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Prosocial Primates: Empathy in Animals and Humans
Frans de Waal, PhD
Director of the Living Links Center
Yerkes National Primate Research Center
Emory University
Friday February 3rd, 7pm
Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
1st Floor H.F. De Luca Forum
Dr. Frans de Waal, the acclaimed author of The Age of Empathy (2009) and Our Inner Ape (2006) shows how empathy comes naturally to a great variety of animals, including humans.
Discussing
his work on altruism and cooperation in primates and elephants, he will show how chimpanzee cognition can be studied with noninvasive techniques. This is important in light of the recent IOM report on the diminished need for chimpanzee research, and the reaction to it by the National Institutes of Health. Dr. de Waal will also address the implications of his work for the ethical treatment
of animals in research.
After Dr. de Waal's talk there will be a discussion with the audience.
When presented with images, video footage and first hand knowledge of elephants and elephants in the circus, one can only come to the conclusion that it is time to put an end to elephants in circuses.
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page to read the most common questions about the use of elephants in circuses and what a ban would mean to Dane County.
Sampling of questions about elephants and circuses.
Are elephant acts educational?
Are the training methods humane?
Do federal or state laws protect elephants in circuses and ensure their humane care?
Do elephants in entertainment pose a risk to the public?
Have other communities banned the use of elephants in circuses?
Watch excellent ABC News footage of elephants in the wild and circuses.
Mark your calendars for AFA's 4th annual Vegantines Dinner and Dance. This year's event, A Trip Down the Mediterranean, will be catered by the ever-popular Bunky's Cafe who will provide us with a feast of middle eastern/mediterranean cuisine.
February 11, 2012
6:00 to 10:30 p.m.
East Side Club, Madison
Our guest speaker will be Dr. Melanie Joy, author of Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows.
For more information on Vegantines, Dr. Joy, or to purchase tickets visit Vegantines 2012.
Delicious recipes, encouraging hints, local news, and never dull, the Simply Vegan weekly newsletter is something you will look forward to reading every Monday - sent to your inbox!
This week featured a recipe for Black Bottom Cake, a happy kayaking dog, and an article on meat's environmental toll on the planet.
Go to Simply Vegan and scroll down, left column to sign up for our Simply Vegan newsletter. It's easy!
Watch Madison Cable TV Channel 95
"Animals Have Rights"
Thursday Nights: 10:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Watch livestream online at www.wyou.org
Followed by IDA
Undercover TV, 11-11:30.
Watch taped episodes here.
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From the Ozarks First News
Missouri lawmaker Ward Franz proposes a bill that will "curb animals rights". "The last thing we want to see is an animal hurt," said Rep. Franz. "We have to protect what we do now, which is raising cattle and producing these for consumption." It sounds like no one has yet told Rep. Franz that cattle are killed to create hamburgers.
No animals at this circus! Wild Rumpus Circus Performs at Goodman Center
Thumbs up to Wild Rumpus Circus which will be in Madison Saturday, Jan. 28 at 4 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 29, 2 p.m. See more details here. Watch the Youtube video here
Do Not Buy Sketchers Footwear
This footwear company is scheduled to air an ad during the Super Bowl which features greyhounds wearing running jackets racing a small dog in Sketchers running sneakers. Dog racing is cruel. Read more and sign the petition asking Sketchers to pull this ad.
PDQ Food Stores
Manager Phil Troia of Madison's PDQ food stores has refused to meet with AFA members and representatives about their support of the Zor Shrine Circus through their ticket sales. PDQ is not interested in hearing about the poor record of the George Carden circus, who is contracted for the Zor's annual circus in Madison. Let PDQ know you will not patronize their business until they stop supporting the Zor Shrine Circus.
Ian's Pizza on State Street!
Ian's got such a positive response from their World Go Vegan Week special that now. . . every Monday after Dec. 5. . they will have a handful of vegan slices in the window from 5-8 p.m. They also keep Daiya dairy free cheese in stock for creating a build-your-own vegan pizza! Ian's Pizza, 115 State Street, Madison.
Elephant Free Dane
Simply Vegan
No Pig Wrestling in Wisconsin
Rick Bogle's PrimateFreedom blog.
Alliance for Animals Events
Visit our Events page for upcoming AFA events.
Madison Area Vegetarian Meetup Group
Madison Area Vegetarian Meetup Group invites you to meet and socialize with other vegetarians and vegans in the Madison area.
Each event is well organized, friendly, welcoming, and includes delicious vegan food. This is a great place to come either alone or with your entire family.
You will be sure to meet some great people! Check out the website for upcoming events.
...have been killed in the world by the meat, dairy and egg industries. This does not include the billions of fish and sea animals killed annually.
America's Cow Hell License Plate Stickers
If you are sick and tired of promoting cruelty with the America's Dairyland slogan on your license plate,
consider spreading the truth with AFA's America's Cow Hell stickers. $2.00 for a pair.
Send your check to:
Alliance for Animals
P.O. Box 1632
Madison, WI 53701
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