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Burger King Germany Makes Plant-Based Meats Cheaper Than Meat
The fast-food giant already offers a plant-based version of almost every product - and now they are cheaper than the meat options.
Rhino Poaching Increases in South Africa After Deadly Year
Latest government figures show nearly 500 rhinos were poached across the country in 2023, despite efforts to protect the animals.
Victory! Bill to Ban Octopus Farming in Washington Has Passed State Senate
The groundbreaking bill to prohibit octopus farming received a 29-20 vote in the Senate and now awaits the Governor’s signature within the next three weeks to become law.
LA County Introduces Policy to Make Departmental Food Purchases Plant-Based by Default
The most populated county in the United States has passed legislation to lower its greenhouse gas emissions through sustainable food choices.
Eleven Lions Saved From Conflict Zone in Sudan During Emergency Rescue
The animals have been living in a war zone for nine months, but are now safe and recovering at their new sanctuary home in South Africa.
Amazing Animals: This Tiny Fish Can Produce Sound as Loud as a Firework
A new study into one of the world’s smallest fish has revealed its unique drumming method that can generate a mighty sound.
UN Calls on South African Government to Protect Children from Trophy Hunting
The guideline suggests that allowing children to take part in trophy hunting is a form of psychological abuse, and could have ramifications for the hunting industry around the world.
Victory! Donkey Skin Trade Banned by African Union
In a landmark decision, a 15-year ban will soon make it illegal to slaughter donkeys for their skin throughout the African continent.
Alabama Moves One Step Closer to Banning Cultivated Meat
The Alabama Senate has passed a bill to prohibit cultivated meat, raising concerns that the US could get left behind in the race to develop sustainable alternative proteins.
BMW Launches New Cars with Vegan Leather Interior as Standard
The all-electric BMW 5 Series Touring uses innovative, animal-free materials that are as robust as leather and more sustainable.
Animal Testing Lab in Oklahoma Closes, Now Being Transformed into Sanctuary for Rescued Lab Animals
The 30-acre lab closed after decades spent experimenting on dogs and cats. Now, an animal welfare charity has stepped in to make the space into an animal sanctuary for ex-lab animals.
Primate Experiment Centers in US Set to Receive Additional $30 Million in Taxpayer Funds This Year
The controversial animal testing centers will receive the huge sum to expand their operations, despite multiple welfare issues that have led to monkey injuries and deaths.
Our Founder Ate Chicken for the First Time in 40 Years (And No Animals Died)
Elizabeth tried real chicken meat for the first time in four decades and became the first purchaser of cultivated meat in the state of New York: “I can’t believe I’m going to put chicken in my mouth.”
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.
