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New footage shows calves punched and kicked at California dairy farm
Workers were seen kicking calves and pulling them by the nose with pliers.
The animals in your wardrobe you never knew were there
When it comes to the use of animals in fashion, fur has been dominating the headlines - but across the globe, animals are being exploited in a variety of ways in the name of fashion.
Sharks and tuna in danger due to overheating, study warns
New study shows that mesothermic species are in danger of shrinking habitats as oceans warm.
David Attenborough turns 100: is his diet the secret to his longevity?
A closer look at what's on the TV personality and biologist's plate as he hits a milestone birthday.
80 hippos may be spared from Colombian cull
Eighty hippos descended from Pablo Escobar's private zoo could be saved from a planned cull, after a billionaire's son offered to take them in.
The cruelty-free summer fashion guide that proves ethical style has never looked better
Explore our ultimate guide to a cruelty-free fall wardrobe, showcasing a selection of our favorite ethically crafted apparel, footwear, bags, and accessories.
New law could help expand plant-based materials in the US
The bipartisan legislation would offer incentives for producers of renewable materials.
Calls for criminal investigation after mass fatalities at Sloth World Orlando
Campaigners and politicians are demanding a review of current laws and protections for sloths, following the deaths of at least 55 wild-caught sloths at the yet-to-open Sloth World Orlando.
Mass wolf poisonings in Italian national park spark outrage and criminal investigation
At least 21 wolves have died under suspicious circumstances in Italy, most inside a national park, in what conservationists fear may be a coordinated poisoning campaign.
Moments of joy: Sumatran orangutan filmed on canopy bridge
The animal overcame fragmentation of his habitat, giving new hope for the species in the area.
Joy as rescue groups agree to buy 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms
Some 1,500 beagles can now look forward to a new life, free from cruelty and captivity, after rescue groups reached an agreement with America’s second-largest beagle testing facility.
A secretive government committee just voted to sacrifice 21 endangered species for oil
The move could threaten the survival of 21 species, including whales, sea turtles, and sharks, and has triggered a wave of lawsuits from environmental groups.
Medical committee files legal petition to call on USDA to require cancer warnings on meat
Processed red meat, a proven carcinogen, may receive a colorectal cancer warning.
Cuban financial crisis leaves zoo animals starving
As economic crisis deepens across parts of the world, disturbing footage and eyewitness accounts have emerged of lions and other big cats left visibly emaciated at underfunded zoos.
What the Farm Bill could mean for 55 billion animals
Every six years, Congress rewrites the rules for American farming. The bill currently moving through the House will decide the fate of greyhounds, pigs, and horses until 2032.
Outrage as wild horse and burro roundups get underway during peak foaling season
Campaigners are shocked that multiple federal roundups are taking place during foaling season, when the animals are at their most vulnerable.
The world’s most desperate elephant needs veterinary treatment, says new report
A leading elephant expert expresses “significant concern” for the physical and psychological health of Viola, who has tried four times to escape her life in a traveling circus.
Wildlife park euthanizes entire wolf family that lived together for a decade
Wildwood Trust in the UK has euthanized all five members of a captive wolf family, triggering public outcry and calls for an independent investigation into whether all alternatives were exhausted.
Louis Vuitton showcases plant-based fur on Paris runway
The luxury brand debuts material crafted from linen, hemp, and nettle during Paris Fashion Week.
A deep dive into the Wyoming wolf killing case that shocked the nation
Cody Roberts shot a grey wolf, dragged it behind his snowmobile, and paraded it dying through a Wyoming bar. This is the full story of what happened next — and why many believe justice was never truly served.