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The Florida FWC illegally killed 34 pythons and one 10-year-old pregnant Boa constrictor

Reddit Animals

New England Reptile Distributers just released a video explaining a terrible incident involving the FWC (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission). If the FWC killed 35 tortoises on video, it would be on mainstream news. You can dislike something and still recognize the ethical significance of that animal.

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Are You Wearing Man's Best Friend? That Trim on the Hood of Your Jacket Might Be Dog Fur!

Animal Ethics

Each semester when I teach Contemporary Moral Issues, on the first day of class I begin with a survey. One of the questions on the survey is: "Is it morally permissible to kill animals for fur coats?" Documentary video reveals that this does not kill the dogs. But is it really? Not according to my students.

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Make This the Year You Do Right by Animals

Animal Ethics

For no extra charge, switching to a vegan diet also dramatically reduces your contribution to unnecessary animal suffering. If you are like most people, you think that it is seriously morally wrong to contribute to unnecessary animal suffering. Then, take 2 minutes and re-view this video of raccoon dogs being skinned alive.

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Resolve to Do Right by Animals in 2007!

Animal Ethics

For no extra charge, switching to a vegan diet also dramatically reduces your contribution to unnecessary animal suffering. If you are like most people, you think that it is seriously morally wrong to contribute to unnecessary animal suffering. Then, take 2 minutes and re-view this video of raccoon dogs being skinned alive.

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