Undercover animal activists have filmed horrific scenes of cruelty to farm pigs. The incidents include workers slamming piglets on floors and leaving them still wriggling to die, beating animals to death with metal rods and inserting rods into sows' hindquarters. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Larry Legans, 43, faces misdemeanor charges of animal cruelty and negligent discharge of a firearm after a fisherman spotted him shooting a sea lion in the Sacramento River near Verona, officials said.

<-- Not the same sea lion.

Video here. picked by drogue 5 days ago

Definitely not for the faint-hearted, this video is a sad reality. It shows how skin is removed from animals while still breathing, just to end up as the fur coat in your mom's closet. (Contains strong gory scenes and acts of brutality, you have been warned) picked by Leorgathar 2 years ago

The relentless torture of a pet cat that was shot 27 times at point-blank range in the head and neck with an air rifle has outraged animal welfare authorities.

Possum, a two-year-old male domestic cat, somehow survived shocking cruelty after cowards trapped him in a cage about 9pm on Friday. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago

I know it's PETA and they do have a lot of wackos, but sometimes they hit on something right. This is one of those times, in my opinion. Do NOT watch the video if you have a weak stomach or are offended at all by animal cruelty. I can usually get through things like this, but I could not watch the whole video. It's just sick. picked by sidran32 4 months ago

Whether it's testing a dog's saliva to see if it mauled a cat or catching a murderer who stepped in pet poo, law enforcement officials are seeing the benefit in applying forensic methods to cases involving animals. picked by VooDooPeacock 3 years ago

"I think any reasonable juror could infer that a man's penis in the mouth of a calf is torment," Morgan argued. "It's a crime against nature."

Can't argue with that! picked by BrownTrout 2 months ago

There’s no question that in today’s tough economic climate, many worthy causes are facing trouble.

After it was broken into by a drunk man, the country’s only cage-free, no-kill animal shelter, The Saint Francis Animal Rescue Center, has gone into tailspin and needs your help. picked by bingo 8 months ago

"Rainbow Animals," the world's first exhibition on animal homosexuality, will be opening at the Swedish Museum of Natural History on Nov. 8. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

Ten facts about animal behavior.
*Note: Make sure to read "Male Anglerfishes." picked by ogri2003 2 years ago

Animal crackers fight to the death, Street Fighter style.

Strange, strange stuff from a disturbed or possibly stoned mind. picked by doggylives 1 year ago

Nature is fascinating, and some of Nature’s best work—or evolution rather—is illustrated by a group of animals that have adapted to mimic leaves. See more animal camouflage here (scroll down). picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Earth's first animal was the ocean-drifting comb jelly, not the simple sponge, according to a new find that has shocked scientists who didn't imagine the earliest critter could be so complex. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

When it comes to courtship, mankind has nothing on the animal kingdom.

The evolutionary imperative of finding a suitable mate has produced a staggering array of rituals, from black grouse booty-shaking to mosquito duets and gender-bending octopi camouflage. It's a rare animal that doesn't seek romantic attention in a funky way. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

Being the wrong colour to match a sofa and even having eyes "like David Bowie" rank among some of the excuses given by dog owners for abandoning their pets, according to a leading animal charity.

Here is the top 10 list of most irresponsible reasons for abandoning a dog. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

It's all doom and gloom in the news at the moment, so here's something guaranteed to make you smile - the wacky animal snaps taking the internet by storm. These amazing pictures of our furry friends doing the funniest things show just how much mischief your pet can get up to... picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago

Choose whether the following 16 pics are animal, vegetable or mineral. I got 13/16. picked by ogri2003 2 years ago

They come in various shapes, sizes and colours and allow you to dress your dog in a hoody, a pirate costume or even an Elvis-style jumpsuit. But the growing trend for dog owners to clothe their pets has led to warnings from animal welfare experts who say it could be causing the animals to overheat. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

An animal lover has spent £7,500 on complex facial reconstructive surgery for her pet cat after it was disfigured in a car accident. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

For animal rights activists, sticking up for furry or feathered critters is a way of life. Now it can be a way of death, too. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago