Animal Matters | Promoting the Welfare of Animals Worldwide

Government of Iceland Sets Annual Whaling Quotas
The government will allow 426 whales to be killed each year until 2024.
Europewide Dogfighting Network Exposed
The network was recently discovered by investigators working for the BBC.
Race Track Temporarily Closed After Deaths of 22 Horses
The investigation into the deaths at the track in California is still underway.
Kellogg Reduces Its Use of Animals in Product Testing
The company from now on will use animals only to ensure food safety or quality.

Wildlife

Elephants
Learn about poaching, habitat destruction, climate change, extinction and other wildlife-related issues.

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News About Wildlife

Chinese Woman Imprisoned for 15 Years for Smuggling of Ivory

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Pets

Dogs
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News About Pets

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Farm Animals

Cows
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News About Farm Animals

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Laboratory Animals

Rabbits
Learn about vivisection, xenotransplantation, cloning and other laboratory animal-related issues.

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News About Laboratory Animals

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