Taking welfare, inherent value, and our understandings of animals into account forces us to acknowledge that animal circuses lack moral justification. They infringe on the welfare of animals, they do not take into account basic moral considerations, and… more »

In the past few months a war of words has erupted between SANParks and Animal Rights Africa over the management of rhinoceroses in South Africa’s national and provincial parks, and on private land. But despite SANParks’ angry kneejerk response there is o… more »

Primate suffering, abuse, exploitation and persecution in South Africa was highlighted on 1 September this year when Animal Rights Africa joined the growing international effort to publicise the plight of primates the world over. The focus for this year… more »

Elephant rides have an understandable appeal as they offer a unique opportunity to get close to the world's largest land animal. But a closer look reveals hidden cruelty and serious risks. Few know that methods of training usually involve the use of elec… more »

Animal circuses lack moral justification - "Animal circuses suggest to children that animals have no value in themselves, and that their welfare is of so little relevance that it may be broken for our own amusement. Legislation ought to reflect these con… more »