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Georgia Plans to Open the Largest Monkey-Breeding Farm In the US
Critics of the plan describe the warehouse as a “prison”, which will be capable of holding around 30,000 monkeys, who will be sold to pharmaceutical companies for animal testing.
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.
Progress: Chile Bans Cosmetic Animal Testing
Chile becomes the 45th country in the world to ban animal testing for cosmetics, bringing a cruelty-free future closer than ever before.
Start-Up Granted World’s First Regulatory Approval To Sell Cultivated Steaks
While Singapore and the US have already approved cultivated chicken, Israel becomes the first country to approve cultivated beef - meat that’s cultivated from animal cells instead of a slaughtered animal.
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.
UC Berkeley To Make 50% of Entrees Plant-Based by 2027
The university’s plant-forward commitment aims to improve sustainability, animal welfare and student health.
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.
Plant-Based 3D Printed Eel Showcased in World First
By using precision layering to replicate the complex texture of eel, the innovative product hopes to solve the seafood industry’s unsustainable demand for wild eel.
World Health Organization Chief Calls for More Plant-Based Diets
The WHO Director-General said a “shift” in diets is needed to help protect people and the planet.
Pittsburgh Passes Legislation Banning Production and Sale of Foie Gras
Foie gras has been consistently criticized for its cruel production methods, where geese and ducks are repeatedly fed through tubes inserted into their throats until their livers become unnaturally enlarged.
'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.
Wolf Fur Farms Uncovered in Canada
Government documents released by a wildlife protection charity reveal for the first time that iconic species including wolves, bobcats, and lynx are being kept on fur farms in Canada.
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.
World’s First Chicken-Free Liquid Egg Debuts at Eleven Madison Park
The innovative EVERY Egg, which uses egg protein made with precision fermentation, can make egg dishes like omelets which are “indistinguishable” from animal-based eggs.
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.
'Appalling Abuse': Largest Ever Undercover Investigation Exposes Cruelty in the Fur Industry
Investigators have released photographs and video footage revealing the distressing conditions across over 100 fur farms throughout Europe, showcasing the plight of minks, foxes, and raccoon dogs raised for fur.
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 True “Material Monster” In Our Wardrobes: Animal Leather
The recent criticism of faux leather-centric collections such as Kylie Jenner's latest KHY range, forgot the elephant – or perhaps the cow – in the room: animal leather.
Stella McCartney Turns Champagne Waste Into Luxury Grape Leather
The designer and sustainability campaigner has partnered with champagne brand Veuve Clicquot to use grape waste from its vineyards to create a grape-based alternative to leather.