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Pig Anatomy Workbook

All Programs, Animals in Laboratories

Workbook developed by Elisabeth Ormandy, an educator specializing in non-animal teaching methods, that cover biology and anatomy concepts for students in grades K–12 using dissection alternatives.

Rat Anatomy Workbook

All Programs, Animals in Laboratories

Workbook developed by Elisabeth Ormandy, an educator specializing in non-animal teaching methods, that cover biology and anatomy concepts for students in grades K–12 using dissection alternatives.

The Magic of Touch Lesson Plan

All Programs, Animals in Laboratories

For educators teaching in high school and beyond, this lesson plan connected to the book by Annie and Viktor Reinhardt was created with teacher Nancy Kellum Brown appropriate for courses...

Primates Are Not Pets

All Programs, Terrestrial Wildlife

Examines the suffering primates endure as a result of the pet trade and explains why these wild animals should not be kept as pets.

Roots of Human Behavior

All Programs, Animals in Laboratories

Vibrant photo documentation of the parallels between animal and human expressions, emotions, and psychology; by Viktor Reinhardt.

About AWI

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Overview of AWI’s goals and programs to alleviate the suffering inflicted upon animals by humans.

AWI: Commemorating 50 Years

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This 16-page issue shows our five decades of accomplishments, and the monumental amount of new work for us to do.

Animal Welfare Act

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The Animal Welfare Act (AWA) (P.L. 91-579), an amended and renamed version of the 1966 Laboratory Animal Welfare Act, was made law in 1970. It was the first federal law...

AWI Celebrates the Life of Dr. Jane Goodall, a Revolutionary Animal Advocate

Press ReleaseOctober 1, 2025All Programs, Terrestrial Wildlife

Dr. Jane Goodall, world-renowned scientist and passionate advocate for animals, has died at the age of 91. “Dr. Jane Goodall was a force of nature,” said Susan Millward, executive director...

AWI’s Nancy Blaney: Tenacious in Making Government Work for Animals

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On any given day, you’ll find Nancy Blaney, AWI’s director of government affairs, sprinting through the halls of Congress, camped out at a committee hearing, and/or intercepting a potential ally...