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Keeping Elephants in Zoos Should be Banned, Says Leading Wildlife Charity
A new report by advocacy organization Born Free draws attention to the “horrific suffering” of elephants held captive in zoos across the United States and Europe.
Slutty Vegan Secures $25 Million Funding to Expand Across 20 Locations
Entrepreneur Pinky Cole, the founder of the rapidly expanding Atlanta-based vegan burger chain, is on a mission to transform the vegan food industry while creating health initiatives and food options for the Black community.
Pigs Can Spread Deadly Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs to Humans, Study Finds
Fears of antibiotic-resistant superbugs caused by animal agriculture escalate as new study reveals evidence that a dangerous superbug strain can jump from pigs to humans.
Petition Update: Serious Environmental and Health Risks of Octopus Factory Farm Raised by Coalition
A coalition of over 110 non-profit groups and scientists, including Species Unite, have come together to urge the Canary Islands government to deny the construction permit for the farm.
Planet-Warming Cow Burps Now Seen From Space
Satellites are now being used to track methane emissions - and are reporting planet-warming greenhouse gases coming from cattle farms.
Mushroom-Grown Meat Could be the Key to Halving Deforestation Rates
With the majority of deforestation caused by animal agriculture, scientists have discovered that fungi could offer a sustainable - and delicious - solution.
Could 3-D Printed Coral Reefs Save Marine Life?
As coral reefs continue to rapidly decline, scientists are using 3D-printing technology to help restore these essential, ocean ecosystems.
5.3 Million Birds Roasted Alive on U.S. Farm as Part of Avian Flu Cull
The Iowa egg producer killed its hens in response to a single case of bird flu on the farm before firing the majority of its workers.
Stella McCartney’s New Fashion Collection is Opening Minds to the Fantastic World of Fungi
Stella McCartney’s Spring/Summer 2022 collection is a “psychedelic trip into nature, grounded in the notion that mushrooms connect us all”.
Nearly 200 Frozen Animals Found in Arizona Man's Garage Freezer
Some of the animals, including dogs, rabbits, and rats, were reportedly frozen alive. Species Unite is fighting for justice for these animals by pushing for the maximum possible sentence.
China Confirms Country’s First Human Case of H3N8 Bird Flu Strain
The infection comes as avian flu rates hit record highs across the world, drawing attention to the desperate need for food system change.
Six Critically Endangered Red Pups Born in the Wild Sparking Hope for the Future of the Species
With less than two dozen remaining in the wild, this litter of red wolves offers hope for a species that was hunted to extinction in the 1980s.
Virtual Plant-Based Burgers Are Coming To The Metaverse
LA-based vegan eatery Honeybee Burger is bringing its popular plant-based burgers to OneRare - the world’s first food metaverse.
Hundreds of Illegal Shark Fins Discovered at Texas Restaurant
Shark finning, the practice of cutting off a live shark’s fin, is prohibited in U.S.-controlled waters.
Introducing Africa’s First Cultivated Beef Burger
A South African alternative protein company has unveiled the continent’s first genuine animal-meat product that’s produced without slaughtering a single animal.
Petition Update: Congress Introduces Legislation to Ban Wildlife Killing Contests
Each year thousands of native carnivores and other wildlife — including coyotes, foxes, bobcats, mountain lions, prairie dogs and even wolves — are killed during these competitions. This new legislation has the potential to end the killing on over 500 million acres of public land.
Dogs are Healthier and Safer When Fed a Vegan Diet, New Study Finds
Researchers analyzed results from over 2,500 dogs to conclude that a plant-based diet trumps a conventional one when it comes to a dog’s wellbeing.
Orangutans Use ‘Slang’ To Show Their ‘Coolness’, Study Finds
Scientists discover orangutans create new versions of their typical vocal calls, which are then picked up by other members of the group.
Opposition To The World's First Octopus Factory Farm Continues to Grow
Momentum to protect octopuses builds as 10,000 Species Unite supporters speak out against the cruel plans, while a new, landmark UK law recognizes their capacity to feel pain.
Thousands of Seals Pups Slaughtered as Canada’s Annual Seal Hunt Begins
The commercial seal hunt is the largest slaughter of marine mammals on the planet, with more than two million seals violently killed during the past decade alone.