Archive: Terrestrial Wildlife

House Appropriations Bill Sacrifices Imperiled Species in Favor of Politicking

The US House of Representatives is set to vote this week on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act...

Congress Urged Not to Use Taxpayer Money to Prop Up Dangerous Mink Farms

Today, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI), joined by 46 public health scientists, veterinarians, animal welfare and conservation organizations, and other experts...

Chimp Crazy Docuseries Highlights Urgent Need for Federal Ban on Pet Primates

“Chimp Crazy,” the four-part docuseries premiering August 18 on HBO Max, aims to expose the dangerous and cruel trade in...

“A Voice for Animals” Essay Contest Winners Channel Grassroots Advocacy to Benefit Animals in Need

From exploring the impact of the critically endangered golden coin turtle on Hong Kong’s ecological balance and cultural identity, to...

Help Orphaned, Injured Bats and Support Vital Conservation Work This Bat Week

As Bat Week kicks off October 24, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is hosting its first-ever bat-tacular fundraiser to help...

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...

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...

Illinois Bill Would Require Disease Monitoring on Mink Farms to Safeguard Human Health

The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) commends today’s filing of the Mink Facility Disease Prevention Act in Illinois, which would protect...

Amid Legal Troubles, Monkey-Breeding Facility Backers Expand Operations

The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is deeply concerned by the recent announcement that Safer Human Medicine (SHM)—the company behind a massive monkey-breeding facility planned...