(ANIMAL WELFARE) TORONTO — Last year, Toronto’s city council agreed to transfer three elephants from the Toronto Zoo to the Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) in California. Despite funding courtesy of game show host and animal activist Bob Barker, the arrangements have hit a volley of roadblocks. Continue reading below to find out what the future holds for the elephants, and why relocation plans have been delayed. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL PICTURES) Hockey season is almost over, and with the Stanley Cup finals in full force, it’s time to sport your support for your favorite teams! So, who’s it gonna be? The Boston Bruins or the Chicago Blackhawks? Let these diehard, furry fans be the judge as these two teams hit the ice and face off for the Cup. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL SCIENCE) Loggerhead turtles are known to sometimes mistake plastic bags for jellyfish, tricking the sea animals into hunting the pliable packaging. This case of mistaken identity is very harmful to the marine reptiles, even when the plastic bags are not ingested. When hunting garbage, loggerhead turtles waste a lot of time and energy that should be used during the pursuit for a real meal. A new study provides evidence that these ocean animals rely heavily on sight, rather than sound or smell, when searching for gelatinous prey, like jellyfish. Continue reading for more on loggerhead turtles and this fascinating new research. — Global Animal
(CELEBRITY ACTIVISM) Rhinos are receiving a helping hand from a number of high profile tweeters. A total of 25 celebrities including Leonardo DiCaprio and Edward Norton are using the social networking site to support the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and their fight against rhino poaching. Due to the success of their outreach, the group of celebrities won the ZSL, a £500,000 grant from Google. Continue reading to find out how the money will be used to protect rhinos from harm at the hands of poachers. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL CRUELTY) An Argentinian footballer was red carded and discharged from the game after viciously hurling a dog in an attempt to remove the animal from the sports field. During a match in the Tucumán Province against San Juan, a stray dog walked onto the field of play. Bella Vista player Enzo Jose Jimenez then aggressively picked up the dog by his throat and flung the helpless canine directly into a metal fence. Continue reading for more on Jimenez and this horrific story. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL CRUELTY) LONDON — In its pursuit of innovation, fashion often tramples animal rights—from its excessive use of fur and leather to treating animals like accessories. Unfortunately, a young London designer recently decided to follow this cruel fashion trend by incorporating live animals on the runway. Central St. Martins graduate fashion show is a prestigious event intended to help upcoming fashion designers show off their creativity. The young designers have big shoes to fill as alumni include major names like Stella McCartney, Sarah Burton, and John Galiano. It’s safe to say there is a lot of pressure to push fashion boundaries, but designer Cassanrda Verity Green took her fashion experiment to the extreme when she had her models hit the runway with aquarium purses holding live fish. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) slammed the show for objectifying animals and using them as fashion accessories. Read on to find out more about this troubling design and share your thoughts in the comments section below. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL WELFARE) Once teetering on the brink of extinction, the North American cougar is now one of the greatest success stories in wildlife conservation. The big cat species goes by a wide variety of different names including mountain lion, catamount, puma, panther, and painter. By 1900, cougars were nearly extinct in all regions east of the Rockies. They were treated like vermin and allowed to be shot on sight. Fortunately, the panther is back on the prowl with an estimated 30,000 living in North America. Read the article below to learn more about these wild cats and their miraculous comeback. — Global Animal
(WILDLIFE CONSERVATION) Some genetic researchers are interested in bringing back extinct species by using DNA preserved since before their extinction. As critics point out, with more species going extinct every day due to habitat loss, climate change, and poaching, we may not be competent and cooperative enough to protect and care for these animals in a responsible way. Read on to learn more about the dilemma of de-extinction. — Global Animal
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