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Dolphin dies from H5 bird flu in South Australia
A dolphin has died from H5 bird flu in South Australia, as researchers are pulled from a remote island station amid fears of mass seal deaths from the virus.
Wild horses promised "loving homes" are going to slaughter, investigation finds
A new NY Times investigation has found that wild horses removed from public lands under a government adoption program are being funneled to slaughter through a legal loophole.
Campaigners call for release of 11 dolphins at newly Native Hawaiian-owned Sea Life Park
Following its first change of ownership in over 60 years, Sea Life Park Hawaii is being urged to end its dolphin program and release its 11 bottlenose dolphins, including one taken from the wild more than 50 years ago.
River otter returns to the Bronx River after more than 100 years
The “incredible” sighting signifies that the Bronx River, once among America’s most polluted and neglected urban waterways, is now enjoying a healthy ecosystem following decades of restoration efforts
Tofu is the best protein choice for people and the planet, new study finds
New research ranking 20 protein sources for health and environmental impact has found tofu comes out on top, while cheddar cheese ranks last.
Trump administration moves to open 45 million acres of protected wilderness to logging
The Trump administration has moved to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, putting 45 million acres of pristine wilderness and the species that live there at risk.
New silicone model offers alternative to fetal pig dissection
Kind Piglet, a silicone pig model designed to replace fetal pig cadavers in US classroom dissections, has been launched by PETA.
Hungary bans wild animals in the circus ring from 2027
Effective from January 2027, the new laws reflect strong societal expectations that animals do not belong in the circus, said the Hungarian government.
Instead of killing lions, villagers in Tanzania are now rewarded for keeping them alive
The innovative program sees communities receive benefits such as healthcare and school supplies in return for documenting and maintaining local wildlife.
What happened to beloved community dog Orelha?
The killing of Orelha, a beloved community dog in Florianópolis, Brazil, has ignited a global movement demanding justice for animals and an end to animal cruelty.
San Diego teen pleads guilty to kicking a California sea lion in the face
The video, which went viral, showed 18-year-old Tyler Muehl launching an unprovoked attack on the animal, in what the San Diego mayor described as a “disgusting act of cruelty”.
The World Bank is investing billions in factory farming, new report finds
New report finds international development banks pouring billions into large-scale industrial animal farming, despite their own commitments to sustainable food systems and climate action.
Polar bears raiding seabird colonies amid melting Arctic sea ice
The climate crisis is forcing bears to turn to seabirds, threatening population numbers.
Major new wildlife crossing in Wyoming set for completion a year earlier than expected
Kemmerer Wildlife Crossing could be ready by October next year, with its completion set to save thousands of mule deer and pronghorns from fatal traffic collisions.
Two men in Baltimore charged with using exotic animals in photo shoot
Officers indicted the men on multiple counts, after finding more animals in their possession suffering from abuse and neglect.
The hidden deforestation in your wardrobe
From the Amazon to Australia to Indonesia, the fashion industry's appetite for animal materials is leaving a trail of destruction that no certification scheme has yet managed to stop.
Shark finning regulations have failed to reduce the global fin trade, study finds
Despite widespread international legislation banning shark finning, a new study has found that global trade in shark fins remains largely unchanged.
Goldfish are sentient beings, according to historic court ruling in Argentina
The landmark decision saw a judge order the removal of two goldfish from their small tank in a busy sushi restaurant, on grounds of animal cruelty.
Reformation faces shareholder pressure over wool and leather as animal rights group buys stake
An undercover investigation has found workers kicking, stomping, and dragging sheep by their legs at farms certified under the wool standard behind Reformation's "happy sheep" marketing.
Environmental impact of animal leather 70% higher than previously believed
New research shows that animal leather’s impact is many times higher than that of vegan alternatives.