Critter News

JULY 12, 2009

Another crass attempt at primate slavery for money wrapped in "we put people first" robes." The proposed primate breeding facility would violate both the letter and the spirit of Puerto Rico’s progressive new law, which strictly limits the use of animals in experimentation. From the ALDF action alert page.

Puerto Rico 100

Puerto Rico Animal Legal Defense Fund Primates Research 100

Critter News

DECEMBER 23, 2009

I think that ocean life, with the exception of mammals, are often overlooked because they are not the sentient, communicating species that we identify with, like primates, dogs, cats, etc. Tags: oceans marine animals. I'm not sure how this fits into my support of animal rights though. But I may not find one.

Animal Rights 100

Animal Rights Advocacy Rights Marine Life 100

Animal Person

APRIL 14, 2009

Jentsch talks about the cost ("it's hard to put a price tag on") of protecting those like him, so we definitely know that the tactics of those who seek to defend animals are working on one level (economic harm, though once removed at least in this situation). Re: Trajectory of humans versus primates. Guess what the answer is?

Animal Liberation Front 100

Animal Liberation Front UCLA Animal Liberation Primates 100

Critter News

JUNE 16, 2010

I recently was escorted through a large primate research laboratory by its director. Like other mammals, they are capable of strong emotions. Tags: animal experimentation animal research. How smart does a chimpanzee have to be before killing him constitutes murder? These chimps are healthy and well-fed.

Animal 100

Animal Medical Research Apes Research 100