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AWI Appalled by Iceland’s Plan to Hunt More Than 2,000 whales
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is deeply disappointed by today’s announcement that Iceland’s Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries has issued whaling...
AWI Urges Etsy to Stop Selling Horsemeat, Donkey-Hide Gelatin
Consumers shopping on Etsy for the holidays may be shocked to learn that the online marketplace sells products containing horsemeat...
China Overtakes US in Captive Orca Numbers
Investigators have confirmed that, for the first time, China has overtaken the United States as holder of the highest number...
New Federal Grant for US Highway 64 Crossings Could Save Endangered Red Wolves and Other Wildlife
The Federal Highway Administration announced today that the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will receive $25 million to build new wildlife...
AWI Celebrates 10 Big Wins for Animals in 2024
As we usher in a new year, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) proudly celebrates 10 big wins for animals in...
More Than 1.5 Million Farmed Animals Died in Barn Fires in 2024
More than 1.5 million farmed animals perished in barn fires in 2024, accounting for 60% of the deaths reported in...
US Government Agrees to Halt Seafood Imports Tied to Deadly Bycatch of Whales, Dolphins, Other Marine Mammals
Conservation groups reached an agreement today that will require the United States to stop importing seafood that does not meet US standards...
President Trump’s Day-One Actions Will Decimate Wildlife Habitat
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed multiple executive orders designed to advance policies that are disastrous...
Facing Industry Pressure, USDA Delays Crucial Horse Protections
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is disappointed with the US Department of Agriculture’s announcement today that it will delay implementation of regulations...
Bill Introduced to Require Data Collection Linking Animal Cruelty and Child Abuse
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) endorses the Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act (H.R. 712), reintroduced last week by...