Archive: News
Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act Reintroduced to Protect Wildlife and Pets from Barbaric Traps and Snares
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) endorses the Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act, reintroduced today in the US House of Representatives...
US Proposes Ban on Imports, Exports of Banggai Cardinalfish
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced a proposed rule to ban the import and export of threatened Banggai cardinalfish, following a 2021...
Iceland to Resume Whaling with Restrictions
Iceland will again allow fin whaling, beginning Sept. 1, but with stricter requirements, the country’s minister of food, agriculture and...
UNESCO World Heritage Committee: Vaquita Porpoise Habitat Still “In Danger”
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee decided today to maintain the “in danger” status for the last remaining habitat of the vaquita porpoise...
Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission Votes to Ban Wildlife Killing Contests
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission voted unanimously Friday to adopt a rule prohibiting wildlife killing contests for coyotes and...
New Report Debunks Claims of Whale and Dolphin Hunters in Faroe Islands
Today, in the wake of the latest Faroe Islands drive hunt on Friday that killed 42 more pilot whales, the...
Ejiao Act Reintroduced to Protect Donkeys from Dangerous Gelatin Trade
US Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) reintroduced the Ejiao Act Tuesday in the House of Representatives to ban the sale and...
USDA Poised to Change Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards to Improve Animal Welfare
Yesterday, the US Department of Agriculture announced plans to publish the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards final rule. The new rule will...
Help Rescued Farmed Animals Thrive in Sanctuaries This #GivingTuesday
November 28 is Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving to inspire positive change in our communities and beyond. This...
Legal Petition Urges USDA to Adopt Comprehensive Regulatory Framework for Wildlife Services Program
Today, the Animal Legal Defense Fund, Center for Biological Diversity, Project Coyote, the Animal Welfare Institute, and WildEarth Guardians submitted...