A weekly round-up of the most important animal stories happening around the world.
Join over 200,000 others who start their week with the latest animal stories delivered straight to their inbox. We are currently accepting feature pitches. Learn more →
Imports of elephant ‘trophies’ to the U.S. have soared during Trump’s second term
More than 300 permits were issued by the Trump administration last year – up from 114 in 2018.
The slaughterhouse stories you weren't supposed to see
This month alone, multiple incidents reminded us why slaughterhouses should become a thing of the past.
US army's search for plant proteins
The military is looking for more plant-based proteins to add to soldiers' rations.
Milan Fashion Week to encourage its designers to go fur-free
New guidelines will recommend designers not use animal fur in their collections.
Billie Eilish's most controversial animal take just made it onto a Times Square billboard
The singer faced fierce backlash for saying you cannot love animals and eat meat, and now her message is plastered across one of the world's most famous screens.
New footage shows calves punched and kicked at California dairy farm
Workers were seen kicking calves and pulling them by the nose with pliers.
The animals in your wardrobe you never knew were there
When it comes to the use of animals in fashion, fur has been dominating the headlines - but across the globe, animals are being exploited in a variety of ways in the name of fashion.
Hidden European empire behind tuna exposed in new report
A new report has found that a small number of European companies secretly control approximately 90% of the Indian Ocean's tuna fishing fleet, one of the world's most exploited fishing areas.
Revised plans for unlimited bear cull can proceed, rules Alaska Superior Court judge
Requests for a preliminary injunction have been denied, allowing the State’s predator hunting program to begin this month across 40,000 square miles of Southwest Alaska.
Sharks and tuna in danger due to overheating, study warns
New study shows that mesothermic species are in danger of shrinking habitats as oceans warm.
David Attenborough turns 100: is his diet the secret to his longevity?
A closer look at what's on the TV personality and biologist's plate as he hits a milestone birthday.
80 hippos may be spared from Colombian cull
Eighty hippos descended from Pablo Escobar's private zoo could be saved from a planned cull, after a billionaire's son offered to take them in.
The cruelty-free summer fashion guide that proves ethical style has never looked better
Explore our ultimate guide to a cruelty-free fall wardrobe, showcasing a selection of our favorite ethically crafted apparel, footwear, bags, and accessories.
New law could help expand plant-based materials in the US
The bipartisan legislation would offer incentives for producers of renewable materials.
Calls for criminal investigation after mass fatalities at Sloth World Orlando
Campaigners and politicians are demanding a review of current laws and protections for sloths, following the deaths of at least 55 wild-caught sloths at the yet-to-open Sloth World Orlando.
Mass wolf poisonings in Italian national park spark outrage and criminal investigation
At least 21 wolves have died under suspicious circumstances in Italy, most inside a national park, in what conservationists fear may be a coordinated poisoning campaign.
Moments of joy: Sumatran orangutan filmed on canopy bridge
The animal overcame fragmentation of his habitat, giving new hope for the species in the area.
Joy as rescue groups agree to buy 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms
Some 1,500 beagles can now look forward to a new life, free from cruelty and captivity, after rescue groups reached an agreement with America’s second-largest beagle testing facility.
A secretive government committee just voted to sacrifice 21 endangered species for oil
The move could threaten the survival of 21 species, including whales, sea turtles, and sharks, and has triggered a wave of lawsuits from environmental groups.
Medical committee files legal petition to call on USDA to require cancer warnings on meat
Processed red meat, a proven carcinogen, may receive a colorectal cancer warning.