Graphic undercover footage of a killing contest that occurred on June 13 documents the horrific slaughter of cownose rays. Shot by arrows at point-blank range, the rays were then gaffed and repeatedly clubbed with bats before slowly suffocating to death. Many were pregnant, and mothers and babies were obscenely abused. ... Read More
Fish Feel: Investigations
Manta Ray
An AP investigation helps free slaves in the 21st century.
Over the course of 18 months, Associated Press journalists located men held in cages, tracked ships and stalked refrigerated trucks to expose the abusive practices of the fishing industry in Southeast Asia. The reporters’ dogged effort led to the release of ... Read More
It is now widely accepted that fish feel pain. In fact, fish process pain in much the same way as mammals. The fish in the video exhibit pronounced aversive responses to their handling, such as violently flopping and attempting to move away, suggesting that they indeed feel pain and are ... Read More