US House Subcommittee Hears Testimony on Federal Legislation to Ban Horse Slaughter
The Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE) Act would permanently ban horse slaughter in the U.S. and end the export of horses for slaughter abroad.
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Five Bills Securing Critical Environmental Protections Pass US House Committee
The US House Natural Resource Committee worked to pass five pieces of legislation that aim to address climate change, protect precious wildlife and lands and establish a new National Wildlife Refuge.
UK Must Ban Trophy Hunting Imports
The evidence suggests that ethical, economic and ecological problems with trophy hunting warrant a trophy import ban.
Help Stop Mass Killings of Camels in Australia
Australia’s government has yet again initiated its horrific plan to shoot thousands of camels, justified with the ridiculous excuse that camels are drinking too much water.
Victory: Wild Animals Banned in Circuses in England!
As of January 20th, circuses performing in England will no longer be allowed to use wild animals as part of their act.
Subway Announces End of Cage-Produced Eggs in Asia by 2025
While progress is being made on the huge task of reducing demand and promoting veganism, we can also try to give currently living hens better living conditions.
South Africa’s Legal Lion Bone Trade Exploited by Criminals
South Africa is facilitating illegal trade in lion bones, enabling the activities of notorious international crime syndicates, and threatening the survival of tigers and lions in the wild.
South Korea Dog Meat Trade Sourcing Dogs to University for Experiments
The case highlights the fact that South Korea’s notorious dog meat trade not only drives dog to brutal slaughter but also operates as a cheap, unlawful channel for universities to source dogs for painful animal experiments.
Illegal Trade Pushes Three Pangolin Species Further Up the Risk Register
Three species of pangolins have moved into a higher category of threat due to the growing impacts of habitat loss, poaching and illegal trade.
Over Half a Billion Animals Killed in Australia’s Bushfires
Australia’s bushfire crisis is a reminder that climate change is real and our levels of production and consumption are the cause.
After Dramatic Shipwreck and Global Pressure, Romania Plans to Regulate Live Export
Following a tragic ship accident with over 14,000 live sheep on board, the Romanian government is taking the first appropriate actions.
Wild Horse Advocates Urge Nevada BLM Not to Break Up World-Famous Horse Families After Cruel Capture
A group of wild horses made famous on social media by local advocates have been trapped by the BLM, who plan to auction them off and split up their families.