Monday, 22 December 2008
Edinburgh Zoo's quest to return giant pandas to captivity for the first time in the UK for years, cites conservation as the justification for what First Minister Alex Salmond described as “primarily a commercial transaction”.
Tuesday, 16 December 2008
Shetland police have charged two men with the brutal killing of 18 grey seal pups on the remote island of East linga. Several of the victims of this callous attack look to have been clubbed to death. |
What we've watched on the web...
Bad science versus good science
In this short film veterinary surgeon Andre Menache puts forward the scientific argument for replacing the use of animals in experiments.
Our current campaigns
LOOK OUT for SEALS
Thousands of seals are shot in Scottish waters every year. We think this killing should stop. We are calling on the Scottish Government to include full protection for seals in its new Marine Bill.
Ban snares
Scottish Government Minister for Environment, Michael Russell MSP, recently announced that he has decided not to ban snares and would introduce measures to regulate the continued use of these cruel and indiscriminate traps.
Tesco - Please Go Cage-Free!
After months of campaigning by Advocates and other animal protection groups, Tesco still continues to sell eggs from chickens kept in battery cages. With no room to stand up, stretch their wings or experience the outdoors, battery hens face a short and miserable life behind battery cage bars.
Advocates for Animals is Scotland’s leading animal protection organisation. We effect positive change for animals in Scotland, the UK and beyond through high profile campaigns, political lobbying, investigations and public education.
