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Ecuador Becomes First Country to Legally Recognize Wild Animals Have Rights
The historic decision came as the country’s highest court heard the case of a woolly monkey named Estrellita.
Rare Baby Sumatran Rhino Born Bringing ‘New Hope’ for the Critically Endangered Species
To the joy of conservationists, a female Sumatran rhino has just been born in a captive-breeding program in Indonesia.
Elephant Captivity and Animal Performances Could Be Banned In Proposed Canada Bill
If passed, the ‘Jane Goodall Act’ will help protect over 800 captive species, outlaw ‘Tiger King’-style venues, and phase out the keeping of elephants in captivity.
Black Bears in Washington Won’t Be Hunted this Spring for the First Time in Over Two Decades
Conservationists and animal advocates applaud the decision that will “protect bear cubs from being orphaned by a reckless spring hunt”.
Petition Update: Donkey Skins Worth Over $100,000 Seized in Nigeria
Millions of donkeys are slaughtered for their skins and exported every year to meet the demand for ejiao - a gelatin-based ingredient, made from boiling the hides of donkeys.
Slaughter Line Speeds Just Got Faster at Three U.S. Pig Processing Plants
To the dismay of food safety and animal advocates, the USDA has approved increased line speeds as part of a one-year trial period to increase profits and production.
The World’s First Chicken-Free Egg White is Here
To showcase the innovative new product, The EVERY Co. has collaborated with upmarket macaron company, Chantal Guillon.
The Language of Pigs ‘Translated’ For First Time In Scientific Study
Over 7,000 audio recordings of pigs’ barks, grunts and squeals were analyzed, with scientists now able to decode and understand the emotions behind each sound.
Natalie Portman Invests in Vegan Whole-Cut Muscle Meats
As the alt-protein industry continues to innovate and grow, Tender Foods has raised $12 million to launch whole muscle vegan meat products.
Burger King Opens a Meat-Free Restaurant in Central London
The flagship store will be open to the public for a one-month trial, serving plant-based fast-food items such as a ‘cheeeze & bakon' burger and vegan chilli cheeeze bites.
Your Cat or Dog Could Be Eating Endangered Shark Meat, New Study Finds
Pet food brands are misleading customers by using generic labeling terms such as “ocean fish”, despite containing shark DNA.
Camel Put Down After Escaping Tennessee Petting Zoo and Killing Two Bystanders
The petting zoo had previously come under fire for animal abuse and safety allegations.
Alt-Protein Key to Transforming Food Systems and Fighting Climate Catastrophe, Shows IPCC Report
Plant-based and cultivated meat could play a crucial role in future-proofing our food systems and reducing emissions.
NYC Mayor Declares ‘MeatOut Day’ For The City on March 20th
Mayor Eric Adams has signed New York up for the meat-free pledge this March, as the city continues to push forward on initiatives to help encourage the uptake of healthy, plant-based food.
Inside the Lab Where the Future of Food is Made. UPSIDE Foods Opens its 'EPIC' Facility to the Public
The food tech company has hosted the first public tour of its 53,000 square foot laboratory as part of its efforts introduce consumers to cultivated meat.
Victory! Utah Bill That Could Have Seen Puppy Mills Move to the State is Halted
The legislation, which would have restricted regulations on businesses that exploit animals, has been halted thanks to strong opposition from advocates, including the Species Unite community.
Mountain Lion Chased Up a Tree by Dogs and Shot by Montana Governor
Greg Gianforte has caused outrage after hunting and killing a collared mountain lion outside Yellowstone National Park.
Cracking the Cultured Egg: Cell-Based Scrambled Eggs Will be Market-Ready by End of the Year
Fiction Foods' Performance Scramble is a nutrient-rich and cell-based formula that is optimized for human performance, to be consumed in place of a chicken egg
The European Parliament Wants to Fight Cancer with Plant-Based Foods
The European Parliament is urging the EU to advocate for plant-based diets as part of a new resolution hoping to combat rapidly increasing cancer cases.
This New Bill Could See Puppy Mills Move to Utah
A new animal welfare bill is making its way through Utah's legislature. If passed, businesses including puppy mills, circuses, and factory farms will be completely unregulated.
