Category
Animal Rights
Cecil The Lion. Donald The Caricature. Mama Africa.
The death of Cecil the lion resulted in headlines around the world, filled with outpourings of concern for the welfare of African wildlife. Gareth Patterson has dedicated his life to caring for and understanding African wildlife. From his home...
Pinellas manatee protection zone meeting gets heated pushback from boaters
Some Pinellas County boaters are upset about proposed manatee protection zones.
Jane Goodall surprises elementary students with a talk at USF’s Botanical Gardens
Elementary students were treated to a surprise talk from Jane Goodall at USF’s Botanical Gardens.
Anti-tethering ordinance ready for a Hillsborough County vote
A new ordinance is coming before the Hillsborough County Commission that would make it illegal to chain up dogs outside for long periods of time. After more than a year of consideration, the Hillsborough Animal...
PETA activist bares skin to help stop snake skinning
Cold weather in Tampa has some people bundling up in fur and leather coats for warmth. But not animal rights activists like People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ( PETA). In downtown Tampa a...
Peta2 sponsors animal cruelty exhibit at USF
This week the Students Protecting the Environment and Animals with Knowledge (SPEAK) are sponsoring an exhibit comparing the exploitation of humans and animals. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals’ young adult division, PETA2, was...
