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Abraham Lincoln: Connecting Human Rights and Animal Rights
Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday was yesterday, understood that animal rights and human rights are linked. “Rights” are about protecting interests. […]
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Charles Darwin Changed a Major Paradigm About Animals
Today, on Charles Darwin’s birthday, we thank him for his contributions to science. He changed a major paradigm of his time. […]
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“Granddad” the Oldest Fish in Captivity Has Died – What can we learn from him?
“Granddad” was the longest-living fish in a zoological setting. He was acquired by the Chicago Shedd Aquarium back in 1933 (!!!), supposedly for that year’s Chicago World Fair. […]
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Inspiration from Rosa Parks – Civil Rights Leader and Vegetarian
Happy birthday to Rosa Parks, who was born this day in 1913! This fearless, peace-promoting, civil rights activist (and vegetarian) remains an inspiration to us all. And, her refusal to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in 1955 ignited the fight to end the injustice of racial segregation. […]
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If You Could See The Real Cost of Seafood: By-Catch
“By-catch” refers to the unintentional capture of large numbers of non-targeted marine species. What if you could see the true cost directly on your plate? […]
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Less Than 4,000 Tigers Left in the Wild
Tigers are majestic animals who are both admired and feared, and the habitats on which they rely are the forests. But those forests are being cleared. […]
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The Tragic Death of Jill Phipps
On this day (February 1) in 1995, British animal rights activist Jill Phipps was crushed to death by a truck transporting veal calves during a protest in England. This was a profoundly devastating and tragic event. […]
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A Reminder About Roosters on this Chinese New Year
In the Chinese lunar calendar, we are leaving the year of the monkey and starting the year of the rooster. So, Happy New Year! […]
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Are Animal Foods Sustainable?
A single 3-ounce serving of beef requires a staggering *338 gallons* of water to produce. For poultry (chicken meat), it’s *88* gallons. For pig meat (pork), a whopping *108* gallons. […]
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Can We Afford to Play with Earth’s Climate?
Our two closest planetary neighbors, Venus and Mars, were once thought to have Earth-like climates in the distant past. But, a hospitable climate is not guaranteed forever. Today, temperatures on Venus can reach a blistering 864° F, while on Mars they can plummet to a frigid -195° F. […]