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World Day for the End of Fishing 2024

30 Mar 2024

On this World Day for the End of Fishing 2024, we reflect on this atrocity and how to address it. We also discuss the growing aquaculture industry, which kills hundreds of billions of individuals every year. Read more

Senti, your animal ethics AI assistant

26 Mar 2024

Senti, our AI assistant, is here to answer all your questions about animal ethics, wild animal suffering, and longtermism! Choose a question or ask your own. The talented team at Freeport Metrics made this possible. Read more

A new paper on animals and longtermism published with funding by Animal Ethics

19 Feb 2024

A new paper on animals and longtermism by Gary O’Brien of Lingnan University in Hong Kong was published in the Journal of Moral Philosophy. Animal Ethics funded the work. Read more

Thank you for doubling your donations to Animal Ethics!

19 Jan 2024

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we reached our goal of raising $20,000! We are more constrained by funds than anything, and these donations make it possible for many talented people to contribute. Read more

You can make twice the difference by donating to Animal Ethics now

16 Dec 2023

For a limited time until January 7, 2024, every dollar you donate will be matched 100%, doubling your contribution to further support animals in need Read more

Considering animal sentience on International Animal Rights Day

10 Dec 2023

On this day, animal advocates across the globe host events calling attention to animal exploitation while envisioning a future with greater respect for all sentient beings Read more

A review of contraception methods for wild mammals

23 Nov 2023

A recent paper was recently published by Animal Ethics, reviewing the latest research on immunocontraceptive methods to help reduce human-animal conflict with wild mammal populations Read more

Highlights of Animal Ethics activities in 2023

14 Nov 2023

Animal Ethics has concentrated efforts on growing our network among animal advocates, effective altruists, students, and educators. We have engaged schools, universities, and other organizations. Read more

We can help wild animals

30 Oct 2023

Hunger, illness, extreme weather, injuries, and attacks from other animals are everyday realities that routinely inflict pain and distress. But action can be taken now to help wild animals and expand concern for their wellbeing. Read more

Animal Ethics has a new page about discourse ethics and nonhuman animals

6 Sep 2023

Animal Ethics just published an article examining how discourse ethics provides a strong ethical framework for giving nonhuman animals full moral consideration Read more

A reflection on World Day for the End of Speciesism

26 Aug 2023

August 26 is celebrated as World Day for the End of Speciesism, to reflect on the harms we inflict on animals and our responsibility to protect them. Speciesism is discrimination against certain animals simply because they belong to some species. Read more

A new academic paper responds to objections against helping wild animals

10 Aug 2023

A recently published paper addresses and rejects both the claim that reducing wild animals is impossible and the claim that it is morally objectionable Read more

Spain approves animal rescue in natural disasters and emergencies

30 Jul 2023

Animal Ethics had made various proposals to the governments of Spain and Brazil, advocating for the inclusion of animals in action plans Read more

Animal Ethics funded a newly published study about causes of death, illness, and injury to wild animals in Canada

20 Jul 2023

A paper examining causes of morbidity and mortality in wild animals across Canada was published Read more

FAQ: What’s the difference between respect for sentient beings and environmentalism?

29 Jun 2023

Animal ethics values the wellbeing of sentient individuals. E nvironmentalism values wholes like ecosystems, species, and biodiversity. Read more

Thanking Siobhan O’Sullivan for all she did for a better world for animals

18 Jun 2023
Siobhan O'Sullivan

Animal philosopher and activist Siobhan O’Sullivan died on June 17th after a long struggle against ovarian cancer Read more

You can make a big impact now – no experience required

16 May 2023

At Animal Ethics we work to make the world a better place for all sentient beings. Anyone can help us with our content, which will allow us to reach many more people. Read more

Talks, workshops, and meetups throughout Asia

25 Apr 2023

These were the first visits to Nepal, Thailand, and Hong Kong. We will be giving talks at the Vegan Festival in Indonesia, and in a virtual event in the Philippines. Read more

World Day for the End of Fishing 2023

25 Mar 2023

March 25th, 2023 is the World Day for the End of Fishing. As part of this initiative, Animal Ethics calls for the abolition of fishing and aquatic farms. Read more

Animal Ethics website is now available in Telugu

13 Mar 2023

Our website is available in multiple languages. We are pleased to present our website in a new language from South Asia: the Telugu language. Read more