Wildlife
The Court of Appeal in New York has ruled against animal rights advocates seeking to “free” Happy the elephant On June 14, 2022, the Court of Appeals ruled on the case of Happy, the lonely elephant at Bronx Zoo, and unfortunately, it does not look good for her — or any of the other captive animals whom animal rights advocates had hoped could be recognized as legal persons by US law.
The Hippos Who Made Legal History For the first time in American history, a U.S. judge has recognized non-human animals as legal persons. Federal Judge Karen Litkovitz has given the status of interested persons to a population of Colombian hippos.
URGENT – Sign to End Wild Horse Roundups Now! Animal lovers: we have a chance to end the wild horse roundups happening now. We need YOU to sign this crucial petition immediately. Click here RIGHT NOW to demand that Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack declare a threatened wild horse herd to be a study herd.
International Anti-Fur March Day: #TimesUpFur From Manhattan to Los Angeles to Portland to the nation’s capital, hundreds of people took to the streets on Saturday, October 9th, 2021 for International Anti-Fur March Day to demand an end to the fur trade.
Amsterdam Bans the sale of Live Lobsters and Crabs in its Markets Good news for our ten-legged friends. The capital of the Netherlands has just announced another important victory for the protection of lobsters and crabs. From 2022 on, it will be illegal to sell live lobsters and crabs in any of Amsterdam’s 34 markets.
Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet’s name has been used quite heavily to promote Eating Our Way To Extinction. And here’s why! The star’s involvement not only brings global attention to this new vegan movie, but her calm narration throughout the film gives the real stars time to shine. That’s right, it’s the scientists who are, quite rightly, the real focus.
The Plant Based Treaty Launched on August 31st, 2021 People in cities around the world are hearing a brand new phrase that may well help the human race survive climate change! The Plant Based Treaty is modeled on the popular Fossil Fuel Treaty.
America Must Create Wildlife Corridors Think about all the wild animals grappling with extreme heat, drought, wildfires…and the destruction of their land for cattle ranching, factory farms or infrastructure. There is a way to help them. Across the United States, politicians are debating wildlife corridors to help wild animals naturally move from one area to another.
A Kind Boy, Two Forlorn Bears: Three Lives Changed! When Justin Barker was a boy, he read a book that would lead him to save the lives of two captive bears, and dedicate his life to advocating for animals.
A Good Month for Anti-Fur Campaigners Around the World In the last few weeks, there have been very significant advances in the campaign to ban fur globally. On June 2nd, 2021, Estonia passed a law to ban fur farming by 2026, becoming the latest European country that is phasing out this horrific industry.