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June 4, 2009

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The Problem with PETA

New Blog Entry, HRC-Authored, Entered on 5/31/2009

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) was founded in 1980 and has since become the most recognizable animal protection group in the world. They deserve a lot of credit for almost single-handedly putting animal rights issues on the radar of the U.S. public. As concern for animals becomes more mainstream, however, much of PETA's public education work seems outdated and potentially even counterproductive. Has PETA outlived its usefulness and/or has its approach to generating media tarnished the image of its fellow animal advocates? Whatever the answer, it's a question worth asking.

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3260

Bats on the Brink

New Research Citation, Entered on 5/30/2009;

Original Item from 2009

White Nose Syndrome is devastating bat populations in the Eastern United States. Biologists believe that widespread loss of these bug-eating bats may result in bug population growth

that may ultimately effect crops.

by Emagazine

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3273

Animal Rights Groups Focus on Religion

New Research Citation, Entered on 5/29/2009;

Original Item from 2009

In a presentation given at the Animal Agriculture Alliance's Stakeholders Summit, Wes Jamison, a Baptist minister and associate professor of communications at Palm Beach Atlantic University discussed the "animal-rights groups' attempt to engage people of faith.

by Drovers

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3274