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Read articles that explore intersections of animals with aspects of human society in popular culture, media, science, ethics, philosophy, art and more.
![How the world might look if animals had legal rights](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631362a014d6ec3d6f6d950f/1711490279744-V6QG4I5UPZB5U7W87K7H/image-asset.jpeg)
How the world might look if animals had legal rights
Imagining a world with animal rights is not so difficult.
![Why no one talks about animal agriculture](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631362a014d6ec3d6f6d950f/1709587779417-XE6ZO6QHPLMJDBSSEUPT/Another+electric+cow+.jpg)
Why no one talks about animal agriculture
Misinformation is preventing change in our food systems.
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New writing about animals
Can centring the animal voice transform the way humans sees animals?
![Veganism Is Not Anti-Indigenous](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631362a014d6ec3d6f6d950f/1707822315216-IZ8DXDLI8EOT1LKRX9E6/Indigenous+Man+from+Amnesty.jpg)
Veganism Is Not Anti-Indigenous
Advocates for humans, animals and ecosystems are natural allies against oppressive colonial structures
![In Defence of the Rat](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631362a014d6ec3d6f6d950f/1700597838398-79R4I8ABPF02IXZFNJQ3/pexels-_%D7%A6%D7%95%D7%A8-%D7%90%D7%99%D7%99%D7%96%D7%A7%D7%A1__-5324732.jpg)
In Defence of the Rat
Rats are less pestilent and more lovable than we think.
![The Bumblebee’s Decline Shows Us How We Got Conservation Wrong](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631362a014d6ec3d6f6d950f/1699374733870-1KQB060YAL5LW9W6BR05/carolien-van-oijen-Wycp1fC2Rcc-unsplash.jpg)
The Bumblebee’s Decline Shows Us How We Got Conservation Wrong
The humble bumblebee deserves more recognition — and a fighting chance.
![Killing chickens](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631362a014d6ec3d6f6d950f/1693573790782-RQ6WL2EQXBYI40280PXI/john-towner-0uN9iF4mgDI-unsplash.jpg)
Killing chickens
Chickens are the most farmed animals on the planet today.
![The End of Whaling?](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631362a014d6ec3d6f6d950f/1689625309179-DURCYO6CB706T80X4ASJ/fin-whale-swimming.jpg)
The End of Whaling?
Relief greets Iceland’s halt to whaling this summer.
![Solidarity with Animals](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631362a014d6ec3d6f6d950f/1687342137554-SQLEP7R5BJEWG92O5E43/WAM29716.jpg)
Solidarity with Animals
Structural violence against animals is not compatible with the Great Transition.
![In defence of pigeons](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631362a014d6ec3d6f6d950f/1678877034719-RYX5LO0GBCKVHUIJZMPZ/unsplash-image-VIxPSdv4kKk.jpg)
In defence of pigeons
Many people despise pigeon. It hasn’t always been this way.
![Zoomorphising Humanity](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631362a014d6ec3d6f6d950f/1675719080061-4655P61QZ62VFAW4YZG4/Lad%2Bnovi-raj-Ex83Cq5TRAI-unsplash.jpg)
Zoomorphising Humanity
True empathy comes from recognising that we're not at the centre of the world.
![Exploring the Ocean to Find Queer Survival](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631362a014d6ec3d6f6d950f/1672009801888-EWGJBSQEOWIVAO190YRN/kabita-darlami-H2t6xbDsbvQ-unsplash.jpg)
Exploring the Ocean to Find Queer Survival
Sabrina Imbler illuminates a more expansive idea of the natural world.
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(Re) becoming Vegan
We aren’t born speciesist. When does the change happen?.
![Should companies with animal mascots pay?](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631362a014d6ec3d6f6d950f/1671313381553-ALAIF9XQW1CA2WBE0AC7/latrach-med-jamil-a_Mlt517GXE-unsplash.jpg)
Should companies with animal mascots pay?
A fund provides a way for brands with animal mascots to give back to biodiversity.
![The first step to stopping emissions? “Go vegan.”](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631362a014d6ec3d6f6d950f/1671025711056-R81LDPXK3BJN73EB1UOB/maxresdefault.jpg)
The first step to stopping emissions? “Go vegan.”
IPCC expert review Dr Peter Carter on why we need to go vegan.
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Animals Could Play a Pivotal Role in Climate Talks
Animals have no say in how and when climate action happens.
![Cow and the case for legal rights for animals](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631362a014d6ec3d6f6d950f/1671025597498-VAS7A5D2U6JH31FB4C2W/cow_andrea_arnold.jpeg)
Cow and the case for legal rights for animals
Cow confronts us with the logic of commodifying animal bodies.
![SLAY reveals the ugly truth behind fashion's 'natural' materials](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631362a014d6ec3d6f6d950f/1671025718929-4BMR5HRFF2U9XUFI3CQQ/7.jpg)
SLAY reveals the ugly truth behind fashion's 'natural' materials
What are the animal and environmental costs of materials like leather, wool, and fur?
![Dr Jane Goodall: “Change starts within”](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631362a014d6ec3d6f6d950f/1671025550856-A34NI3VOC32Q3IEWOVD1/Jane+Goodall.jpg)
Dr Jane Goodall: “Change starts within”
Pioneering ethologist talks about harnessing our need to connect with nature .
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Saving dog meat dogs with Plush Bears
China-based dog rescue charity works in the hellish world of Chinese dog meat.