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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.
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.
Step into cruelty-free summer style with these vegan sandals
Is it even summer if you haven't ditched your boots for a carefree pair of sandals?
Don't believe the hype: fur is not “back”
Despite the fur industry doing its best to bring pelts back onto runways, the truth behind the trend is that fur is still dead.
How prison labor is used in animal agriculture
Whether you know if or not you have likely bought products produced by unpaid or low-paid prison labor.
Why feeding seaweed to cows is not a solution, but a distraction
Seaweed is being hailed as a breakthrough solution to reduce methane emissions from cattle - but it doesn’t fix the environmental crisis caused by animal agriculture. Here’s why.
