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‘Chimp Crazy’ figure arrested again, as second ape found in same basement cage
Tonia Haddix was taken into custody after defying court orders once again, as authorities discovered another chimpanzee hidden in the same tiny basement cage where she once kept Tonka.
Billie Eilish turns one of the UK’s largest venues fully plant-based
All food vendors at London’s O2 served only vegan options to the 120,000 attendees during the artist’s six-night tour stop.
Profiting from pain? American Kennel Club sued over deformed dog breed standards
PETA is taking the American Kennel Club to court, arguing that official breed standards are leading to a lifetime of pain, medical issues, and early deaths for some of the most popular dogs in America.
New York carriage driver found not guilty after collapse of horse Ryder
Ian McKeever was found not guilty of overdriving his horse, Ryder, who collapsed on August 2022 and was euthanized two months later.
How are farmed animals being impacted by climate change?
Extreme weather is killing millions of animals raised for food — and the industry responsible is making the crisis worse, a new report finds.
Conservation groups demand the release of endangered Mexican gray wolf pack
The Mexican gray wolf and her pups were set to be released in June, but conservationists fear that political influence is behind the unexplained delay, following objections from the livestock industry.
‘Common sense’ legislation seeks to end traumatic helicopter roundups of wild horses
The roundups of wild horses and burros conducted by low-flying helicopters could be phased-out by this legislation.
New Mercedes-Benz concept uses luxury animal-free leather
Mercedes-Benz has embraced an innovative animal-free leather for the seat pads of its CONCEPT AMG GT XX.
‘No safe amount’: major study links processed meat to major health risks
Researchers find that even small amounts of processed meat increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, colorectal cancer, and heart disease.
‘They’ve known the worst of humanity’: new images show life after the lab for Liberia’s chimpanzees
Once subjected to thousands of procedures, chimpanzees rescued from research facilities now live in near-wild conditions across six islands.
After nearly four decades in a tank, this sea turtle is finally free
Jorge, taken from the wild in 1984, has travelled more than 2,700km since his release, offering hope for the future of other captive sea turtles.
‘We have to respect animals’: NIH ends funding for animal-only experiments
The agency will now require that all funded projects consider human-relevant alternatives, signalling a landmark shift toward more ethical science.
Progress! Mexico becomes latest country to ban marine mammal performances
In a step forward to animal protection, lawmakers voted unanimously to ban marine mammal breeding, performances, and concrete tanks following years of advocacy.
Animal suffering must now be declared on food products in Switzerland
Under the new law, food businesses must disclose whether the animal products they sell come from animals who were mutilated without the use of anesthetic or stunning.
Is foie gras the world’s cruelest food?
The production process involves confining 12-week-old ducks and geese in small, dark pens for weeks, during which they are force-fed.
Sixth fatal bird flu case confirmed in Cambodia amid growing outbreak
Cambodia has reported 11 human H5N1 infections so far this year as the virus continues to spread across species, raising fears of future human-to-human transmission.
Drone footage shows rescued elephant Pupy thriving in new sanctuary home
The 35-year-old African elephant spent decades in a Buenos Aires zoo before being relocated to Latin America’s first elephant sanctuary.
Cultivated meat to go on sale in Australia for the first time
Sydney-based startup Vow receives green light to launch cultured quail products in restaurants and supermarkets across Australia.
Kamea, the youngest orca at SeaWorld, dies at 11
Her death brings SeaWorld’s orca death toll to 45, renewing calls to release the remaining whales into seaside sanctuaries.
Landmark Columbia River salmon recovery deal scrapped by Trump Administration
The now-defunct Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement had pledged more than $1 billion for salmon restoration and tribal energy development.
