“A Voice for Animals” Essay Contest Winners Demonstrate Ingenuity in Promoting Human-Animal Coexistence

Washington, DC—From documenting the plight of city pigeons to describing how the barn owl is harmed by folklore and superstition, the winners of the 2022 “A Voice for Animals” contest use their voices to explore urban wildlife struggles, showcase volunteer work benefiting animals, and examine how cultural beliefs influence attitudes about animal welfare, among other topics.

The annual contest offers high school students ages 14 to 18 the opportunity to win cash prizes for essays, v...