A new article in Newsweek explores an issue that animal advocates have talked about for years: the fact that hunting removes the largest, strongest individuals from the population. Instead of survival of the fittest, scientists are seeing "survival

The Taiwanese government has an appalling reputation when it comes to dealing with stray animals. Before the Animal Protection Law came into effect in 1998, the methods used to dispose of unwanted animals were horrifying. Images of dogs being drowned.

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick will receive an award in March for his "commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage." Press Release:http://www.edblock.org/sites/default/files /pdf/press_conference_release_12-22-09.pdf. *SICK*

In Defense of Animals (IDA), an international zoo watchdog organization, says the unusual death of 26-year-old Kiba, an African elephant at the Nashville Zoo, provides yet another tragic example of why elephants should not be held in zoos.

A Richmond man was found guilty this afternoon of three felonies and one misdemeanor related to a dogfighting operation.

A 21-year-old Jefferson woman may be charged with animal cruelty after allegedly throwing a puppy from a vehicle Saturday, according to a witness and police reports.

A bull had to be shot dead by police after making a dramatic festive dash for freedom from an abattoir.

Can the Humans be stopped? Will we end a 200 million year run, just because we can? I know we are the dominate species on the planet, we prove that all the time. We love proving it. We are genius at making deadly devices large and small. Amazing robot air

Tetepare may be one of the last tropical island paradises left on earth. The 120 square kilometer island (46 square miles), long untouched by industry or agriculture, is currently threatened by logging interests.