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Emaciated, Twenty-Year-Old Tiger Among 15 Big Cats Saved from Tiger Farm in Thailand
The historic rescue mission comes after the controversial tiger farm was closed by authorities following legal action over alleged illegal wildlife trading.
Los Angeles City Council Votes Unanimously For Ban on Rodeos
The proposed ordinance, which would prohibit rodeo events in the city of LA, will now be drafted and reviewed before going to a final vote.
Jennifer Coolidge Calls for Ban on Cruel NYC Carriage Horses
The actor is the latest public figure to add their name in support of passing Ryder’s Law, which would replace horse-drawn carriages in the city with electric carriages.
The 'World's Loneliest Elephant' Dies After Spending Decades Alone
Mali the elephant lived alone in a concrete pen at the Manila Zoo in the Philippines for nearly 50 years, despite international calls for her freedom.
Wolverines To Receive US Federal Protection To Help Counter Threats
The impacts of the climate crisis and habitat loss are endangering the North American wolverine, which will now be listed in the Endangered Species Act.
Petition for New Rules to Prevent Wolf Killing Rejected by Washington Officials
The petition, filed in July, requested rules that appropriate non-lethal deterrence measures are prioritized when preventing conflicts between wolves and farmed animals.
Brussels Bans Horse Carriage Rides - Will New York Be Next?
Brussels will stop using horse-drawn carriages in January 2024 and switch to animal-free electric alternatives.
Species Unite Submits 50,000 Petition Signatures to Protest Octopus Factory Farms
Tens of thousands of people have united to speak out against plans for the world's first commercial octopus farm.
Endangered Totoaba Fish Swim Bladders Worth $1 Million Seized In San Luis Port, Arizona
The endangered fish is still considered a delicacy despite being illegal to possess in the US and Mexico.
Animal Activist Found Guilty in Landmark Open Rescue Case
Wayne Hsiung has been convicted of felony conspiracy and trespassing for exposing animal cruelty at two factory farms. He is now facing up to three years in jail.
21 Species Declared Extinct By U.S. Wildlife Officials
Experts say that the news is a “wake-up call” for how important conservation is to conserve species before it’s too late.
Ejiao Act Reintroduced to Tackle 'Senseless' Donkey Skin Trade
While ejiao remains largely unknown to most American consumers, the United States stands as the third-largest importer of ejiao-containing products, with an annual import value of approximately $12 million.
Esther the Wonder Pig Has Passed Away
Esther the Wonder Pig, the beloved pig whose remarkable journey inspired people worldwide to perceive farmed animals as individuals, has passed away at the age of 11.
Members of Congress Lobby to Strengthen Animal Welfare Act
The proposed legislation will make it easier for the government to remove animals in danger and will allow for civil action to be taken against animal abusers.
Wild Animals Fear Human Voices More Than a Lion's Growl, Study Finds
The findings may help develop strategies and solutions to combat illegal hunting and protect endangered animals.
One Year Later: The 4,000 Beagles Rescued from the US Animal Testing Industry Now Living Happily Ever After
Thousands of dogs have been rescued and rehomed after a mass breeding facility in Virginia shut down last year.
Orangutans Still Being Killed In Borneo Despite Conservation Efforts
Direct killings of these endangered animals are feared to cause local extinctions, with potentially less than 100,000 left in the wild.
New California Law Passed To Reduce Amount of Animal Tests
The progress is a hopeful sign that there is continued momentum to replace animal tests with more accurate, ethical and modern tests that rely on cutting-edge technology instead of animals.
New Bill Aims To Ban Cosmetic Animal Testing in the US
Over 40 countries have already banned the controversial use of animals in experiments for cosmetics like perfume and makeup. Now, the US could finally do the same.
More Than 100 Dolphins In Amazon Dead As Water Reaches High Temperatures
Scientists suspect drought and heat, both worsened by climate change, have caused the mass deaths.