The legislation would phase out orcas and beluga whales from being held in captivity at theme parks.

The setback has alarmed conservationists who say that without protection wolves could now be pushed closer to extinction by trophy hunters and trappers.

Advocates are calling for stronger state laws to protect elephants and other animals impacted by the illegal wildlife trade.

The landmark legislation will ban the controversial shooting of homeless dogs for population control, and also grant legal protections for companion animals.

There are only two female northern white rhinos left on the planet and both are unable to give birth. Now, a scientific breakthrough has sparked hope for the survival of the rhino subspecies.

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. 

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.

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.

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission has been instructed to develop new regulations focused on prioritizing nonlethal methods for managing human and wolf conflicts.

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.

Animal advocates are urging the U.S. Congress to pass the Better CARE for Animals Act after the alarming findings.

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.

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.

The historic rescue mission comes after the controversial tiger farm was closed by authorities following legal action over alleged illegal wildlife trading.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The petition, filed in July, requested rules that appropriate non-lethal deterrence measures are prioritized when preventing conflicts between wolves and farmed animals.

Brussels will stop using horse-drawn carriages in January 2024 and switch to animal-free electric alternatives.