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Alicia Silverstone offers $50,000 reward for missing baby giraffes born in scandal-hit zoo
The whereabouts of two baby giraffes remain unknown after a zoo owner withheld their location and was jailed for contempt.
Poland announces “historic” ban on fur farming
The world’s second-largest fur producer, has officially begun its transition away from fur farming, marking a major victory for animal welfare advocates following years of undercover investigations and public pressure.
Ritz-Carlton safari camp faces legal challenge over threat to great migration
A new lawsuit accuses Ritz-Carlton of endangering the Great Migration by building a luxury safari lodge in a vital wildlife corridor, allegedly in breach of Kenya’s environmental and land use laws.
CDC makes unprecedented move to end monkey testing
Campaigners hail the CDC’s decision to end monkey experiments and retire 200 primates as a “historic” breakthrough.
Acting in Wicked films “changed me”, says Jeff Goldblum, as he stops eating meat
Wicked’s anti-cruelty message has inspired several cast members, including Jeff Goldblum, to rethink eating animals.
Undercover video exposes illegal monkey trade, prompting calls for CITES boss to resign
New footage shows long-tailed macaques captured in their natural habitats to be sold to US laboratories, leading animal advocates to urge for the resignation of the CITES Secretary-General.
Horse-drawn carriages in New York will continue, as council rejects new bill
Despite widespread public support and celebrity backing, a bill to ban horse-drawn carriages in NYC was rejected by City Council.
UK government unveils strategy for new technologies to replace animal testing
A new UK strategy backed by £75 million aims to fast-track the end of animal testing by embracing cutting-edge innovations like AI, bio-printed tissues, and organ-on-a-chip technologies.
Inside the hidden network of pigeon poachers
Over 100 pigeons vanished from New York City streets in a single afternoon, victims of a seedy trafficking network that nets birds for illegal sale in Pennsylvania.
Yes, beagles are still being tested on in laboratories
Abusing these docile dogs for unnecessary experiments is not a thing of the past.
Vegan Thanksgiving: Delicious Turkey Alternatives & Plant-Based Recipes
Discover the best vegan Thanksgiving recipes and turkey alternatives for a plant-based holiday feast full of flavor and compassion.
Every number has a name: why it’s time to see farmed animals differently
We often reduce farm animals to numbers: how many are raised, how many are killed, how much they produce. But behind each statistic is an individual, with their own personality and sense of being. What does it mean to live a life where your entire existence is reduced to profit? Let’s take a closer look.
Why is this person facing more than five years in prison for rescuing animals?
Zoe Rosenberg faces up to five and a half years in prison after allegedly entering a California slaughterhouse and rescuing animals, a case that has drawn national attention to the treatment of farmed animals and the legal risks of open rescue activism.
What happens to your body after 30 days without animal products?
Going plant-based is a long-term commitment, fuelled by dedication to ethics and a better world. However, ditching meat and dairy might also come with some unexpected perks to those who take the step.
Will Vogue's new editor reimagine fashion without animal cruelty?
The time has come for the titans of fashion to be bold, and Vogue’s new Editor, Chloe Malle, has the opportunity to be the leader fashion needs in a time of climate crisis.
Brazilian meat giant JBS set to advocate for beef at COP30
JBS prepares to defend cattle’s climate role at COP30, even as deforestation and soaring beef emissions place Brazil’s climate goals at risk.
New York city to ban all processed meats in hospitals, schools and shelters
Mayor Eric Adams is determined to promote healthy eating among New Yorkers, having turned his own life around after adopting a plant-based diet.
Eight vaquitas left: illegal fishing ‘squeezing the last breaths’ from endangered porpoise
A new report criticizes Mexico’s failure to enforce gillnet bans in the Upper Gulf of California, threatening the world’s smallest porpoise.
Man sentenced for illegal Colorado trophy hunts targeting big game animals
Timothy Rawlings facilitated unlawful hunts of mountain lions, elk, and bears without a license, violating the Lacey Act and multiple state laws.
Shocking footage shows trainer sexually stimulating orca at closed French marine park
Keijo and his mother remain trapped in closed-down Marineland Antibes as concerns grow over breeding intentions and animal suffering.