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Progress! New York Prohibits the Sale of Dogs, Cats and Rabbits from Pet Stores
Animal rights activists celebrated the huge step forward in the fight to end puppy-mill farming, with the new legislation going into effect from 2024.
The Top Species Unite Podcast Episodes of 2022
A cellular agriculture expert, a lawyer, and an iconic musician and composer are among our most listened-to guests for 2022.
Huge News: A Ban on the Trade of Shark Fins Set to be Signed into Law
Although shark finning - the process of removing shark fins and discarding the rest of the body back into the water- is prohibited in the United States, much of the trade in fins occurs in the US. Now, this new legislation will help protect sharks from slaughter.
Victory! New York Becomes the Tenth State to Ban Cosmetics Tested on Animals
The groundbreaking victory for animals comes after nearly 2,000 Species Unite supporters called on Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the New York Cruelty Free Cosmetics Act into law.
Wolf Trapping and Hunting in Montana to Resume, Judge Rules
The ruling will see hunters continue with the mass slaughter of 456 wolves, nearly 40 percent of the state’s wolf population, using unrestricted killing methods.
SeaWorld Criticised For Sending “Rescue” Dolphins to Abu Dhabi
Animal welfare campaigners have blasted SeaWorld for “secretly” sending 24 dolphins, including two who were rescued from the wild, to a new entertainment park rather than to a sanctuary.
China Opens 26-Storey Pig Skyscraper, With More Under Construction
The 800,000 sq metre facility will be the largest single-building pig factory farm in the world, with the capacity to slaughter 1.2 million pigs every year.
Victory! Big Cat Public Safety Act Passes the Senate Unanimously
Once signed into law, the measure will prohibit the private ownership of tigers, lions, leopards and other big cats as “pets”.
The Year is Almost Over. Here Are Five Urgent Petitions You Can Still Support
As 2022 draws to a close, here are five petitions you can sign to help make the world a better place for animals in the years to come.
American Cancer Society To Research How Vegan Meats Can Help Prevent Cancer
The society will invest in long-term research over several years to help add to the growing evidence of how diets that incorporate vegan meats and plant-based foods can help cancer prevention.
Cambodian Wildlife Official Arrested In US for Trafficking Macaques for Medical Research
Eight people, including a Cambodian wildlife official, have been arrested by federal prosecutors for their alleged involvement in a multimillion-dollar smuggling ring to export endangered monkeys for use in medical research in the US.
Animal-Free Dairy: Laughing Cow, Babybel, and Boursin Parent Company to Explore Precision Fermentation
The Bel Group, whose brands include Babybel, Laughing Cow, and Boursin, is working with Standing Ovation to create animal-free dairy cheese - a trailblazing solution to combat the devastating ethical and environmental impact of traditional dairy production.
Fur Made from Plants is Coming to Transform the Fashion Industry
Plant-based fur company Biofluff has raised half a million dollars in funding to bring its animal-free products to consumers next February.
'Push Fashion Forward': PETA Announces $1m Competition for Vegan Wool
PETA is setting out to save sheep by encouraging the development of a vegan wool material that is visually, texturally, and functionally akin to or better than sheep’s wool.
Donkey Skin Trade a ‘Ticking Time Bomb’ for Spread of Deadly Diseases
In addition to causing immense animal suffering, a new report warns that the rapidly growing demand for donkey skin is putting the world at risk of dangerous zoonotic diseases.
TIME Names Beyond Steak and Mushroom-Based Meats ‘Best Inventions of 2022’
Three game-changing plant-based meats made the prestigious list this year as innovative companies continue to disrupt the food industry with tasty and sustainable animal-free protein.
13 Recipes to Create the Perfect Vegan Thanksgiving Spread
A stuffed seitan loaf, easy vegan gravy, roasted veggies, a tender green bean casserole, a herby mushroom stuffing and much more, here are all the classic Thanksgiving recipes you’ll need for a delicious vegan feast.
Huge News: Cultivated Meat Just Got the Green Light from the FDA
“US consumers will soon have the chance to eat delicious meat that’s grown directly from animal cells,” - Dr. Uma Valeti, CEO and Founder of Upside Foods.
World’s “Loneliest Gorilla” Denied Freedom After 33 Years Caged in a Shopping Mall
Animal activists are calling for the release of Bua Noi, who has spent almost all her life at a zoo inside a Bangkok shopping centre.
Squid Could Be the Next Animal to Suffer in Factory Farms
Just months before the first octopus factory farm is set to open its doors in Spain, scientists in Japan claim to have found a way to breed and raise squid on an industrial scale.
