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Tokitae, World’s Oldest Orca in Captivity, Dies at Miami Seaquarium
The killer whale was taken from the wild in 1970, and was kept in a tank for over 50 years.
31 Wild Horses Have Died in Nevada Roundups - Why Are They Allowed to Continue?
A federal judge has granted authorization for the US government to proceed with the ongoing gathering of thousands of wild horses in Nevada stating no evidence of inhumane or illegal treatment during the roundups.
The Donkey Skin Trade - Everything You Need to Know
With millions of donkeys being slaughtered to create ejiao, advocates are calling for alternatives and other solutions to take precedence to save the donkey population.
South Africa’s Lion Farming Industry Fuelling Illegal Global Trade in Big Cat Bones, Report Reveals
The report finds the country’s controversial lion breeding and ‘canned’ hunting industries are involved with “unimaginable” animal suffering and have ties with international crime syndicates.
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon Drops 34% In President Lula’s First Six Months
The president is hoping to reverse the previous government’s “plundering” of the Amazon, and is pledging to achieve zero deforestation by 2030.
Illegal, Deadly Drug Found in US Pork Exports
The banned drug clenbuterol increases muscle mass in animals but can cause tremors, cardiac problems, and worse in humans.
The Cruelty-Free Goosedown Made from Bulrush Reeds
Saltyco's BioPuff is a pioneering plant-based filler derived from bulrush, using regenerative wetland agriculture to protect geese, restore ecosystems and counteract centuries of wetland damage.
Over 1000 US Mayors Pledge To Support Plant-Based Food Initiatives to Improve Public Health
The resolution was supported by 1,400 US mayors, and aims to promote healthy plant-based foods to combat lifestyle-related chronic diseases.
Two Investigations into US Pig Farm Abuse Highlight Critical Need to Prevent EATS Act
The EATS Act would set animal welfare standards in the United States back decades. Now, two major investigations conducted by Animal Outlook and Mercy for Animals have exposed widespread abuse in the pig farming industry, emphasizing the urgent need to make sure that this legislation does not pass.
These Solutions Are Creating A Future Without Animal Testing
Explore cutting-edge alternatives to animal testing, including organoids, organs-on-chip, and AI models, and learn how these ethical solutions are reshaping research.
Tick-Borne Meat Allergy May Have Impacted Nearly Half a Million People in US
The CDC reported that a rare and potentially life-threatening red meat allergy, triggered by ticks, could have affected up to 450,000 Americans, with cases on the rise.
New Jersey Bans ‘Extreme Confinement’ Crates for Pigs and Calves
The controversial farming method keeps animals in crates so small that they cannot even turn around.
Victory! COP28 Climate Conference to Serve Mostly Vegan Menu
The upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference will consider animal agriculture's adverse impact on the environment by serving mostly plant-based food options throughout the event.
Bear Country USA Workers Used Chainsaws and Bottle Rockets to Steal Bear Cubs From Their Mothers, Undercover Footage Shows
The roadside zoo in South Dakota is facing animal abuse allegations.
The Last Horse Race Track in Northern California is Shutting Down for Good
Golden Gate Fields, Northern California's only remaining horse racing track, will close later this year, following years of protests by animal rights activists.
Why America's Wild Horse Roundups Need to End Now
These wild horses are not only being killed through the roundups themselves, but through cruel mistreatment once they are captured, and there is no reason for it.
Donkey Skins Can Now Be Exported From Pakistan
Pakistan’s decision to allow the export of donkey skin to China has the potential to put millions of these gentle creatures at risk of slaughter, as the demand for ejiao continues to rise.
Indonesia’s Notorious ‘Extreme’ Market Bans Dog and Cat Meat Trade
Campaigners rescue 25 dogs and 3 cats as the Tomohon Extreme Market finally closes its network of slaughterhouses.
Scientists Advocate Worldwide Closure of Mink Farms to Avert Pandemic Threat
Virologists in the Department of Infectious Disease at Imperial College London, warn that mink farming poses a risk for the emergence of future disease outbreaks and should be considered in the same risk level category as the bushmeat trade and live animal markets.
Vegan Diets Cause 75% Less Carbon Emissions Than Meat Diets, Study Confirms
Scientists at the University of Oxford analyzed the environmental impact of over 55,000 people’s individual diets, in the most comprehensive research of its kind.