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Senators Tammy Duckworth and Cory Booker Seek to Halt Sales of Kangaroo Parts in the U.S., Announcing Legislation as the U.K.-based Umbro Pledges to Stop Sourcing Skins for Its Soccer Shoes
As Animal Wellness Action Investigation Exposes Leaders of National Cockfighting Network, U.S. House Lawmakers Introduce FIGHT Act to Strengthen Enforcement of Federal Animal Fighting Law
Senate Committee Advances Groundbreaking School Nutrition Bill Supporting Lactose-Intolerant Students and Expanding Milk Options
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Culture and Cruelty: Combatting Traditions, Customs, and Faith that Justify Mistreatment of Animals
All over the world — and even here in the United States — animals are abused and killed in the name of tradition. From cockfighting and bullfighting to animal sacrifice and culturally sanctioned cruelty, outdated customs continue to cause immense suffering. But do heritage, faith, or custom excuse this harm? Watch for a compelling webinar that exposes how long-standing cultural practices are used to defend animal cruelty — and what we can do to challenge them.
In Feb. 2023, Flaco, a Eurasian eagle-owl, made headlines after escaping the Central Park Zoo when vandals damaged his enclosure. But his story ended in heartbreak in Feb. 2024, when he died after striking a building. His death triggered public mourning, renewed calls for wildlife-safe urban policies.
In this episode, we talk to Christine Mott, the author of the children’s book Free Bird: Flaco the Owl’s Dreams Take Flight, to be released on May 6, 2025. The book is aimed at readers ages 4-8, who will learn the importance of following their dreams and showing compassion for wild animals. We also visit with a 7-year-old who read the book and get his opinion on this inspiring and thought-provoking tale of animal liberty and independence.
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