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Ohio lawmakers set new limits on owning exotic animals
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Reuters) - Ohio state lawmakers on Tuesday approved restrictions on exotic animal ownership that were pressed by officials after a man released dozens of dangerous animals from his farm and then killed himself last fall, touching off a big game hunt to quell a panic. The Ohio House voted 87 to 9 to approve restrictions and the Senate quickly concurred. The bill next goes to ...

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:21:29 -0700

First Terrestrial Animals Shuffled Onto Land
When creatures made their way onto land for the first time, it wasn't pretty.

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:17:40 -0700

Animals left for dead in Indonesian zoos
In a remote corner of Jakarta's Ragunan Zoo, a Malayan sun bear is pacing back and forth, shaking its head in an agitated manner. There is no shade or shelter in the tiny, dilapidated enclosure – just a stagnant pond full of rubbish. The bear, which is riddled with mange, rears up against a concrete wall and howls.

Mon, 21 May 2012 16:07:28 -0700

The Hearts and Minds of Animals: A Discussion with Dr. Marc Bekoff
Marc Bekoff is a former professor at the University of Colorado, Boulder. He's won various research awards including a Guggenheim Fellowship and has published numerous books and essays, including The Ten Trusts with Jane Goodall and The Emotional Lives of Animals. Two new works of Dr. Bekoff will appear in 2013, Ignoring nature no more: The case for compassionate conservation and Rewilding our ...

Mon, 21 May 2012 11:48:03 -0700

Fur Free West Hollywood and Last Chance for Animals Organize ‘Shop Humane West Hollywood Weekend’ Event
City of West Hollywood:

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:47:00 -0700