Parliamentary Prorogation Halts Bills to Ban Zoo Elephants, Great Apes, and Live Horse Exports
A Canadian government bill to ban zoos from acquiring or breeding elephants and great apes has been stopped by the prorogation of Parliament, along with a separate bill to ban live horse exports to Japan for slaughter, despite support from animal welfare groups and some musicians; however, the horse...
Parliamentary Prorogation Halts Bills to Ban Zoo Elephants, Great Apes, and Live Horse Exports
A Canadian government bill to ban zoos from acquiring or breeding elephants and great apes has been stopped by the prorogation of Parliament, along with a separate bill to ban live horse exports to Japan for slaughter, despite support from animal welfare groups and some musicians; however, the horse...
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44% Bias Score
Sentience: Expanding the Circle of Feeling Beings
Scientific research has expanded the definition of sentience to include cephalopods and decapod crustaceans, recognizing their capacity to experience pain, pleasure, and adapt behavior, impacting future animal welfare discussions.
Sentience: Expanding the Circle of Feeling Beings
Scientific research has expanded the definition of sentience to include cephalopods and decapod crustaceans, recognizing their capacity to experience pain, pleasure, and adapt behavior, impacting future animal welfare discussions.
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36% Bias Score
Mexico Constitutionally Protects Animals
Mexico's Congress unanimously approved a constitutional amendment protecting animals, mandating animal welfare education, prohibiting abuse, and directing the creation of comprehensive animal protection laws within six months, addressing Mexico's high rate of animal abuse.
Mexico Constitutionally Protects Animals
Mexico's Congress unanimously approved a constitutional amendment protecting animals, mandating animal welfare education, prohibiting abuse, and directing the creation of comprehensive animal protection laws within six months, addressing Mexico's high rate of animal abuse.
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52% Bias Score
French Marine Zoo Closes, Orcas' Future Uncertain
Marineland Antibes, a French marine zoo, closed on December 4, 2023, due to a new law banning cetacean shows, leaving the future of its two orcas and twelve dolphins uncertain, with relocation options including a Canadian sanctuary or Loro Parque in Tenerife.
French Marine Zoo Closes, Orcas' Future Uncertain
Marineland Antibes, a French marine zoo, closed on December 4, 2023, due to a new law banning cetacean shows, leaving the future of its two orcas and twelve dolphins uncertain, with relocation options including a Canadian sanctuary or Loro Parque in Tenerife.
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48% Bias Score
Abused Dog Returned to Owner by Rome Animal Shelter
Hope, a 12-year-old dog with Cushing's syndrome, was returned to her abusive homeless owner by Rome's Muratella animal shelter on December 21st, despite pending adoption and reports of her distress. This follows previous incidents of abused animals being returned to their owners by the shelter.
Abused Dog Returned to Owner by Rome Animal Shelter
Hope, a 12-year-old dog with Cushing's syndrome, was returned to her abusive homeless owner by Rome's Muratella animal shelter on December 21st, despite pending adoption and reports of her distress. This follows previous incidents of abused animals being returned to their owners by the shelter.
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56% Bias Score
"Gadhimai Festival: Thousands of Animals Sacrificed Despite Court Order"
"The Gadhimai festival in Nepal saw the sacrifice of at least 4,200 buffaloes and thousands of goats and pigeons, despite a court order for a gradual phase-out. Activists rescued over 750 animals from illegal transport from India, highlighting ongoing challenges in curbing the practice."
"Gadhimai Festival: Thousands of Animals Sacrificed Despite Court Order"
"The Gadhimai festival in Nepal saw the sacrifice of at least 4,200 buffaloes and thousands of goats and pigeons, despite a court order for a gradual phase-out. Activists rescued over 750 animals from illegal transport from India, highlighting ongoing challenges in curbing the practice."
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52% Bias Score
Turkish Man Sentenced for Dog Sexual Abuse
A Turkish court sentenced Paşa Türk to 1 year and 6 months in prison and a 30,000 lira fine for sexually abusing a dog named Alice on June 4, 2024, in Bakırköy; the sentence is being appealed due to prior similar incidents and perceived leniency.
Turkish Man Sentenced for Dog Sexual Abuse
A Turkish court sentenced Paşa Türk to 1 year and 6 months in prison and a 30,000 lira fine for sexually abusing a dog named Alice on June 4, 2024, in Bakırköy; the sentence is being appealed due to prior similar incidents and perceived leniency.
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40% Bias Score
Augsburg Slaughterhouse Banned from Pig Slaughtering Due to Animal Welfare Violations
The Augsburg slaughterhouse is banned from pig slaughtering due to repeated failures in electrical stunning, despite staff retraining and fines; the facility made attempts to improve but failed to meet authority standards, impacting one-third of their revenue.
Augsburg Slaughterhouse Banned from Pig Slaughtering Due to Animal Welfare Violations
The Augsburg slaughterhouse is banned from pig slaughtering due to repeated failures in electrical stunning, despite staff retraining and fines; the facility made attempts to improve but failed to meet authority standards, impacting one-third of their revenue.
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44% Bias Score
Marineland Antibes Closes, Sparking Orca Relocation Debate
Marineland Antibes, a marine zoo in southern France, closed Sunday due to a 2021 French law banning cetacean shows and direct contact, leaving the future of its two orcas and twelve dolphins uncertain, with relocation options sparking debate among animal rights groups and the public.
Marineland Antibes Closes, Sparking Orca Relocation Debate
Marineland Antibes, a marine zoo in southern France, closed Sunday due to a 2021 French law banning cetacean shows and direct contact, leaving the future of its two orcas and twelve dolphins uncertain, with relocation options sparking debate among animal rights groups and the public.
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44% Bias Score
Conflicting 2025 Predictions: Hope, Fears, and the Path Forward
Several experts offered contrasting predictions for 2025, including the end of wars (Herrero), environmental improvements contingent on behavioral change (Piccard), potential catastrophes and a battle for truth (Neubauer), a shift towards genuine social connections (Doowy), and the end of whale hunt...
Conflicting 2025 Predictions: Hope, Fears, and the Path Forward
Several experts offered contrasting predictions for 2025, including the end of wars (Herrero), environmental improvements contingent on behavioral change (Piccard), potential catastrophes and a battle for truth (Neubauer), a shift towards genuine social connections (Doowy), and the end of whale hunt...
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24% Bias Score
Environmental Groups Sue EU Over Reduced Wolf Protection
Five environmental groups are challenging the European Union's decision to reduce the protected status of the wolf, arguing procedural violations and a lack of scientific basis, citing the EU's disregard for a 60-day appeal period and the silencing of opposing voices at the December 2 Berne Conventi...
Environmental Groups Sue EU Over Reduced Wolf Protection
Five environmental groups are challenging the European Union's decision to reduce the protected status of the wolf, arguing procedural violations and a lack of scientific basis, citing the EU's disregard for a 60-day appeal period and the silencing of opposing voices at the December 2 Berne Conventi...
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52% Bias Score
Gadhimai Festival Sees Reduced, But Continued, Animal Sacrifice
The Gadhimai festival in Nepal saw a reduced number of animal sacrifices this year, with approximately 4,200 buffaloes and thousands of other animals killed, down from hundreds of thousands in previous years, despite ongoing efforts by activists and legal challenges.
Gadhimai Festival Sees Reduced, But Continued, Animal Sacrifice
The Gadhimai festival in Nepal saw a reduced number of animal sacrifices this year, with approximately 4,200 buffaloes and thousands of other animals killed, down from hundreds of thousands in previous years, despite ongoing efforts by activists and legal challenges.
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52% Bias Score