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Ke$ha Ruffles Some Feathers

March 19, 2013

(CELEBRITY NEWS) American pop star Ke$ha is best known for her careless party girl image, but for a while now, the “Tik Tok” singer has been making a name for herself as an animal rights activist. Last year, the glitter-loving star urged fans to boycott Canadian seafood in order to help put an end to seal clubbing. She also wrote an open letter advocating for an international ban on cosmetic animal testing. On March 23, she will receive the distinguished Wyler award from the HSUS, which was previously given to Sir Paul McCartney, Hayden Panettiere, and other celebrity animal advocates. But many animal lovers are angered by the Humane Society’s decision to award Ke$ha given her questionable past of wearing feathers and fur, as well as her offhand remarks regarding owning wild animals. Read on to find out why Ke$ha might not be the best candidate for this award — Global Animal

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Injured Baby Golden Eagle Survives Wildfire (VIDEO)

July 10, 2012

(WILDFIRES) Wildlife rehabilitators are astounded by the resilience of a baby golden eagle that barely survived Utah’s wildfires. The 5-pound eagle, now called Phoenix, is thought to have jumped from his nest to save himself, fell 25 feet, then rolled another 100 feet down to the base of the cliff his nest was on. He was found badly burnt by bird bander Kent Keller when he went to retrieve the tracking band from what he though would be a deceased baby bird. Read on for more on Phoenix’s incredible story. — Global Animal 

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Chicken With Side Of Arsenic

April 10, 2012

(FACTORY FARMS) Arsenic in chickens? Really? Johns Hopkins University and Arizona State University tested chicken feathers to reveal levels of arsenic, Benadryl and illegal antibiotics. Chickens are fed arsenic to make their flesh a more appetizing shade of pink and to fight infection. The illegal antibiotics found create antibiotic-resistant viruses that kill more Americans per year than AIDS, according to the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Read on about the poisons purposely given to animals raised for food. — Global Animal

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Colorful Easter Chicks Aren’t Toys

April 4, 2012

(ANIMAL WELFARE) There are many strange Easter traditions, but one of the most disturbing is dyeing baby chicks different colors. The practice of dyeing animals has been banned in numerous states, but Florida has decided to overturn a 45-year-old ban on the practice. Although there aren’t any known side effects, the big problem is that this animal objectification can send the wrong message to children. Store owners admit that a lot of the baby chicks get returned after the kids simply get bored of them. Read on to find out how this procedure is done and the problems it causes. —Global Animal

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How Do Hummingbirds Mate?

October 22, 2011

(ANIMAL MATING) How do male hummingbirds capture the eyes of potential mates? While their melodious voices and colorful wings first come to mind, the sound of their wings flapping helps males attract females. Read on to learn more about how tail sounds help hummingbirds find their true loves! — Global Animal

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Alexander McQueen: Animal Lover? (POLL)

September 3, 2011

(CULTURE) Fur, leather, and feather fashions but profound love for pets and sympathy for homeless animals — quite the contradiction. The late fashion designer Alexander McQueen left a portion of his fortune for the continual care of his dogs and donated money to two animal charity organizations that help abandoned animals find homes. McQueen is considered an “animal lover,” yet his clothing lines notoriously featured materials that support animal cruelty and abuse. Is he a true animal lover? What about self-proclaimed animal lovers who adore their pets yet wear leather boots, fur coats, and feather hair extensions? — Global Animal

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The High Cost Of Beauty: It’s For The Birds

July 24, 2011

(BIRDS) Birds with the brightest feathers may look beautiful, but they go on to become poor fliers according to a new study.

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Thousands of beautiful roosters lose their lives every week due to the increased demand for feather hair extensnions.

Feather Hair Extensions: Fashion Without Compassion

June 20, 2011

(ANIMAL WELFARE) – Thousands of roosters are killed for feather hair extensions every week. Popularized by Miley Cyrus and other celebrities, this fad kills animals for fashion. Wearing the remains of a dead chicken in one’s hair simply isn’t chic.

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