Danish radio station beats rabbit to death live on air
A radio station in Denmark killed a rabbit live on air with the intention of creating a debate on the hypocrisy in people’s relationship to animals. P...
Animal rights groups utilise ‘citizen initiatives’ to push Finnish fur ban
Animal rights campaigners are making heavy use of the new ‘citizen initiatives’ scheme to introduce a fur farm ban into Finland’s parliament. A report...
Norwegian study reveals fish have feelings
The humble household goldfish has long been ostracised in emotional attachment circles by pet lovers who lament their alleged lack of memory and perso...
Norway will challenge any EU ban on seal products
Last year the European Commission proposed banning imports of pelts and other products from seals that were killed in an inhumane manner. While their ...
Swedish King’s support for wolf hunting raises hackles
Recent remarks by Sweden’s King Carl Gustaf XVI that wolves should be hunted in Sweden immediately raised cries of concern from local members of the W...
Norway’s rare albino moose under threat
Since its first sighting in 2006 in the forests south of Oslo, Norway’s rare albino moose known as “Albin” has become something of a national mascot. ...