A philosophy scholar has developed a practical “decision tree” to help scientists and ethicists evaluate which creatures may be conscious.

Attorney Taylor Waters discusses the harms of infantilizing animals as "cute," big-eyed, round-faced, bobble-headed, ...

A woman campaigning to change the laws surrounding pet theft has stressed the importance of her petition as she stated, ...

The primate expert whose influence underpins all that the facility does got a hero’s welcome for her 2022 appearance.

When news broke last week of the death of Jane Goodall at age 91, Ron Arias was reminded of the time he’d spent with her for a PEOPLE magazine profile years ago — and two unforgettable scenes he ...

Her legacy is one of compassion, courage, and scientific integrity—a legacy that continues to inspire people worldwide to ...

A Catholic Case and Why It Matters,' Christopher Steck, S.J., faces the ethical tensions within the Roman Catholic tradition ...

Through her groundbreaking work with chimps in Africa, Goodall helped people understand that animals are sentient and ...

Accusatory in tone, this show at ΕΜΣΤ Αthens frames the mainstream animal rights debate within a wider context of human ...

Folks are starting to notice a rise in “prickle pigs” across their cities. A recent sighting in South Central Texas has left a few locals wondering if the bowlegged animals are stepping out of their ...

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