Known as the heaviest invertebrate on the planet, the elusive species has never been seen in the wild - until now.

The move, reportedly due to unfavourable market conditions, means that the country’s fin whales will be safe from whaling this year.

Evaluating drugs with cutting-edge technology instead of animal testing will improve drug safety and cut development times, the agency said as it reveals a roadmap to increase non-animal research techniques.

The initiative, which aims to increase the uptake of healthier, plant-forward meals, is now being rolled out further by a leading catering company which serves 290,000 meals to patients every day.

The transfer comes after pressure from animal welfare organizations helped secure a sanctuary retirement for the animals.

The measure would have outlawed hound hunting to kill large mammals, a practise which critics say is cruel and endangers non-target wildlife.

The image of a rugged man grilling steaks or devouring a burger has been so deeply ingrained in our cultural psyche that it's rarely questioned. But it's time we did, says Ben Williamson, the Executive Director of Animal Outlook.

The ASPCA, who assisted state authorities in the huge rescue operation, warn that the illegal act of dogfighting still occurs all over the country.

Most of the rescued animals are believed to have been formerly owned by Tiger King’s Joe Exotic.

The pioneering company behind the product is set to launch a nutritionally complete cat food made almost entirely from cell-cultured mouse.

The controversial marine park is accused of not properly protecting the worker, who was in further danger of being bitten, struck or drowned by the whale.

Described as the “future” of high-performance textiles, the durable mushroom leather is a more sustainable alternative to traditional animal and plastic derived leather.

Guidelines dictate that the national school lunch program must include a carton of cow’s milk regardless of whether the child is lactose intolerant or would prefer an alternative, helping result in 40 percent of cartons being thrown in the trash unopened.

Wildlife authorities have been investigating the Gulf World Marine Park after four dolphins have died within the last six months.

The aging elephants are said to be in grave distress and suffering from severe medical conditions.

The treaty is a global campaign asking governments to pledge to actively transition away from animal-based food systems to kinder and more sustainable plant-based food systems.

The taxpayer-funded center, which holds more than 5,000 monkeys, has been accused of killing hundreds of animals in cruel and painful experiments.

Tigresses Samba and Kenya are finally feeling real grass underneath their paws, after being kept for years in tiny circus trailers.

Authorities seized 190 dogs, which is believed to be the most ever seized from a single person in a dog fighting case.

Despite the fur industry doing its best to bring pelts back onto runways, the truth behind the trend is that fur is still dead.