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Rapidly increasing egg and meat consumption in India has led to the expansion of industrial animal production facilities, or factory farms. A typical egg or chicken meat factory farm houses thousands of birds in a single shed. Several sheds may be located on a small piece of property. Thus, huge

Many Mexican citizens are not aware that the government uses public funds to subsidize and promote the bullfighting industry. When they learn about this, a strong majority object. A recent poll found that 88 percent do not think it is right for the government to use taxpayer money to aid the

“Even if a chemical is found to be nontoxic in animal studies, the safety of the chemical cannot be assured.” – Dr. Barbara Shane, U.S. National Toxicology Program [ 1] “Currently available animal models, used for evaluating potential therapies prior to human clinical trials, have limited predictive

The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (also known as CMS or the Bonn Convention) aims to conserve terrestrial, marine, and avian migratory species throughout their range. There are now 102 countries that are parties or members of this convention. The CMS has two

Dolphins and other small cetaceans are a diverse group of species that are found primarily in temperate and tropical seas, and in the case of river dolphins, even in fresh water. Some hug coastlines; others live far out in the open sea. From the tiny vaquita in Baja California to the massive killer

1986 animal experiments directive Legislation governing the care and use of animals for experimental and other scientific purposes was laid down more than 20 years ago under Directive 86/609/EEC. This directive—which is binding in all 27 member states of the European Union—stipulates that “[a]n

The European Union is a confederation of 27 countries that operates according to a supra-national system of governance, under which member countries delegate some of their decision-making powers to a variety of EU institutions, including a Council comprised of member country representatives, an

Australia Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes Canada CCAC Guidelines CCAC Policy Statements European Union EU Regulation of Animal Experiments Council Directive 86/609/EEC Regarding the Protection of Animals Used for Experimental and Other Scientific Purposes

Few animals personify the beauty and grandeur of the Canadian wilderness as well as the grizzly bear. Their strength and beauty, their devotion to their young and their intelligent curiosity enrich our lives and inspire us. Sadly, in Canada, there are fewer than 25,000 adult grizzly bears left in

Why ecotourism? Latin America contains the world's two highest concentrations of biodiversity, with well over 700 animal species found nowhere else in the world. With little access to infrastructure and markets, communities often engage in activities that are harmful to these animals and their

The international commercial wildlife trade is worth billions of dollars annually and has been responsible for the decline of wild populations of a number of species of animals and plants. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was first signed in

Learn more about the cruelty of battery eggs and find resources to avoid them: Cage-Free Egg Production vs. Battery Cage Egg Production Scientists and Experts on Battery Cages [PDF] A Comparison of the Welfare of Hens in Battery Cages and Alternative Systems[PDF] An HSUS Report: The Welfare of

Migratory birds and city lights Every year, thousands of birds are injured or killed on migratory pathways when they became confused by city lights. Many more birds are killed by collisions with buildings than by oil spills. In fact, an estimated one hundred million to one billion birds die each

Paté de foie gras, translated from French, means "fatty liver." This so-called gourmet delicacy is undeniably the product of extreme animal cruelty. Force-fed cruelty Factory foie gras farms intensively raise ducks and geese in large, enclosed barns. For the last few weeks of their lives, the birds

Battery-caged hens suffer terribly. HSI Worldwide, hundreds of millions of egg-laying hens are confined in small, wire enclosures known as battery cages. Battery cages are so cramped that the hens are unable to perform many important natural behaviors, including walking, perching, dust bathing

Background information Egg Production Using Battery Cages Pork Production Using Gestation and Farrowing Crates Report The Welfare of Intensively Confined Animals in Battery Cages, Gestation Crates, and Veal Crates: Read HSI’s report detailing welfare concerns with these intensive confinement systems

A bullfight is commonly depicted as “a dramatic struggle between man and beast,” ( 1) feeding the popular myth that bulls are fierce and violent creatures. Bullfighting spectators may agree as they witness the bull charge at the bullfighter, occasionally causing injury and even death. Former

Humane Society International (HSI) Europe is actively working to put an end to animal testing—permanently. In partnership with affiliates The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and Humane Society Legislative Fund, HSI is campaigning globally to promote greater reliance on proven non-animal

Through owner education and hands-on care, we're helping to improve life for working equines. HSI In many developing countries, working equines serve important roles as transportation and labor. In some areas, they form the basis of the rural economy. The poorly maintained routes over which they

Mark Jones is executive director of Humane Society International/UK, and is based in London. After qualifying as a veterinarian from the University of Liverpool in 1985, Mark spent three years in companion animal practice before gaining a master's degree in aquatic animal heath and working for 15