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Latest Whale Death in NY, Amid Investigation Into Increased Number of Deadly Incidents
A 25-foot minke whale found dead last week is the latest in an ongoing increase of whale deaths across the East Coast.
Japan’s New Whaling ‘Mother Ship’ To Launch Despite Falling Demand for Whale Meat
The whaling company’s president hopes the ship will “pass on our whaling culture to the next generation”.
Elephant, Lion, and Polar Bear Trophy Hunts On Sale at Infamous Hunting Convention in Tennessee
The event will sell hundreds of domestic and international trophy hunts, including a $100,000 Alaska trip to kill a grizzly bear and a $143,000 lion and leopard hunting trip in Zambia.
How Elephant’s Bodies Are Damaged by Tourist Rides
An elephant sanctuary has released striking images of how their rescue elephant’s spines are visibly deformed from years in the riding industry, in an effort to help raise awareness amongst tourists.
Palm Oil Is Destroying the Rainforests: Could Sawdust Be the Solution?
This startup has found a way to convert agricultural and wood industry byproducts, such as sawdust, into oil. The initiative has now received $1.2 million in funding to bring the product to market by 2026.
Stella McCartney Awarded CBE for Her Sustainable Fashion Work
From championing innovative materials to shunning animal fur and skins, the luxury designer has helped pave the way for cruelty-free fashion.
Plans to Remove Federal Grizzly Protections Move Forward
Trophy hunting of the animals could return to several states if the legal protections for grizzly bears are removed.
Fish Farming Has More Than Doubled in the Last Twelve Years, Report Reveals
With 124 billion fish farmed each year, advocates are calling for new fish welfare legislation to help offer these aquatic animals some protections.
Avian Flu Outbreak at Mink Farm Triggers Alarm - But Some Fashion Brands Still Won’t Ditch Animal Fur
Experts warn of the grave threat that mink fur farms pose to public health, with fears that a deadly strain of bird flu could spread among humans.
Feeding Antibiotics To Farmed Animals Is Set To Increase Despite Health Fears
Human resistance to antibiotics is one of the biggest threats to global health according to the World Health Organization, and the medicine’s misuse in farmed animals is accelerating the problem.
Here are Some of the Best Vegan Super Bowl Food Picks
Looking for plant-based snack ideas for your Super Bowl celebration? Species Unite has got you covered! Here are a few of our favorite dishes, from vegan chicken to fully loaded nachos.
China To Open Its First Cultivated Meat Production Facility
Cultivated meat - meat that’s grown in a lab from animal cells rather than from a farmed animal - could be a more sustainable solution to feed China’s population of 1.4 billion people.
List of Top Ten “Worst” US Zoos Highlights Suffering of Elephants
Receiving support from the likes of Bill Maher and Sarah Silverman, the list exposes the plight of captive elephants, who suffer from a lack of space, unsuitably cold climates and unnatural conditions.
Colorado Welcomes a New “Mega Ranch” - With No Animals
Meati Foods opens a huge ranch to produce tens of millions of pounds of animal-free meat that’s made from mushroom root - as investors boost the brand with more than $250 million in funding.
Millions of People are Holding Out Hope for this Collapsed Elephant
Moti, a 35-year-old bull elephant, was ‘on the verge of death’ when Wildlife SOS was called in to provide urgent veterinary treatment. Now his ongoing story has captured the hearts of people across the globe.
'Unspeakable Cruelty': Joaquin Phoenix Condemns the Down Industry
Actor Joaquin Phoenix has narrated a video about a new investigation revealing the abuse routinely carried out against ducks at “Responsible Down”–certified farms and slaughterhouses.
Slutty Vegan To Open First Drive-Thru Location
Popular vegan burger chain already has seven locations across the U.S., with its first drive-thru location set to open soon.
LinkedIn Leads the Push for More Plant-Based Offices
The company’s San Francisco office trials a 65 percent plant-based menu and makes oat milk the default in coffee, as companies increasingly encourage employees to choose more sustainable plant-based food options.
Forty Starving Sheep Rescued from Backyard Slaughter Operation in New York
The flock, some of whom were pregnant, were close to death when found by investigators and required urgent medical treatment.
Investigation Reveals 'Cannibalism' and Obese Foxes on Fur Farm
Shocking footage of the Finnish fur industry shows huge, deformed foxes sitting in wired cages, as animal advocates call for a ban on the trade.