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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Returns - Without Animals
The iconic circus makes its comeback this month, and for the first time will focus solely on human feats instead of forcing animals to perform.
“World’s Loneliest” Lion Arrives In New Sanctuary Home After Five Years Alone
Ruben the lion is now safe and recovering after being kept on his own in a tiny concrete cell at an abandoned zoo in Armenia for half a decade.
New York City Carriage Horse Dies, Renews Calls for Citywide Ban
The latest death has renewed the call for a ban on carriage horses in the busy streets of NYC.
New Endangered Gray Wolf Pack Discovered in California’s Sierra Nevada
One adult female and four cubs have been detected in Sequoia National Forest, bringing hope to conservationists that wolves in the state are beginning to thrive amidst federal protections.
Tokitae, World’s Oldest Orca in Captivity, Dies at Miami Seaquarium
The killer whale was taken from the wild in 1970, and was kept in a tank for over 50 years.
31 Wild Horses Have Died in Nevada Roundups - Why Are They Allowed to Continue?
A federal judge has granted authorization for the US government to proceed with the ongoing gathering of thousands of wild horses in Nevada stating no evidence of inhumane or illegal treatment during the roundups.
The Donkey Skin Trade - Everything You Need to Know
With millions of donkeys being slaughtered to create ejiao, advocates are calling for alternatives and other solutions to take precedence to save the donkey population.
South Africa’s Lion Farming Industry Fuelling Illegal Global Trade in Big Cat Bones, Report Reveals
The report finds the country’s controversial lion breeding and ‘canned’ hunting industries are involved with “unimaginable” animal suffering and have ties with international crime syndicates.
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon Drops 34% In President Lula’s First Six Months
The president is hoping to reverse the previous government’s “plundering” of the Amazon, and is pledging to achieve zero deforestation by 2030.
These Solutions Are Creating A Future Without Animal Testing
Explore cutting-edge alternatives to animal testing, including organoids, organs-on-chip, and AI models, and learn how these ethical solutions are reshaping research.
Bear Country USA Workers Used Chainsaws and Bottle Rockets to Steal Bear Cubs From Their Mothers, Undercover Footage Shows
The roadside zoo in South Dakota is facing animal abuse allegations.
The Last Horse Race Track in Northern California is Shutting Down for Good
Golden Gate Fields, Northern California's only remaining horse racing track, will close later this year, following years of protests by animal rights activists.
Why America's Wild Horse Roundups Need to End Now
These wild horses are not only being killed through the roundups themselves, but through cruel mistreatment once they are captured, and there is no reason for it.
Donkey Skins Can Now Be Exported From Pakistan
Pakistan’s decision to allow the export of donkey skin to China has the potential to put millions of these gentle creatures at risk of slaughter, as the demand for ejiao continues to rise.
11 Wild Horses Have Died So Far in 'Barbaric' Nevada Roundup
The death toll includes five young foals, four horses with broken necks, and a stallion with a snapped rear leg who endured a 35-minute chase by a helicopter as he tried to flee on three legs.
Ford Motor Company Bans All Animal Testing
The car manufacturer had previously been criticized for funding a study where pigs were killed and used in tests which replicated car crash injuries.
NIH Halts Funding for Controversial Colombian Lab Involved in Monkey Research
The laboratory was shut down, and more than 100 monkeys and 180 mice were seized following an investigation that exposed monkeys kept in filthy, makeshift cages covered with a tarp and other violations of Colombian law and NIH policy.
Wolves in the Northern Rockies are Being Slaughtered Despite Endangered Status
Gray wolves are protected under the Endangered Species Act in 48 states and Mexico, but in Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana, over 1,700 wolves remain unprotected.
Watch: Chimp Saved From Animal Testing Lab Reacts To Seeing the Sky for the First Time
The emotional footage of Vanilla the rescued chimpanzee settling in to her new sanctuary home and gazing at the sky in wonder has gone viral.
Proposed Rule to Strengthen Endangered Species Act - But is it Enough?
The measures have stopped short of fully revoking all of the policies implemented by the previous administration, drawing criticism from leading environmental groups.
