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Grizzly Bears Could Soon Be reintroduced to The Bitterroot Region of Idaho and Montana
Following a lawsuit, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released a notice of intent to complete a new environmental impact statement for the reintroduction of the threatened grizzly bear to the Bitterroot Ecosystem by the end of 2026.
Los Angeles Zoo Tops List of Ten “Worst” US Zoos For Elephants
The list aims to raise awareness of how many elephants - who need miles to roam, forage, and socialize - are living “tormented” lives in US zoos with little space and no companionship.
Revealed: Dogs and Cats Caged and Bled for Life at Pet Blood Banks in US
An undercover investigation has uncovered the grim conditions for nearly 900 animals at a blood bank where they are caged and bled repeatedly to supply major vets.
Victory for Washington’s Wolves!
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission has been instructed to develop new regulations focused on prioritizing nonlethal methods for managing human and wolf conflicts.
Mountain Lion Protections Approved in Colorado As Fight for Statewide Hunting Ban Continues
Wildlife leaders have suspended the April 2024 hunting season and implemented a ban on the use of electronic devices and artificial calls to attract and hunt these big cats.
Revealed: Sloths Abused and Neglected at New York Roadside Zoo
Animal advocates are urging the U.S. Congress to pass the Better CARE for Animals Act after the alarming findings.
'Closer Than Ever': Africa, Brazil On the Verge of Banning the Donkey Skin Trade
The African Union has endorsed a report proposing a 15-year ban on the donkey skin trade, which will be presented to the Assembly of Heads of States and Governments for adoption as early as February 2024.
Polar Bear Dies From Bird Flu In First Reported Case
This latest death shows just how far the disease is spreading around the globe, having already killed millions of wild birds and thousands of mammals.
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.
