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Ivory Trade Ban Essential to Save Elephants
As world leaders gather in London on February 13 to attend a summit—hosted by UK Prime Minister David Cameron and...
AWI Criticizes Chicken Industry’s Revised Animal Care Standards
On February 12, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) sent a letter to Mike Brown, president of the National Chicken Council (NCC), condemning the trade...
Landmark Legislation Introduced in California to Ban Orca Captivity
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) applauds California Assemblymember Richard Bloom (D-Santa Monica) for his introduction today of a bill (AB...
Long Island Deer Win Reprieve as Judge Puts Temporary Hold on Planned Cull
A state court judge in New York issued a temporary injunction on Thursday to prevent new permits from being issued...
Whale Advocates Warn Seafood Expo Participants – Beware of Whalers in your Midst
As the Seafood Expo North America opens at the Boston Convention Center (March 16–18) animal protection and conservation organizations are...
High Liner Foods Says “No” to Icelandic Whaling
As the largest seafood trade event in North America—Seafood Expo North America—concludes in Boston, members of the Whales Need US...
AWI Statement in Response to Ruling by International Court of Justice in Australia V. Japan
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) commends the decision made by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in Australia’s challenge to...
US Imposes Diplomatic Sanctions for Icelandic Whaling, Falls Short of Trade Sanctions
Yesterday, President Obama announced that the United States will not impose targeted trade sanctions to address Iceland’s commercial whaling, although the...
Wildlife Groups to Sue over Endangered Jaguar Protections
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) and WildEarth Guardians (Guardians) are suing USDA’s Wildlife Services program due to its lethal wildlife...
Naomi Rose’s Response to the April 8th Hearing on AB2140
Naomi Rose, Marine Mammal Scientist for the Animal Welfare Institute, issued the following statement in response to today's hearing on...