U.S. House Reintroduces Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act to Protect Sharks from Cruel Finning
The bill would help to curb an inhumane global trade that claims the lives of 73 million sharks each year.
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“If People Could Just See This”: Upcoming Film Documents Dog Pounds of Southern U.S.
“This is a dog-loving country. If people knew what was going on in some dog pounds, they would not stand for it. Now, finally, we have a chance to show them.”
Monkey Exploiters Promote a Self-Serving Myth
Recent vaccine development has highlighted how science needs to shift away from outdated and inhumane animal tests and embrace human-relevant technologies.
State Animal Protection Laws Ranked: Maine is #1, New Mexico #50
“Even in the tumultuous year that was 2020, we saw enormous strides being made to better protect animals, including several jurisdictions completely overhauling their animal cruelty laws.”
Ten Worst Zoos for Elephants in 2020 Announced
Tragically, some zoos continue to hold elephants in social isolation, dominate them through pain and fear using cruel bullhooks, and keep elephants locked in barns over long, dark and cold winters.
What Animal Rights Needs to Learn From the Black Panthers
Four important lessons animal advocates can learn from radical organization the Black Panthers.
Conditions of Memphis Zoo’s Pandas Raise Big Questions
The zoo insists the pandas are healthy, but a group of panda enthusiasts aren’t buying it, and they’ve compiled their alarming evidence here.
Stop Canada’s Prison Factory Farm Project!
The Canadian government is planning to establish an industrial dairy goat farm at the Joyceville federal penitentiary in Kingston, Ontario.
New Undercover Investigation Exposes Cruel Conditions for Costco Chickens
The cruel practices revealed in the footage stand in stark contrast to Costco’s claim that “animal welfare is a critical component” of their chicken supply chain.
Bill Introduced to Ban the Sale of Fur in Oregon
HB2676 would make it a misdemeanor to sell, offer for sale, display for sale, or otherwise distribute a new fur product in the state of Oregon.
“The Scale and Power of the Trophy Hunting Industry Is Astonishing”: An Interview With Eduardo Gonçalves
“Nobody has shone the spotlight on the industry, its power or the slaughter that it is responsible for before. This is what I am seeking to do.”
House Renews Effort to Protect Children and Animals from Abuse
This legislation would require that data collected by the federal government from state child protection agencies include information about animal abuse as a risk factor for child abuse.