Animal rights
Unnecessary and cruel: Using chickens for kapparot on Yom Kippur violates Jewish values – opinion
The practice has invited widespread scrutiny, even from sages, over the inhuman treatment of livestock. Trigger warning: Some readers might find the disclosed descriptions disturbing
Over 150 beagles rescued from testing at Wisconsin facility, marking over 2,000 released this year
Fabulous felines: Celebrating the beloved cats of the 'Post' for International Cat Day
Brigitte Bardot-funded campaign targets Israel's live animal shipments
Not so dumb: Chickens communicate their emotions with unique clucks
Researchers found that humans can tell if chickens are excited or displeased just by the sound of their clucks.
Israel's live animal imports increased by 220% over last decade
While many countries are discontinuing the practice of live animal shipments for slaughter Israel continues to import animals for slaughter on a massive scale.
Debates over kiwi dog toy raises animal conservation issues
Conservation groups complained a kiwi dog toy was inappropriate since dogs are the kiwi bird's most dangerous predator.
Chupacabra? 'Mythical creature' caught on camera in Texas backyard
Tina Kalig, of Hill Country Village, photographed the odd animal, which resembled a large dog, but its exact identity remained a mystery.
Why was a porcupine wandering alone near the Israeli Knesset?
Knesset guards found the porcupine and transferred her to veterinary care.
Dogs rescued from abusive living conditions during Israel Police operation
The innocent animals, previously subjected to neglect at the hands of now-apprehended criminals, have been given a second chance at a better life.
Long and strong: World's largest crocodile continues to grow
Though he is old, Cassius the crocodile still has lots of life to live.
Sri Lanka rescinds monkey sale to China amid fears they will be eaten
“I am very happy to hear this,” Sanjeeva Jayawardena, the President's Counsel, is cited as having said. “These monkeys will end up in Chinese restaurants.”
Turtle goes for a ride on a train in Washington DC
A turtle’s pace doesn’t matter when public transportation is an option.
Israel's Ein Gedi nature reserve denies entry to blind man's guide dog
A 53-year-old blind man says he was denied entry to Ein Gedi because of his guide dog. The Israel Nature and Parks Authority says "The ibexes are scared of dogs."
