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Number of Animals on US Factory Farms Has Increased by Nearly 50% In the Last 20 Years
New government data has revealed an alarming increase in factory farms, which now produce twice the sewage of the entire US population.
How to Upgrade Your Lifestyle (And Save Animals) in Three Simple Steps
After all the New Year's resolutions have been long gone and forgotten, there is still space to take steps towards the person you want to be in 2024.
In Photos: Behind Closed Doors: The Dairy Industry
Animal rights investigators say that the dairy industry is depriving cows of their basic needs while misleading consumers into believing that their milk comes from animals able to graze and roam freely.
UN Report Reveals One in Five Migratory Species Threatened with Extinction
The first-of-its-kind report finds alarming population declines are being fuelled by human activity, including hunting, overfishing, and habitat loss.
Could This AI-based Testing Alternative Help Get Animals Out of Laboratory Research?
Digital Animal Replacement Technology uses human stem cells, a digital workstation, and artificial intelligence to predict drug safety.
Antibiotics Use on Factory Farms is Rising - What Does this Mean for Humanity?
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the top global public health and development threats.
Petition Launched To Help Stop the Biggest Monkey Breeding Facility in the US
The proposed facility in a small town of Georgia could hold up to 30,000 monkeys who will be sold to be used in animal testing, but the plans are facing criticism from locals, environmentalists, and animal welfare campaigners.
Making the Global Food System More Sustainable Could Save $10 Trillion A Year, Study Finds
The major economic analysis says widespread adoption of healthier, more sustainable diets could spare trillions of dollars in health, nutrition, and environment-related costs.
US Bill to Phase Out Public Display of Captive Whales Reintroduced
The legislation would phase out orcas and beluga whales from being held in captivity at theme parks.
Gray Wolves in the Northern Rockies Denied Federal Protections
The setback has alarmed conservationists who say that without protection wolves could now be pushed closer to extinction by trophy hunters and trappers.
Connecticut Has a 'Thriving' Elephant Ivory Market, Investigation Reveals
Advocates are calling for stronger state laws to protect elephants and other animals impacted by the illegal wildlife trade.
California’s SciFi Foods Announces Successful Commercial-Scale Production of Cultivated Beef
The startup’s technological breakthrough can produce thousands of cultivated beef burgers each month - which could be for sale in the US very soon.
US Senators Push a Ban on Cultivated Meat in Schools
Just months after the United States approved cultivated meat, two senators have proposed a bill that will only allow slaughter-based meat to be used for school meals.
Mongolia Introduces First-Ever Animal Rights Law in Move To Protect Dogs & Cats
The landmark legislation will ban the controversial shooting of homeless dogs for population control, and also grant legal protections for companion animals.
World's First IVF Rhino Pregnancy Could Save Nearly Extinct Species
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.
Grizzly Bears Could Soon Be reintroduced to The Bitterroot Region of Idaho and Montana
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.
Next Level Burger Acquires Veggie Grill, Becomes Biggest Plant-Based Chain in the US
The acquisition means that Next Level now has 27 locations across the country serving up plant-based burgers, fries, and shakes.
Los Angeles Zoo Tops List of Ten “Worst” US Zoos For Elephants
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.
Revealed: Dogs and Cats Caged and Bled for Life at Pet Blood Banks in US
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.
80 Million Sharks Killed Every Year Despite Finning Regulations, Study Reveals
Shark mortality rates continued to rise at an alarming rate due to the fishing industry, with scientists calling for stronger protection measures.