beatings, confinement and electrical shocks. Part 2 of a 4-part series. Bullhooks, rampages, and unnatural behaviors.
Elephants in circuses sometimes experience abuse at the hands of their trainers, including beatings, confinement and electrical shocks. Part 2 of a 4-part series. Bullhooks, rampages, and unnatural behaviors.
EndangeredZoos
Zoos are widely regarded as guardians of endangered species, so why do animal rights activists claim the zoos are abusive and cruel?
Zoos are widely regarded as guardians of endangered species, so why do animal rights activists claim the zoos are abusive and cruel?
Extinction Definition
: The extinction of an animal species occurs when the last individual member of that species dies. Although
: The extinction of an animal species occurs when the last individual member of that species dies. Although
What are Animal Rights?
What are animal rights? Do animal rights activists want animals to have the same rights as people?
What are animal rights? Do animal rights activists want animals to have the same rights as people?
Poaching
: Poaching is the illegal taking of wildlife, in violation of local, state, federal or international
: Poaching is the illegal taking of wildlife, in violation of local, state, federal or international
Veganism
What is veganism? Veganism is not a fad diet, but in fact, a philosophy and a way of living that encompasses more than what is on your plate.
What is veganism? Veganism is not a fad diet, but in fact, a philosophy and a way of living that encompasses more than what is on your plate.
Basic Tenets
Animal rights is the belief that animals have an intrinsic value separate from any value they have to humans, and are worthy of moral consideration. They have a right to be free of oppression, confinement, use and abuse by humans. Here's why.
Animal rights is the belief that animals have an intrinsic value separate from any value they have to humans, and are worthy of moral consideration. They have a right to be free of oppression, confinement, use and abuse by humans. Here's why.
Animal Cruelty Definition
The term "animal cruelty" gets thrown around a lot, but an animal activist's definition of animal cruelty
The term "animal cruelty" gets thrown around a lot, but an animal activist's definition of animal cruelty
Milk Facts
Objections to milk include animal rights concerns, environmental issues and human health risks.
Objections to milk include animal rights concerns, environmental issues and human health risks.
Vegan
What is a vegan diet, and how is it different from a vegetarian diet?
What is a vegan diet, and how is it different from a vegetarian diet?
Obama AR Issues
Where does U.S. President Barack Obama stand on animal rights issues, and what is his administration's animal rights record? This site will be updated continuously throughout Obama's administration.
Where does U.S. President Barack Obama stand on animal rights issues, and what is his administration's animal rights record? This site will be updated continuously throughout Obama's administration.
Reporting Animal Cruelty
Learn more about what constitutes animal cruelty, why reporting animal cruelty is important, who you should call and general guidelines for making your report.
Learn more about what constitutes animal cruelty, why reporting animal cruelty is important, who you should call and general guidelines for making your report.
AntibioticsHormonesrBGH
Factory farms cannot afford to care about animals collectively or individually. The animals are merely a product, and antibiotics and growth hormones such as rBGH are employed to make the operation more profitable.
Factory farms cannot afford to care about animals collectively or individually. The animals are merely a product, and antibiotics and growth hormones such as rBGH are employed to make the operation more profitable.
LD50
Definition of the controversial LD50 test, or Lethal Dose 50 test, an issue in animal rights and vivisection.
Definition of the controversial LD50 test, or Lethal Dose 50 test, an issue in animal rights and vivisection.
FactoryFarmingFAQ
Factory farming is the modern practice of raising animals for food in extreme confinement, in order to maximize profits. In addition to intense confinement, abuses usually associated with factory farming include massive doses of hormones and antibiotics, battery cages, debeaking, tail docking, gestation crates, and veal crates.
Factory farming is the modern practice of raising animals for food in extreme confinement, in order to maximize profits. In addition to intense confinement, abuses usually associated with factory farming include massive doses of hormones and antibiotics, battery cages, debeaking, tail docking, gestation crates, and veal crates.
What's Wrong with Veal
With the extreme confinement and cruelty, veal has become the symbol for what is wrong with factory farming.
With the extreme confinement and cruelty, veal has become the symbol for what is wrong with factory farming.
Grassroots Lobbying
Grassroots Lobbying 101 - This page will explain what grassroots lobbying is, why you should do it, and how to do it.
Grassroots Lobbying 101 - This page will explain what grassroots lobbying is, why you should do it, and how to do it.
Why Animals Should Have Rights
Giving animals rights may seem like a strange idea, and may even seem offensive or ridiculous. Why do animal rights activists want animals to have rights?
Giving animals rights may seem like a strange idea, and may even seem offensive or ridiculous. Why do animal rights activists want animals to have rights?
McDonald's and Animal Rights
McDonald’s is the world’s largest user of beef, and of all companies, probably has the most colorful animal rights history. From the longest trial in British history, to the non-vegetarian french fry scandal, to their support of factory farming practices, McDonald’s seems unable to keep themselves out of the campaigns of animal activists.
McDonald’s is the world’s largest user of beef, and of all companies, probably has the most colorful animal rights history. From the longest trial in British history, to the non-vegetarian french fry scandal, to their support of factory farming practices, McDonald’s seems unable to keep themselves out of the campaigns of animal activists.
Vegans and Honey
While arguments against honey may not be as easy to understand as those against meat or fur, for vegans, any exploitation of an animal is a violation of that animal's rights. Because honey comes from bees and bees are animals, honey is an animal product and therefore not vegan.
While arguments against honey may not be as easy to understand as those against meat or fur, for vegans, any exploitation of an animal is a violation of that animal's rights. Because honey comes from bees and bees are animals, honey is an animal product and therefore not vegan.
Horse Racing
What kinds of cruelty or abuse are involved in horse racing, and what is the animal rights position on horse racing? What are the animal welfare concerns about horse racing?
What kinds of cruelty or abuse are involved in horse racing, and what is the animal rights position on horse racing? What are the animal welfare concerns about horse racing?
Hunting Myths Facts
Sort out the hunting myths from the hunting facts. Learn the facts about hunting, wildlife mangement, and Lyme disease that hunters don't want you to know.
Sort out the hunting myths from the hunting facts. Learn the facts about hunting, wildlife mangement, and Lyme disease that hunters don't want you to know.
Cage Free Eggs
Horrible images of hens crowded in battery cages sometimes inspire people to reach for the “cage free” carton of eggs at the supermarket. But “cage free” does not mean “cruelty-free.”
Horrible images of hens crowded in battery cages sometimes inspire people to reach for the “cage free” carton of eggs at the supermarket. But “cage free” does not mean “cruelty-free.”
free to a good home
In 2007, Anthony Appolonia of Aberdeen, NJ, confessed to torturing and killing 14 cats and kittens ,
In 2007, Anthony Appolonia of Aberdeen, NJ, confessed to torturing and killing 14 cats and kittens ,
Fish Farms
While some believe that fish farming is the solution to overfishing, they do not take into account the environmental destruction and the inherent inefficiency of animal agriculture.
While some believe that fish farming is the solution to overfishing, they do not take into account the environmental destruction and the inherent inefficiency of animal agriculture.
Foster Rescue Expenses
Are animal fostering and rescue expenses tax-deductible? After a June, 2011 U.S. Tax Court decision, it depends on several factors.
Are animal fostering and rescue expenses tax-deductible? After a June, 2011 U.S. Tax Court decision, it depends on several factors.
Veal Crate
What is a veal crate, and why is it controversial?
What is a veal crate, and why is it controversial?
SolutionFactoryFarming
The cruelty of factory farming is well-documented, but what is the solution? Why can't we continue eating meat and other animal products and just treat the animals humanely?
The cruelty of factory farming is well-documented, but what is the solution? Why can't we continue eating meat and other animal products and just treat the animals humanely?
Animal Abuse
What is animal abuse, and how does it differ from animal cruelty?
What is animal abuse, and how does it differ from animal cruelty?
Vivisection
What is vivisection, and why are animal rights activists opposed to it?
What is vivisection, and why are animal rights activists opposed to it?
Grass-Fed Beef
What are the Differences Between Grass Fed Beef, Organic Beef and Feedlot Beef? How do they compare environmentally?
What are the Differences Between Grass Fed Beef, Organic Beef and Feedlot Beef? How do they compare environmentally?
Battery Cages
Battery cages are used in factory farming for egg-laying hens. How big is a battery cage, and why do animal advocates object to battery cages?
Battery cages are used in factory farming for egg-laying hens. How big is a battery cage, and why do animal advocates object to battery cages?
Avon, Mary Kay and Estee Lauder
After years of being cruelty-free, Avon, Mary Kay and Estee Lauder began animal testing again in 2012 in order to sell their products in China, which requires animal testing.
After years of being cruelty-free, Avon, Mary Kay and Estee Lauder began animal testing again in 2012 in order to sell their products in China, which requires animal testing.
Homemade Fruit Fly Trap
Step by step instructions, with photos, for how to make a humane, homemade fruit fly trap. And chances are, you won't have to buy anything.
Step by step instructions, with photos, for how to make a humane, homemade fruit fly trap. And chances are, you won't have to buy anything.
WrongGrassFedBeef
Although the production of feedlot beef is widely recognized as environmentally irresponsible, few people realize how destructive grass-fed beef is.
Although the production of feedlot beef is widely recognized as environmentally irresponsible, few people realize how destructive grass-fed beef is.
FurFarmed
Fur and Animal Rights: Approximately 30 million animals are raised in cages and cruelly killed worldwide for fur every year. Minks are the animals most commonly raised on fur farms, but foxes, chinchillas, rabbits, dogs and other animals are also victims. Animals raised on fur farms live in intense confinement, and suffer psychologically. Methods of killing on fur farms include breaking the animal's neck, gassing, lethal injection, genital electrocution and anal electrocution.
Fur and Animal Rights: Approximately 30 million animals are raised in cages and cruelly killed worldwide for fur every year. Minks are the animals most commonly raised on fur farms, but foxes, chinchillas, rabbits, dogs and other animals are also victims. Animals raised on fur farms live in intense confinement, and suffer psychologically. Methods of killing on fur farms include breaking the animal's neck, gassing, lethal injection, genital electrocution and anal electrocution.
Why do we have Factory Farming
Why do we have factory farming when so many people believe in animal welfare and object to factory farming?
Why do we have factory farming when so many people believe in animal welfare and object to factory farming?
Draize Test
: What is the Draize Test? : The Draize test an eye or skin irritancy test that involves putting a substance
: What is the Draize Test? : The Draize test an eye or skin irritancy test that involves putting a substance
Live With or Get Rid of Canada Geese
Whether you want Canada geese to leave or you want to find a way to live with them, there are humane, nonlethal solutions.
Whether you want Canada geese to leave or you want to find a way to live with them, there are humane, nonlethal solutions.
Changes in Your Own Life
For many activists, making changes in your own life is the first step toward helping animals. Each time we buy or boycott a product, we are voting with our wallets. By making these changes, you become part of the solution.
For many activists, making changes in your own life is the first step toward helping animals. Each time we buy or boycott a product, we are voting with our wallets. By making these changes, you become part of the solution.
Black Bears
Black bears are timid creatures, but they get in trouble when they go through garbage cans, or break into cars, garages, sheds and enclosed porches. By following a few common sense guidelines, we can minimize conflicts with black bears and learn to live in harmony with these magnificent creatures.
Black bears are timid creatures, but they get in trouble when they go through garbage cans, or break into cars, garages, sheds and enclosed porches. By following a few common sense guidelines, we can minimize conflicts with black bears and learn to live in harmony with these magnificent creatures.
Fur Trapping
Fur and Animal Rights: Approximately 10 million animals are trapped and killed worldwide each year for fur. Several U.S. states and many countries have banned the steel-jawed leg hold trap, which is notorious for its cruelty. Trappers now get around this ban by using other types of traps, including snare traps, conibear traps or leg hold traps with a thin layer of padding added. If you spend time in the woods with your dog or cat, it is important to learn how to release these traps.
Fur and Animal Rights: Approximately 10 million animals are trapped and killed worldwide each year for fur. Several U.S. states and many countries have banned the steel-jawed leg hold trap, which is notorious for its cruelty. Trappers now get around this ban by using other types of traps, including snare traps, conibear traps or leg hold traps with a thin layer of padding added. If you spend time in the woods with your dog or cat, it is important to learn how to release these traps.
Foie Gras
Animal rights activists oppose all uses of animals and advocate veganism, but many consider foie gras to be particularly cruel.
Animal rights activists oppose all uses of animals and advocate veganism, but many consider foie gras to be particularly cruel.
Animals as Property
On a philosophical level, abolishing the property status of all animals would be a great step forward in animal rights, because it would make it more difficult, if not impossible, for animal exploiters to continue using animals. On a more practical level, there are important legal reasons, right now, why pets should not be treated as property, so the debate over the property status of animals usually centers around pets
On a philosophical level, abolishing the property status of all animals would be a great step forward in animal rights, because it would make it more difficult, if not impossible, for animal exploiters to continue using animals. On a more practical level, there are important legal reasons, right now, why pets should not be treated as property, so the debate over the property status of animals usually centers around pets
Cultural Carrying Capacity
What is cultural carrying capacity, and how does it differ from biological carrying capacity?
What is cultural carrying capacity, and how does it differ from biological carrying capacity?
Protein, Soy and Tofu - Myths
Learn why vegans and vegetarians don't need to combine proteins, why you shouldn't ask vegans where they get their protein, and why it's good that tofu is bland.
Learn why vegans and vegetarians don't need to combine proteins, why you shouldn't ask vegans where they get their protein, and why it's good that tofu is bland.
Elephant Study
A study published in Science magazine in December, 2008, finds that zoo captivity shortens elephants' lives. An international team of researchers examined data from over 4,500 elephants, and found that elephants in zoos live much shorter lives compared to those in Kenya's Amboseli National Park and even compared to elephants working in a logging camp in Myanmar.
A study published in Science magazine in December, 2008, finds that zoo captivity shortens elephants' lives. An international team of researchers examined data from over 4,500 elephants, and found that elephants in zoos live much shorter lives compared to those in Kenya's Amboseli National Park and even compared to elephants working in a logging camp in Myanmar.
Dolphin-Safe Tuna
Do some cans of tuna contain dolphin meat? How are dolphins harmed in tuna fishing? What is dolphin-safe tuna? Should I buy dolphin-safe tuna?
Do some cans of tuna contain dolphin meat? How are dolphins harmed in tuna fishing? What is dolphin-safe tuna? Should I buy dolphin-safe tuna?
Stem Cells and Vivisection
Could stem cell research end animal experimentation some day? An analysis of whether stem cell research might end vivisection in the future, and how this impacts the animal rights and animal welfare positions.
Could stem cell research end animal experimentation some day? An analysis of whether stem cell research might end vivisection in the future, and how this impacts the animal rights and animal welfare positions.
Police Dogs
Police dogs and search and rescue dogs are not often discussed as an animal rights issue, since there are so many other issues that affect and harm more animals. When discussions of police dogs, search and rescue dogs and animal welfare come up, the issue is usually about protecting the dogs while they are working in dangerous situations, and not about whether dogs should be used in this way.
Police dogs and search and rescue dogs are not often discussed as an animal rights issue, since there are so many other issues that affect and harm more animals. When discussions of police dogs, search and rescue dogs and animal welfare come up, the issue is usually about protecting the dogs while they are working in dangerous situations, and not about whether dogs should be used in this way.
Livestock Grazing
The Bureau of Land Management manages 256 million acres of public lands in the United States, and allows livestock grazing on 160 million acres of that land. Environmental, taxpayer and wildlife advocates object to the grazing of livestock on public lands for different reasons.
The Bureau of Land Management manages 256 million acres of public lands in the United States, and allows livestock grazing on 160 million acres of that land. Environmental, taxpayer and wildlife advocates object to the grazing of livestock on public lands for different reasons.
FurSeals
Fur and Animal Rights: Every year, hundreds of thousands of baby harp seals are clubbed to death in front of their mothers by Canadian fishermen. The quota set by the Canadian government for 2008 was 275,000 seals. The event has turned into an annual spectacle, with animal protection groups attempting to document the slaughter from ships or helicopters.
Fur and Animal Rights: Every year, hundreds of thousands of baby harp seals are clubbed to death in front of their mothers by Canadian fishermen. The quota set by the Canadian government for 2008 was 275,000 seals. The event has turned into an annual spectacle, with animal protection groups attempting to document the slaughter from ships or helicopters.
Fruitarian Diet
What is the fruitarian diet, and how is it different from a vegan or vegetarian diet?
What is the fruitarian diet, and how is it different from a vegan or vegetarian diet?
EarthlingsReview
Review of the documentary film 'Earthlings' on DVD. Two-thirds of the footage is undercover videos, taking the viewer to places where video cameras would probably never be allowed, including a circus elephant training facility, where an elephant trainer explains to a new employee how to dig the hook into an elephant’s flesh and twist it in order to teach the elephant to obey.
Review of the documentary film 'Earthlings' on DVD. Two-thirds of the footage is undercover videos, taking the viewer to places where video cameras would probably never be allowed, including a circus elephant training facility, where an elephant trainer explains to a new employee how to dig the hook into an elephant’s flesh and twist it in order to teach the elephant to obey.
Iditarod Dogs
Background and history of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race; Cruelty to the dogs and other animals, including culling, beating, whipping and deaths, from an animal rights perspective.
Background and history of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race; Cruelty to the dogs and other animals, including culling, beating, whipping and deaths, from an animal rights perspective.
FakeFurOrReal
Is it fake fur or real fur? Labels are not always correct, and you can't always tell by looking and touching, but there is one fool-proof test.
Is it fake fur or real fur? Labels are not always correct, and you can't always tell by looking and touching, but there is one fool-proof test.
Interviews
When the media shows up to your event or invites you to the studio for an interview, be prepared.
When the media shows up to your event or invites you to the studio for an interview, be prepared.
100 Sled Dogs Killed
A sled dog tour company in Canada killed 100 sled dogs when post-Olympics tourism declined.
A sled dog tour company in Canada killed 100 sled dogs when post-Olympics tourism declined.
Semi-Vegetarian
What is the semi-vegetarian diet, and how is it different from the vegetarian diet?
What is the semi-vegetarian diet, and how is it different from the vegetarian diet?
No Animals Were Harmed
Seeing the certification, "No Animals Were Harmed"® at the end of the credits in a movie or TV show sounds
Seeing the certification, "No Animals Were Harmed"® at the end of the credits in a movie or TV show sounds
Aquariums Animal Rights
Why do animal rights activists oppose aquariums? Do fish and have rights? What are the concerns about keeping marine mammals in captivity?
Why do animal rights activists oppose aquariums? Do fish and have rights? What are the concerns about keeping marine mammals in captivity?
Jacklighting
What is jacklighting, and why is it illegal in some areas?
What is jacklighting, and why is it illegal in some areas?
Horse Slaughter Arguments
While animal advocates argue against horse slaughter, some horse breeders and owners say that horse slaughter is a necessary evil. Issues include overbreeding, horse racing, and financial factors.
While animal advocates argue against horse slaughter, some horse breeders and owners say that horse slaughter is a necessary evil. Issues include overbreeding, horse racing, and financial factors.
Laboratory-Grown Meat
Laboratory-grown meat would still contain animal products, would still be a waste of resources, and would still require animal use and suffering.
Laboratory-grown meat would still contain animal products, would still be a waste of resources, and would still require animal use and suffering.
Sexism in the Animal Rights Movement
Sexual campaigns and misogynistic language do little, if anything, to help the animal rights movement, but cause a great deal of harm to the movement itself as well as society as a whole. Attacks on someone’s gender, race, religion, class, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation are never justified.
Sexual campaigns and misogynistic language do little, if anything, to help the animal rights movement, but cause a great deal of harm to the movement itself as well as society as a whole. Attacks on someone’s gender, race, religion, class, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation are never justified.
What's Wrong with Eating Fish
The reasons for not eating fish range from animal rights concerns to the effects of overfishing on the environment.
The reasons for not eating fish range from animal rights concerns to the effects of overfishing on the environment.
What's Wrong with Dog Shows
What are the arguments against dog shows, and how can both breeders and animal rights activists both say they are concerned about the welfare of the dogs?
What are the arguments against dog shows, and how can both breeders and animal rights activists both say they are concerned about the welfare of the dogs?
Bob Barker and Animal Rights
Bob Barker, the former host of The Price is Right, is a long-time animal rights supporter. Barker has made numerous million-dollar donations for animal rights, spoken out against fur, and promoted spaying and neutering of cats and dogs.
Bob Barker, the former host of The Price is Right, is a long-time animal rights supporter. Barker has made numerous million-dollar donations for animal rights, spoken out against fur, and promoted spaying and neutering of cats and dogs.
Biological Carrying Capacity
What is biological carrying capacity, and how is it different from cultural carrying capacity?
What is biological carrying capacity, and how is it different from cultural carrying capacity?
Endangered Species
: Under the Endangered Species Act , an endangered species is "any species which is in danger of extinction
: Under the Endangered Species Act , an endangered species is "any species which is in danger of extinction
Eggs and Animal Cruelty
What's wrong with eating eggs? Eating eggs is bad for animals, the environment and human health.
What's wrong with eating eggs? Eating eggs is bad for animals, the environment and human health.
Pollo-Vegetarian
What is a pollo-vegetarian diet, and how is it different from a vegetarian diet?
What is a pollo-vegetarian diet, and how is it different from a vegetarian diet?
PescoVegetarian
What is the pesco-vegetarian diet, and how is it different from a vegetarian diet?
What is the pesco-vegetarian diet, and how is it different from a vegetarian diet?
Speciesism
What is speciesism, and why is it important?
What is speciesism, and why is it important?
ProtestsDemonstrations
How to organize and publicize protests and demonstrations.
How to organize and publicize protests and demonstrations.
Hoarding
Animal hoarding is usually defined by three criteria, and may be a form of mental illness.
Animal hoarding is usually defined by three criteria, and may be a form of mental illness.
KucinichSpeech
Complete word-for-word transcript of U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich's Speech at the 2010 Animal Rights National Conference
Complete word-for-word transcript of U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich's Speech at the 2010 Animal Rights National Conference
AnimalAttorney
There is no one area of law in which all animal rights attorneys practice, because animal issues span many areas of law. Animal rights lawyers have a variety of types of practices.
There is no one area of law in which all animal rights attorneys practice, because animal issues span many areas of law. Animal rights lawyers have a variety of types of practices.
HuntingEnvironment
Hunters often tout their role in conserving the environment, but are they really environmentalists?
Hunters often tout their role in conserving the environment, but are they really environmentalists?
What is a CAFO?
What is a CAFO? The US Environmental Protection Agency has a very specific definition.
What is a CAFO? The US Environmental Protection Agency has a very specific definition.
Endangered Species Act
What is the Endangered Species Act? What is the purpose of the ESA? What activities are prohibited under the ESA, and which federal agencies administer the ESA?
What is the Endangered Species Act? What is the purpose of the ESA? What activities are prohibited under the ESA, and which federal agencies administer the ESA?
Vegan FAQ
Vegan FAQ: How do you get your protein? Isn't it hard to be vegan? Haven't we evolved to be omnivores? Plus other common questions about veganism.
Vegan FAQ: How do you get your protein? Isn't it hard to be vegan? Haven't we evolved to be omnivores? Plus other common questions about veganism.
Bestiality
Animal advocates oppose bestiality (also known as beastiality or zoophilia) for different reasons from most people.
Animal advocates oppose bestiality (also known as beastiality or zoophilia) for different reasons from most people.
Milk and Veal
Few people understand how their purchase of milk is connected to the veal industry, when in fact, veal is a by-product of the dairy industry.
Few people understand how their purchase of milk is connected to the veal industry, when in fact, veal is a by-product of the dairy industry.
Paul McCartney Profile
Paul McCartney is a long-time vegetarian and animal rights supporter.
Paul McCartney is a long-time vegetarian and animal rights supporter.
First Ag-gag Laws
Ag-gag laws are in the news in 2012, and many consider Iowa to have the nation's first ag-gag law, but the first ag-gag laws were passed over twenty years ago.
Ag-gag laws are in the news in 2012, and many consider Iowa to have the nation's first ag-gag law, but the first ag-gag laws were passed over twenty years ago.
DeerManagement
Learn about the financial incentives for state wildlife agencies to manage deer as a resource for hunters, as well as the strategies to increase the deer population on state wildlife management lands, including clear-cutting, farmer lease programs and plantings of deer-preferred vegetation. Includes quotes from state agencies of Arizona, Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois.
Learn about the financial incentives for state wildlife agencies to manage deer as a resource for hunters, as well as the strategies to increase the deer population on state wildlife management lands, including clear-cutting, farmer lease programs and plantings of deer-preferred vegetation. Includes quotes from state agencies of Arizona, Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois.
Lanolin Facts
Lanolin, found in many health and beauty items, is a byproduct of the wool industry, which involves animal cruelty toward sheep.
Lanolin, found in many health and beauty items, is a byproduct of the wool industry, which involves animal cruelty toward sheep.
Elephant Abuse in Film
A 2005 video from Animal Defenders International allegedly shows elephants being abused with beatings
A 2005 video from Animal Defenders International allegedly shows elephants being abused with beatings
McCartney Wedding
Longtime vegetarian Paul McCartney wed American businesswoman Nancy Shevell on October 9, 2011, and vegetarians and vegans want to know: Was the wedding vegetarian? Vegan?
Longtime vegetarian Paul McCartney wed American businesswoman Nancy Shevell on October 9, 2011, and vegetarians and vegans want to know: Was the wedding vegetarian? Vegan?
US Circus Animal Ban
If passed, the Traveling Exotic Animal Protection Act (TEAPA) would ban traveling circuses from using exotic animals like elephants and tigers.
If passed, the Traveling Exotic Animal Protection Act (TEAPA) would ban traveling circuses from using exotic animals like elephants and tigers.
FreeRangeOrganicLocalMeat
Meat and other animal products are an inefficient use of resources and a serious environmental issue. Are free-range, organic or local meat the answer?
Meat and other animal products are an inefficient use of resources and a serious environmental issue. Are free-range, organic or local meat the answer?
GettingMessage
Learn how to get free media publicity through press releases, public service announcements and calendar listings.
Learn how to get free media publicity through press releases, public service announcements and calendar listings.
No Such Thing as a Vegan
Do vegans kill animals? Is it true that there is no such thing as a vegan? Is it possible to live completely free of animal products? What are some hidden animal products?
Do vegans kill animals? Is it true that there is no such thing as a vegan? Is it possible to live completely free of animal products? What are some hidden animal products?
CITES
CITES is an acronym for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. But how does CITES work, and what is or isn't covered by CITES?
CITES is an acronym for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. But how does CITES work, and what is or isn't covered by CITES?
Hair Fix
Hair Fix is a vegan, cruelty-free dry shampoo. I used Hair Fix twice when my hair was slightly oily and needed to be shampooed.
Hair Fix is a vegan, cruelty-free dry shampoo. I used Hair Fix twice when my hair was slightly oily and needed to be shampooed.
Hunters and Wildlife Conservation
Hunters in the United States claim that they pay for wildlife conservation, but the truth is that they pay for a very, very small portion of wildlife conservation in the United States.
Hunters in the United States claim that they pay for wildlife conservation, but the truth is that they pay for a very, very small portion of wildlife conservation in the United States.
Vegan Gift Guide
Whether it's a holiday, birthday, graduation or other occasion, choosing a gift for a vegan might seem like walking through a mine field. Here are some do's and don't's for vegan gift giving. Learn how to choose a gift for a vegan.
Whether it's a holiday, birthday, graduation or other occasion, choosing a gift for a vegan might seem like walking through a mine field. Here are some do's and don't's for vegan gift giving. Learn how to choose a gift for a vegan.
Portrayals of Exploitation
Foster Farms Imposters
Foster Farms Imposters
What is Breed Specific Legislation?
What is Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) and what's wrong with it?
What is Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) and what's wrong with it?
MeatEnvironment
Unbiased, scientific data from the United Nations shows the negative impact of meat and animal agriculture on the environment.
Unbiased, scientific data from the United Nations shows the negative impact of meat and animal agriculture on the environment.
Jaynes Elephant Part 4
Elephants in circuses experience abuse at the hands of their trainers, including beatings, confinement and electrical shocks. Moral consideration of different species, the ethical disconnect, and elephant sanctuaries.
Elephants in circuses experience abuse at the hands of their trainers, including beatings, confinement and electrical shocks. Moral consideration of different species, the ethical disconnect, and elephant sanctuaries.
Horse Carts
Concerns about working conditions and threats to the health and safety of both people and horses are some of the arguments against horse carts and carriages.
Concerns about working conditions and threats to the health and safety of both people and horses are some of the arguments against horse carts and carriages.
PetsARActivists
If animal rights activists oppose keeping pets, why do so many of them have pets?
If animal rights activists oppose keeping pets, why do so many of them have pets?
Chicken - What's Wrong with Chicken
Chicken consumption in the United States has been on the rise since the 1940s, but concerns about animal rights, factory farming, sustainability, and human health are causing some people to swear off chicken meat and go vegetarian and vegan.
Chicken consumption in the United States has been on the rise since the 1940s, but concerns about animal rights, factory farming, sustainability, and human health are causing some people to swear off chicken meat and go vegetarian and vegan.
Watson Interview
Interview with Captain Paul Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, about Greenpeace, pigs, fish, meat-eating environmentalists and the TV series Whale Wars.
Interview with Captain Paul Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, about Greenpeace, pigs, fish, meat-eating environmentalists and the TV series Whale Wars.
carmine
Carmine, or cochineal, is a red coloring that comes from a beetle. Most vegans and vegetarians avoid products containing carmine.
Carmine, or cochineal, is a red coloring that comes from a beetle. Most vegans and vegetarians avoid products containing carmine.
Types of Diets
Descriptions of various types of vegan and vegetarian diets, including some diets that are sometimes confused with vegan and vegetarian diets.
Descriptions of various types of vegan and vegetarian diets, including some diets that are sometimes confused with vegan and vegetarian diets.
Animal Rights Instead of Human Rights
This question is posed to animal rights activists at countless protests and outreach tables, but is based on a faulty assumption.
This question is posed to animal rights activists at countless protests and outreach tables, but is based on a faulty assumption.
Mulesing
What is mulesing, and why do animal activists say that it's cruel?
What is mulesing, and why do animal activists say that it's cruel?
Nondairy and Non-Dairy
Foods marked "nondairy" or "non-dairy" can be an issue for vegans, people with religious dietary restrictions
Foods marked "nondairy" or "non-dairy" can be an issue for vegans, people with religious dietary restrictions
Electric Immobilization Slaughter
Electric immobilization is the standard method of slaughtering chickens in the US, but animal advocates believe that it is inhumane.
Electric immobilization is the standard method of slaughtering chickens in the US, but animal advocates believe that it is inhumane.
Zanesville OH Exotic Animals Killed
Terry Thompson apparently released 56 of his exotic animals, including lions, tigers, wolves, leopards and bears, before committing suicide on October 18, 2011. Authorities killed 48 animals, one was hit and killed by a motorist, one monkey was killed by one of the big cats, and six animals were taken to a zoo.
Terry Thompson apparently released 56 of his exotic animals, including lions, tigers, wolves, leopards and bears, before committing suicide on October 18, 2011. Authorities killed 48 animals, one was hit and killed by a motorist, one monkey was killed by one of the big cats, and six animals were taken to a zoo.
What is Wrong with Eating Beef?
Between the animal protection issues, environmental issues and health issues, there are plenty of reasons not to eat beef.
Between the animal protection issues, environmental issues and health issues, there are plenty of reasons not to eat beef.
Now that I’m vegan, what do I
Now that I’m vegan, what do I do with my animal products -- my leather shoes and wool sweaters?
Now that I’m vegan, what do I do with my animal products -- my leather shoes and wool sweaters?
PETA Profile
Profile, history and background of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
Profile, history and background of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
Vegan Health FAQ
Don't vegans need to be careful? What about that person who went vegan and almost died? Are there some people who can't be vegan? Vegan doctor Michael Greger, M.D. answers your vegan health FAQ.
Don't vegans need to be careful? What about that person who went vegan and almost died? Are there some people who can't be vegan? Vegan doctor Michael Greger, M.D. answers your vegan health FAQ.
Shark Finning
Are bans against shark fin soup racist? What is shark finning? Why is it considered cruel? Is it illegal? How many sharks are killed this way?
Are bans against shark fin soup racist? What is shark finning? Why is it considered cruel? Is it illegal? How many sharks are killed this way?
GMO Salmon
What is genetically engineered or GMO salmon, and what's wrong with it?
What is genetically engineered or GMO salmon, and what's wrong with it?
FARMprofile
Profile, background and history of Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM)
Profile, background and history of Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM)
Shoot Shovel and Shut Up
Shoot, shovel and shut up is an illegal way of dealing with animals.
Shoot, shovel and shut up is an illegal way of dealing with animals.
DeerOverabundance
Instead of using scientific terms, wildlife management agencies will use the word “overabundant” to describe the deer population. “Overabundant” is not a scientific word and has no scientific definition. It has nothing to do with overpopulation or biological carrying capacity.
Instead of using scientific terms, wildlife management agencies will use the word “overabundant” to describe the deer population. “Overabundant” is not a scientific word and has no scientific definition. It has nothing to do with overpopulation or biological carrying capacity.
What's Wrong with Pork?
The reasons for not eating pork include animal rights, animal welfare, the environment and human health.
The reasons for not eating pork include animal rights, animal welfare, the environment and human health.
Limit Laws
"Limit laws" are designed to protect people and pets, but animal advocates oppose limit laws because
"Limit laws" are designed to protect people and pets, but animal advocates oppose limit laws because
What is Humane Meat
What is humane meat, and how is it different from other meat?
What is humane meat, and how is it different from other meat?
Veganic Farming
Veganic farming is quite different from mainstream organic farming.
Veganic farming is quite different from mainstream organic farming.
Vegetarian Diet
What is the vegetarian diet, and how is it different from a vegan diet?
What is the vegetarian diet, and how is it different from a vegan diet?
VeganCauliflowerRisotto
Risotto is often laden with butter and cheese, but this vegan recipe for cauliflower and mushroom risotto is delicious, healthy and animal-friendly.
Risotto is often laden with butter and cheese, but this vegan recipe for cauliflower and mushroom risotto is delicious, healthy and animal-friendly.
Extremists or Hypocrites
Animal rights activists are frequently discredited as either hypocrites or extremists, but how accurate are those labels? Are all animal rights activists either hypocrites or extremists, and why do these labels keep popping up?
Animal rights activists are frequently discredited as either hypocrites or extremists, but how accurate are those labels? Are all animal rights activists either hypocrites or extremists, and why do these labels keep popping up?