The bill to ban crush videos has passed Congress. Now it will go to President Obama for his signature and will finally become law. One more good news item for animals. For background on this bill, see: ALERT – Senate passes ban on crush videos New in the News about Crush Videos Facebook Comments Box
Wild parrots are being captured illegally causing a major population decline. Part of the problem is the encroachment by humans into their habitat. But an increasing number lost is due to the illegal trade of these birds. In Mexico alone, up to 60,000 parrots are dying yearly because of the inhumane treatment at the hands […]
Two hundred years ago, North American researchers began the practice of placing leg bands on wild birds in order to keep track of their habits. This practice was continued with imported birds by the United States Department of Agriculture to help avoid outbreaks of diseases. After an outbreak of psittacosis, restrictions were set on bird […]
