Animal Law & Welfare

The Ethical and Legal Quandaries of Animal Cruelty in the Digital Age

Psychologists investigate meerkats’ response to human emotions

Researchers explore whether the animals adapt their behaviour in response to people’s happiness, sadness or anger

Respect for Fish: It’s Time the Most Abused Animal is Heard

Despite evidence proving that fish are capable of feeling pain and joy, they are not covered under any existing animal protection laws in the United States.

Europe might abandon its animal welfare revolution

The EU could backslide on its cage-free farming initiative and more. Billions of animals hang in the balance.

Forced Swim Test Fails to Measure Human Depression

The public, whose tax dollars partially fund this research and who rely on accuracy in drug development, would be better served if researchers stopped using the forced swim test.

Taylor Swift fans causing their cats 'distress and pain' in bizarre TikTok trend

Furry friends are - worryingly - taking flight this August.

Alone: New Channel 4 show is beyond crass - it's time for the end of 'man vs nature' reality TV

At a time when we should be protecting the environment at all costs, why make a show where nature is the enemy?

‘Puppy yoga’ is on the rise – and as a dog welfare specialist, I’m horrified | Esme Wheeler

A new documentary makes distressing claims about the animals’ welfare. If we really love dogs, let’s start acting like it, says the RSPCA’s Esme Wheeler