(SEA SHEPHERD NEWS) Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has announced that it has some new faces joining its advisory board. Actor Sean Connery, surfing champion Stephanie Gilmore, and TV writer, producer and director, Sam Simon have united with other celebrity activists in support of the leading marine conservation non-profit. Read more on the devoted SSCS members and supporters using their expertise to put an end to whaling. — Global Animal
(MILITARY DOGS) The concept of canine post-traumatic stress disorder is becoming more apparent as military working dogs show increasing signs of behavioral changes more commonly associated with their human counterparts. Sources say that of 650 dogs deployed by American forces, around 5% are developing PTSD. Read more on military canine PTSD and the discussion over how these heroic dogs are being treated. — Global Animal
(CELEBRITY ANIMAL ACTIVIST) Singer Ke$ha has adopted a new animal cause. As the first Global Ambassador of the Humane Society International, Ke$ha is calling for people to help feed, protect, and treat street dogs from around the world. Watch her new video to find out what the Humane Society International is doing to help protect these animals and what you can do to help. — Global Animal
(VEGETARIAN CELEBRITIES) PETA has launched a new animal rights campaign – vegan and vegetarian celebrity postage stamps. The stamps which were released Tuesday feature celebs such as Pam Anderson and Ellen Degeneres, and historical figures like Gandhi and Leonardo da Vinci. The stamps will be available through the holiday rush in hopes of increasing animal rights awareness. Read more about PETA’s new campaign and the celebrity figures featured. — Global Animal
(CHIMPANZEE DISCOVERY) Here’s one more reason proving primate intelligence. Just like we take vitamins, drink tea, or eat certain foods when we’re not feeling well, chimps self-medicate with plants. This new research finding shows that chimpanzees often consume plants that are mostly non-nutritional and sometimes toxic in order to cure various bodily ailments. Read more about how members of this intelligent species learn how to care of themselves. — Global Animal
(LION RESEARCH) KENYA — Who’s in your cellular network? African lions, apparently. Kenyan conservationists have improved the collaring system for lions by upgrading them to new GPS collars that send an automated text message via wireless networks to researchers who can then pinpoint the animals’ exact location. Although the new system is costly, it is far more detailed and efficient in helping to protect lion populations whose numbers have suffered drastically in recent years. Read more on the innovative research system and how it is helping a species in need. — Global Animal
(BEE DISCOVERY) NEW YORK — The American Museum of Natural History announced that 11 new species of bees have been discovered, including 4 from New York City and the surrounding suburbs. Although the recent buzz has been about the decline in honeybee numbers, this new finding gives hope to the bee population and the fact that new animal species are frequently discovered. Read on about these new bee species, including the aptly named Gotham Bee from New York City. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL CRUELTY) An undercover video released on Friday from the animal rights group Mercy For Animals, shows the torture and horrendous environment that hens and chicks are forced to live in at Sparboe Farms. In response, McDonalds and Target corporations have dropped the Minnesota based egg supplier, reassuring their customers that they demand humane treatment of animals from their suppliers. — Global Animal
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