The Other Animals

Josh Balk is Vice President of Farm Animal Protection for the Humane Society of the United States. In this lively interview he discusses legislative successes and the role of HSUS within the overall animal rights movement. The post Interview with …continue

Whistleblowers or disgruntled ex-employees? National Geographic’s Rachel Fobar discusses the suit brought against Project Chimps for negligence of the chimps in its care. Plus, Eric Schwitzgebel discusses his study that examined the real world impact Ethics classes has on undergraduates. …continue

Ok, the law got passed, now what? In this rescheduled interview with SHARK’s Steve Hindi, we explore the on-the-ground challenges of actually enforcing bans on cockfighting, pigeon shoots, and other illegal animal cruelty events. The post Actively enforcing animal protection …continue

Sy Montgomery returns to tell how a small team of extraordinarily dedicated humans brought the California Condors, who once numbered less than 20, back from the brink of extinction.   The post The comeback of the California Condors with guest …continue

Cockfighting, pigeon shoots, bullfighting, dogfighting… why do these spectacles of torture continue to exist in the modern day, and what can be done to finally end them? The post Cockfighting and pigeon shoots: why is this still a thing? appeared …continue

The options for non-animal based food continue to expand. Isn’t it time for these foods to stop trying to imitate the animal-based versions they hope to replace? We speak with plant-based nutritionist Caroline Ginolfi, the “Plant Based Blonde,” along with …continue

Have we come a long way (baby) since the mythical days of the male hunter and female gatherer? Are men who choose a cruelty-free lifestyle somehow less “manly?” And what does it mean to be masculine these days anyway? Laura …continue

With no one turning the turnstiles, zoos have had to take drastic steps to ensure their survival. What does this mean for them and for the conservation efforts they purport to support? Washington Post reporter Karin Brulliard spoke with multiple …continue