Legislation Introduced to Phase Out Dangerous Mink Farms, Reimburse Farmers

US Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) has introduced legislation to phase out US mink farms within one year and establish a...

Bill Reintroduced to Ban Deadly “Cyanide Bombs” on Public Lands

A bill reintroduced today by US Reps. Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Steve Cohen (D-TN), and US Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR)...

New York to Become Ninth State to End Wildlife Killing Contests

The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) applauds the New York legislature for recently passing a bill to ban wildlife killing contests....

“A Voice for Animals” Contest Winners Harness Multimedia to Save Dwindling Species

From documenting how tourist attractions intruded on the habitat of the Grand Cayman blue iguana, to discussing how post-pandemic housing...

AWI Grants Promote Humane Solutions to Human-Wildlife Conflicts and Less Intrusive Methods of Wildlife Study

Today, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) announced the eight recipients of its Christine Stevens Wildlife Award who are developing innovative,...

Historic Settlement Secures Conservation of Endangered Red Wolves in the Wild

Conservation groups and the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced a historic settlement today to recommit to the conservation and recovery...

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...

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...

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...

Wildlife-Killing Cyanide Bombs Banned on Lands Managed by Federal Agency

The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) welcomed a decision last week by the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to ban...

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Published: August 21, 2025

AWI Funds Research to Alleviate Human-Wildlife Conflicts, Animal Suffering

In Program: Terrestrial Wildlife

The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) announced today the eight recipients of its Christine Stevens Wildlife Award who are developing humane solutions to human-wildlife conflicts and...

Published: June 24, 2025

Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act Reintroduced to Protect Wildlife and Pets on Public Lands

In Program: Companion Animals, Terrestrial Wildlife

The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) endorses the Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act, reintroduced today in the US House of Representatives by Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY)....

Published: June 2, 2025

Colorado Now Leads Country in Comprehensive Approach to Fighting Wildlife Trafficking

In Program: Terrestrial Wildlife

Today, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed S.B. 25-168 into law to combat wildlife trafficking. The bipartisan legislation, which is unique among states for the number...

Published: June 2, 2025

Colorado Now Leads Country in Comprehensive Approach to Fighting Wildlife Trafficking

In Program: Terrestrial Wildlife

Today, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed S.B. 25-168 into law to combat wildlife trafficking. The bipartisan legislation, which is unique among states for the number of species...