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Kangaroo leather: Senators introduce US bill that will ban the sale of products made of kangaroo skin
An estimated two million wild kangaroos are slaughtered every year to produce “k-leather”, which is used in certain models of soccer cleats.
Six critically endangered red wolves die in aftermath of fatal vehicle strike in North Carolina - now fewer than 20 remain in the wild
Conservationists say more wildlife crossings could help protect the long-term survival of the species, which is regarded as the most endangered wolf in the world.
Nineteen scarlet macaws rescued from wildlife traffickers and returned to Guatemala jungle
Stunning photos show the birds flying free from their transport cages as they returned to their natural habitat.
More than 90% patient satisfaction rate for NYC hospital’s plant-based meals by default program
The city’s pioneering health scheme has made plant-based meals the default option for patients, who are still welcome to request meat dishes. Now a comprehensive review has found that the vast majority choose - and enjoy - plant-based meals.
Why the Captive Primate Safety Act is critical for protecting primates in the United States
In light of the alarming realities exposed in the HBO documentary Chimp Crazy, the urgent passage of the Captive Primate Safety Act is crucial to protect primates from exploitation and abuse in private ownership.
Indian temple welcomes life-size mechanical elephant in move to protect wildlife
The lifelike robot offers an ethical alternative to the country’s estimated 2,500 temple elephants who are kept in captivity to be used in processions and in acts of worship.
New York urged to ban “brutal” ejiao trade which kills millions of donkeys each year
The United States is one of the largest importers of products containing ejiao, a gelatin made from boiled donkey hides.
This new bill could finally be the key to permanently safeguarding American bison, grizzly bears, and gray wolves
The Tribal Heritage and American Bison, Grizzly Bear, and Wolf Restoration and Coexistence Act would establish permanent federal protections for these three species and expand recovery efforts and coexistence measures.
The future of fashion is animal-free: UGG launches its first-ever sheep-free UGG boots
The brand has long faced criticism over its use of sheepskin for its infamous UGG boots, but now a new animal-free version could signal a more compassionate direction ahead.
Stella McCartney’s 2024 Winter campaign: ‘It’s About F*cking Time’ fashion ended its senseless killing of animals and our planet
Inspired by a custom tank top worn by McCartney during her father’s inauguration into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999, the hard-hitting campaign calls for shoppers stop supporting the suffering and agonizing deaths of crocodiles and other animals.
Former Pentagon official pleads guilty to running a brutal dogfighting ring for over two decades
The shocking case has reignited calls for tougher laws to help curb animal fighting crimes, which welfare groups say are “prevalent” across the US.
Wolves at risk in US: Biden administration looks to remove Endangered Species Act protections, allowing the animals to be hunted
“While wolves are protected, they do very well, and when they lose protections, that recovery backslides,” warns a leading conservation group.
ASPCA and Humane Society criticized for endorsing factory farms with “bogus” humane meat program
The groups have been blasted for supporting an “animal welfare certified” label, despite an investigation finding widespread, systematic animal cruelty at farms that use the certification.
Texas monkey prison plans scrapped by Charles River Laboratories - will Bainbridge be next?
Charles River Laboratories, the largest importer of monkeys for laboratory experiments, has scrapped plans to build a facility for 43,200 primates on 539 acres of ecologically sensitive land in Texas.
Volkswagen to develop plant-based leather made from hemp in sustainability push
The car manufacturer plans to use the innovative material for its car interiors from 2028.
HBO's ‘Chimp Crazy’ shines a light on pet primate trade in the US
The new four-part docuseries from the maker of Tiger King has reignited momentum to pass the Captive Primate Safety Act to prohibit primate ownership across the country.
Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson must stay in jail, court rules
The veteran campaigner is currently being held in a Greenland prison over an international arrest warrant for past anti-whaling interventions.
This chicken factory farm has been transformed into a hub for sustainable, animal-free agriculture
A former poultry barn has been transformed into a state-of-the-art 15,000-square-foot greenhouse, now serving as a vegetable farm and research center focused on developing and showcasing sustainable alternatives for former chicken farmers.
Thousands protest in Turkey against controversial stray dog bill
Protesters are calling for a repeal of the newly-passed “stray slaughter law” which activists say has already led to a country-wide massacre of stray dogs.