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Wild horse protections slashed in 2026 budget proposal, opening door to mass slaughter
The proposal cuts Bureau of Land Management funding by 25% and removes bans on killing federally protected animals, putting 64,000 wild horses and burros at risk.
The bird flu vaccine just lost US funding, do we still need it?
We have not yet experienced a bird flu pandemic, and there is little understanding of how dangerous this disease is.
Why our oceans matter and how you can help
The ocean is the heartbeat of our planet. It covers over 70% of Earth’s surface, generates more than half of the oxygen we breathe, regulates climate, and provides a home for nearly a million species.
Swapping animal products for plant-based foods helps people with type 1 diabetes lose weight, study finds
Researchers found that replacing animal products with plant-based foods, rather than focusing on calorie restriction, had the most significant effect on weight loss and overall metabolic health in people with type 1 diabetes.
Ant smuggling ring busted in Kenya, as wildlife traffickers turn to insects
Thousands of queen ants were found hidden in test tubes and syringes, part of what officials describe as a well-planned international trafficking operation.
Harvard’s infant macaque experiments defunded after years of public outrage
The NIH has terminated funding for Dr. Margaret Livingstone’s controversial primate lab, with advocates now calling for the surviving monkeys to be retired to sanctuary.
Horse carriage crash in Central Park renews push for Ryder’s Law
With both drivers hospitalized and video of runaway horses circulating online, advocates call on lawmakers to ban horse-drawn carriages in NYC.
LA Zoo quietly moves elephants Billy and Tina to Tulsa, ignoring calls for sanctuary freedom
Billy and Tina, the last elephants at LA Zoo, were relocated to Tulsa Zoo under cover of night amid ongoing lawsuits seeking their transfer to a sanctuary.
Thousands of monkeys unaccounted for in Vietnam’s primate breeding trade, report finds
New analysis raises concerns of wild-caught macaques being fraudulently sold as captive-bred to supply U.S. laboratories.
Suffocation and souvenirs: what exactly is tuna tourism?
“Hauling fish like tuna from their ocean home and confining them in overcrowded pens is sickening.”
‘Vegan McDonald’s’ Mr. Charlie’s is coming to Arizona with 18 new locations
The plant-based fast food chain, backed by Mike Tyson and Future, is making its Southwest debut as part of a multimillion-dollar expansion, with plans for a national rollout already underway.
Why is a drug banned in more than 160 countries still used on farmed animals in the US?
Food safety and animal welfare groups argue the FDA is ignoring evidence on human health risks and environmental harm in its decision to maintain approval of the drug ractopamine in animal farming.
Major shipping company bans donkey skin transport in world first
Swire Shipping becomes the first international carrier to commit to a ban, as pressure mounts on the international transport industry to cut ties with the donkey skin trade.
‘This hellhole must be shut down’: 310 animals seized from Oregon zoo
Multiple inspections uncovered big cats with protruding bones, a tiger carcass stored alongside food, and a chimpanzee left in isolation following the death of his companion.
New York’s dogs and cats are speaking out for farmed animals
“The entire system depends on people not making connections between our food and the animal it comes from. But once you've seen your Labradoodle dressed as a pig, it's somehow hard to unsee.”
Facebook accused of promoting violent primate abuse content
Animal rights coalition SMACC slams Meta for allowing graphic animal abuse on Facebook and for incentivizing harmful content through its Creator Badge system.
Shein Marketplace bans fur, wild animal skins, and wild feathers
The fast-fashion giant now prohibits fur, wild animal skins, and exotic feathers across all products, including third-party sellers.
103 rhinos poached so far this year in South Africa, mostly inside national parks
Officials report that on average more than one rhino has been killed each day in 2025, even as efforts to combat wildlife crime and support rangers persist.
Why farm sanctuaries are essential to changing the world for animals
These places of refuge are not only life-saving when it comes to the animals rescued: they also act as an essential place of education when it comes to animal exploitation.
Marriott removes tours with camel and horse rides at Giza pyramids
The world’s largest hotel group is removing tours and activities involving camel and horse rides at the Giza pyramid complex, joining more than 50 other travel businesses.
