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Thank you, David Attenborough, for 100 incredible years of life on Earth
Hundreds of animals rescued from ‘appalling’ conditions at California sanctuary
From neat lawns to wild havens: how No Mow May is transforming England’s gardens
‘They know they’re safe’: beagles saved from US research facility after protests
Rescuers release humpback whale that was stranded off German coast
Thank you, David Attenborough, for 100 incredible years of life on Earth
As a kid I would do his voice, put on my dad’s work shirt and host my own nature documentaries in the backyard.
Hundreds of animals rescued from ‘appalling’ conditions at California sanctuary
Authorities in California have rescued more than 400 animals, including horses, cats, dogs and goats, from a now shuttered sanctuary in San Diego county.
From neat lawns to wild havens: how No Mow May is transforming England’s gardens
‘They know they’re safe’: beagles saved from US research facility after protests
Rescuers release humpback whale that was stranded off German coast
Coyote who swam to Alcatraz Island went twice as far as previously thought
Indian billionaire's son offers to save Escobar's hippos
Surviving in a poisoned land: Chernobyl's wildlife is different, but not in the ways you might think
'It's so chaotic': Humpback whales are forming super-groups
Why do gray whales keep dying in San Francisco's waters?
Coyote who swam to Alcatraz Island went twice as far as previously thought
A coyote that gained national attention for swimming to Alcatraz Island in California actually swam twice as far as originally thought to the infamous landmark, surprising researchers tracking the wild animal.
Indian billionaire's son offers to save Escobar's hippos
Anant Ambani - son of Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani - says he can take care of the animals roaming free since the drug lord's death.
Surviving in a poisoned land: Chernobyl's wildlife is different, but not in the ways you might think
'It's so chaotic': Humpback whales are forming super-groups
Why do gray whales keep dying in San Francisco's waters?
Can India’s last lions be saved?
Meet the conservationist helping people live with wild animals
Can Ibiza's colorful lizards survive a snake explosion?
How a Nat Geo photographer captured the first-ever drone footage of Earth’s largest land migration
Rare jaguar caught on camera drinking from Arizona watering hole
Can India’s last lions be saved?
Decades after nearly going extinct, the world’s only existing population of Asiatic lions is overrunning a small reserve in western India. Now what?
Meet the conservationist helping people live with wild animals
Krithi Karanth, the 2026 Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year, is reimagining how wildlife conservation can work.
Can Ibiza's colorful lizards survive a snake explosion?
How a Nat Geo photographer captured the first-ever drone footage of Earth’s largest land migration
Rare jaguar caught on camera drinking from Arizona watering hole
Singing mice puff up air sacs to make their sweet songs
Giant, kraken-like octopuses may have ruled the Cretaceous deep
Sweat bees turn a greenish color in muggy weather
Got pesky, invasive corals? Blast ‘em away with air guns
This kea parrot is the first-known disabled alpha male
Singing mice puff up air sacs to make their sweet songs
To serenade with their high-pitched songs, singing mice inflate a throat sac — a use for air sacs seemingly unknown in any other animal.
Giant, kraken-like octopuses may have ruled the Cretaceous deep
The kraken — a gigantic, tentacled sea monster capable of dragging ships and sailors down into the depths — is a creature of Norwegian myth. But millions of years ago, a similar real-life animal lurked in the deep.
Sweat bees turn a greenish color in muggy weather
Got pesky, invasive corals? Blast ‘em away with air guns
This kea parrot is the first-known disabled alpha male
City birds appear to like men more than women, but experts have no idea why
'I'm more hopeful that birds can endure than maybe even our own species'
Bruce the parrot is missing his upper beak — but that hasn't stopped him from becoming an undefeated jousting champion
Can chickens really run around with their heads cut off?
Naked mole rats wage bloody wars of succession to choose a new queen — but one colony did something scientists have never seen before
City birds appear to like men more than women, but experts have no idea why
Despite being surrounded by a multitude of people, urban birds may be picky about who can approach them, new research suggests. After surveying over 37 city bird species in five European countries, experts found that the avians fled sooner when approached by women than by men.
'I'm more hopeful that birds can endure than maybe even our own species'
In a new book, paleontologist Steve Brusatte tells the wild story of how birds evolved during the Jurassic and took to the skies, surviving the asteroid strike that killed their fellow dinosaurs.
Bruce the parrot is missing his upper beak — but that hasn't stopped him from becoming an undefeated jousting champion
Can chickens really run around with their heads cut off?
Naked mole rats wage bloody wars of succession to choose a new queen — but one colony did something scientists have never seen before
The Columbia River Is Polluted. Are Fish Farms Making It Worse?
Great White Sharks Are Overheating
Less Salmon, More Oysters: Aquaculture Could Reduce its Climate Impact by Embracing Bivalves and Seaweed
Picture This Pig: Diners Shift From Selecting Meat On the Menu
Bird Flu Detected in Iowa Backyard Chicken Flocks as Migration Raises Risk
The Columbia River Is Polluted. Are Fish Farms Making It Worse?
Environmental groups are suing one of the largest seafood companies in the country over alleged aquaculture pollution to the Columbia River.
Great White Sharks Are Overheating
“The most acute, urgent crisis these animals face is from overfishing, and particularly now from bycatch.”
Less Salmon, More Oysters: Aquaculture Could Reduce its Climate Impact by Embracing Bivalves and Seaweed
Picture This Pig: Diners Shift From Selecting Meat On the Menu
Bird Flu Detected in Iowa Backyard Chicken Flocks as Migration Raises Risk
Animals can feel joy. Here’s how scientists might study it
This tool-using cow stunned scientists with her smarts
Flat-faced dogs often struggle to breathe easy
Leafhoppers' invisibility inspires next-gen cloaking tech
Human-built ‘beaver’ dams help save struggling streams
Animals can feel joy. Here’s how scientists might study it
Positive emotions are finally getting a closer look after decades of focus on negative ones.
This tool-using cow stunned scientists with her smarts
Veronika the cow scratches hard-to-reach body parts using a brush. This feat is forcing scientists to rethink which animals can use tools.
Flat-faced dogs often struggle to breathe easy
Leafhoppers' invisibility inspires next-gen cloaking tech
Human-built ‘beaver’ dams help save struggling streams
Video captures grey whale being struck by Sea-Doo in Vancouver
Mary had a little lamb, but Teemu the sheep had 6
TheMoment a bear cub was saved by B.C. volunteers
New campaign encourages families to adopt large dogs in Toronto
Winnipeg gets approval to use asphyxiant foam, blood-thinning bait to control ground squirrel population
Video captures grey whale being struck by Sea-Doo in Vancouver
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is investigating after a person driving a Sea-Doo struck a grey whale off Vancouver. Witnesses along Vancouver’s seawall saw the collision unfold in the water near Siwash Rock in Stanley Park around 7:30 p.m. PT on Monday.
Mary had a little lamb, but Teemu the sheep had 6
Vermont farmer shocked at sheep sextuplets: Teemu the sheep is named after Hockey Hall of Famer Teemu Selänne — and just like her Finnish superstar namesake, she delivered.
TheMoment a bear cub was saved by B.C. volunteers
New campaign encourages families to adopt large dogs in Toronto
Winnipeg gets approval to use asphyxiant foam, blood-thinning bait to control ground squirrel population
Why do crabs walk sideways? Scientists trace it back 200 million years
Aggressive “hulk” lizards are wiping out millions of years of evolution
Warming waters are supercharging an invasive salmon predator in Alaska
“Baffling” new snake species in Myanmar looks like multiple species at once
Scientists just debunked a 50-year myth about Hawaii’s birds
Why do crabs walk sideways? Scientists trace it back 200 million years
Scientists have uncovered new clues about how crabs developed their distinctive sideways movement. A new study, released as a Reviewed Preprint in eLife, brings together the largest dataset yet on how crabs move.
Aggressive “hulk” lizards are wiping out millions of years of evolution
For ages, wall lizards coexisted in three distinct color types, each with its own strategy for survival. Now, a powerful green variant is taking over. These dominant “Hulk” lizards are outcompeting the others, causing yellow and orange morphs to vanish. It’s a dramatic reminder that evolution can flip the script much faster than expected.
Warming waters are supercharging an invasive salmon predator in Alaska
“Baffling” new snake species in Myanmar looks like multiple species at once
Scientists just debunked a 50-year myth about Hawaii’s birds
Beef prices continue to soar, but signs of coming relief are emerging
Canadian horses exported to Japan for slaughter falling sick, dying: animal advocates
Winnipeg couple who created, sold animal torture videos get 12 years in jail
Halifax-area animal shelter grateful for ‘skyrocketing’ adoption rates
City of Surrey fines owner after fatal dog attack, but animal remains still missing - BC
Beef prices continue to soar, but signs of coming relief are emerging
There may be some slight relief on the horizon for steak and hamburger lovers in Canada who have seen beef prices soar in recent years, experts and data suggest, with the possibility of supply finally catching up to demand.
Canadian horses exported to Japan for slaughter falling sick, dying: animal advocates
Horses flown from Canada to Japan for slaughter continue to get sick, get injured and even die, according to a new investigation by animal rights advocates.
Winnipeg couple who created, sold animal torture videos get 12 years in jail
Halifax-area animal shelter grateful for ‘skyrocketing’ adoption rates
City of Surrey fines owner after fatal dog attack, but animal remains still missing - BC
How to Bring a Bird’s Song Back From the Edge of Extinction
Waste, Fauci and ‘Transgender’ Mice: How MAGA Is Warming to Animal Rights
Whales Are in Danger in N.Y. Waterways: ‘Like Deer Crossing the Road’
In the Arctic, Drones Help Identify Deadly Virus in Whales
How the Pandemic Lockdowns Changed a Songbird’s Beak
How to Bring a Bird’s Song Back From the Edge of Extinction
In a new study, wild regent honeyeaters became vocal tutors, teaching their disappearing song to birds in a captive breeding program.
Waste, Fauci and ‘Transgender’ Mice: How MAGA Is Warming to Animal Rights
The Trump administration is curbing animal experiments in response to shifts in public opinion, technological advances, years of animal rights advocacy and the work of a conservative activist.
Whales Are in Danger in N.Y. Waterways: ‘Like Deer Crossing the Road’
In the Arctic, Drones Help Identify Deadly Virus in Whales
How the Pandemic Lockdowns Changed a Songbird’s Beak
Avian flu strikes California’s northern elephant seals; area quarantined
Wildlife attacks and strange animal behavior — fake images spark conservation concerns
Honeyguide birds learn local human dialects
A new treaty comes into force to govern life on the high seas
Involuntary parks: Human conflict is creating unintended refuges for wildlife
Avian flu strikes California’s northern elephant seals; area quarantined
Experts confirmed that seven young northern elephant seals on the beach at California’s Año Nuevo State Park carried a deadly form of avian influenza, H5N1, the first recorded infection in these seals. This highly contagious virus has circulated the globe since 2020.
Wildlife attacks and strange animal behavior — fake images spark conservation concerns
Conservationists warn that increasingly realistic AI-generated wildlife images and videos are spreading misinformation that can provoke fear, panic and hostility toward wild animals.
Honeyguide birds learn local human dialects
A new treaty comes into force to govern life on the high seas
Involuntary parks: Human conflict is creating unintended refuges for wildlife
Footage Reveals Imperiled White Lions Languishing at Texas Roadside Zoo
There are many more Ridglans. Here’s what the government should do to protect every dog at risk of laboratory testing
The USDA Wants to Increase Slaughterhouse Line Speeds, Despite the Risks
First Amendment Food Fight: Big Ag’s Attempts to Stifle Consumer Choice
Court Rules Texas Food Label Censorship Law is Unconstitutional
Footage Reveals Imperiled White Lions Languishing at Texas Roadside Zoo
ALDF seeks federal investigation and confiscation of two white lions enduring severe physical and neurological distress.
There are many more Ridglans. Here’s what the government should do to protect every dog at risk of laboratory testing
Explore why the rescue of 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms is just the beginning. Learn how the Animal Legal Defense Fund is advocating for USDA reform and stronger federal protections to end animal testing.
The USDA Wants to Increase Slaughterhouse Line Speeds, Despite the Risks
First Amendment Food Fight: Big Ag’s Attempts to Stifle Consumer Choice
Court Rules Texas Food Label Censorship Law is Unconstitutional
Minnesota shelters taking in 50 beagles saved from Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin
Texas man charged after abandoning dog at Pittsburgh International Airport
As animals freeze and starve in extreme cold, a Long Island nature center works around the clock to save them
Bondi orders Justice Department to prioritize animal welfare enforcement
New animal species that survived mass extinction event half a billion years ago found in a quarry in China
Minnesota shelters taking in 50 beagles saved from Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin
Minnesota animal rescues are stepping up to take in dogs from a Wisconsin research facility accused of animal abuse.
Texas man charged after abandoning dog at Pittsburgh International Airport
A Texas man is facing animal cruelty charges after leaving his puppy at the departures gate at Pittsburgh International Airport.
As animals freeze and starve in extreme cold, a Long Island nature center works around the clock to save them
Bondi orders Justice Department to prioritize animal welfare enforcement
New animal species that survived mass extinction event half a billion years ago found in a quarry in China
One night a year, humans command this march of frogs and salamanders
Why millions of adorable bees are emerging from this cemetery
Species slowdown: Is nature’s ability to self-repair stalling?
Visiting Oregon? You may soon have to pay a tax to protect its wildlife.
Factory farms don’t just stink — they make it harder to breathe, too
One night a year, humans command this march of frogs and salamanders
The first warm, wet spring night draws amphibians from the woods, bearing evidence of threats from warming winters, drying pools, and traffic.
Why millions of adorable bees are emerging from this cemetery
A growing body of evidence shows that cemeteries host much more life — including insects, birds, mammals, and rare plants — than death.
Species slowdown: Is nature’s ability to self-repair stalling?
Visiting Oregon? You may soon have to pay a tax to protect its wildlife.
Factory farms don’t just stink — they make it harder to breathe, too
What animal are you? Humans and animals tend to like the same mating calls
A Controversial Fishing Method May Dredge Up a Climate Time Bomb
Why Are Rabbits Sprouting Tentacles?
Pessimistic Dogs Are Better at Smelling Cancer—And Other Keys to Disease-Sniffing Success
The Law That Saved the Whales Is Under Attack
What animal are you? Humans and animals tend to like the same mating calls
Your taste in music may feel unique, but there may be something more biologically innate driving your acoustic choices: A new study found that animals and humans tend to prefer many of the same mating calls.
A Controversial Fishing Method May Dredge Up a Climate Time Bomb
Bottom trawling is a fishing practice that is notoriously destructive to seafloor ecosystems. Now there’s growing evidence that it might unleash planet-warming carbon
Why Are Rabbits Sprouting Tentacles?
Pessimistic Dogs Are Better at Smelling Cancer—And Other Keys to Disease-Sniffing Success
The Law That Saved the Whales Is Under Attack
Mysterious Structure in Bird Eyes May Explain a Curious Lack of Blood
Stunning But Dangerous: Rare Blue Dragons Are Forcing Beaches to Close
Swarms of Tiny Catfish Seen Climbing Waterfalls in Surprise Discovery
Your Dog Has a Unique Ability to Read Your Mind. Here's Why.
Scientists Discover Tiny Prehistoric Whale Species That Was Human-Sized
Mysterious Structure in Bird Eyes May Explain a Curious Lack of Blood
Here's some science trivia for you: unlike the inner retina in most animals (including us), birds' inner retinas function without oxygen. And now, researchers led by a team from Aarhus University in Denmark have figured out how.
Stunning But Dangerous: Rare Blue Dragons Are Forcing Beaches to Close
Last week, a 'blue fleet' of tiny dragons forced the closure of several beaches in Spain.
Swarms of Tiny Catfish Seen Climbing Waterfalls in Surprise Discovery
Your Dog Has a Unique Ability to Read Your Mind. Here's Why.
Scientists Discover Tiny Prehistoric Whale Species That Was Human-Sized
Iconic endangered bird returned to New Zealand's capital after a century's absence
Colombians are divided over the fate of hippos linked to Pablo Escobar
31 sloths meant for Florida 'slotharium' attraction die in warehouse or in transit
Puppy abandoned at Las Vegas airport adopted by cop who rescued him
Should scientists be allowed to edit the genes of wild animals? Top conservation groups just voted yes
Iconic endangered bird returned to New Zealand's capital after a century's absence
The kiwi , New Zealand ’s sacred national bird, vanished from the hills around Wellington more than a century ago. Now the capital’s residents are waging an improbable citizen campaign to return the endangered flightless birds to the city.
Colombians are divided over the fate of hippos linked to Pablo Escobar
The hippos, an invasive species in Colombia, are part of a population of 200 that continues to reproduce unchecked.
31 sloths meant for Florida 'slotharium' attraction die in warehouse or in transit
Puppy abandoned at Las Vegas airport adopted by cop who rescued him
Should scientists be allowed to edit the genes of wild animals? Top conservation groups just voted yes
Do octopus brains work like humans’ — or is there another way to be smart?
‘Bat feast’ animal videos at African cave offer clues to how deadly viruses spread
Can a mouse be cloned indefinitely? Decades-long experiment has answers
Lab-grown oesophagus restores pigs’ ability to swallow
Insect applications to open wounds by chimpanzees in the wild: first insights from East African chimpanzees
Do octopus brains work like humans’ — or is there another way to be smart?
Just like vertebrates, cephalopods — such as octopuses and squid — have elaborate brains. Neuroscientists are flocking to them for insights into how intelligence evolved.
‘Bat feast’ animal videos at African cave offer clues to how deadly viruses spread
Researchers filmed 10 species eating or scavenging bats at known Marburg-virus hotspot — and caught hundreds of humans visiting.
Can a mouse be cloned indefinitely? Decades-long experiment has answers
Lab-grown oesophagus restores pigs’ ability to swallow
Insect applications to open wounds by chimpanzees in the wild: first insights from East African chimpanzees
California woman on trial for taking chickens from Perdue Farms' plant says she was rescuing them
A German zoo faces a backlash after killing 12 healthy baboons
Trump administration sues California over egg prices and blames animal welfare laws
Turkey's top court upholds controversial law on culling of stray dogs
Mexico City bans violent bullfighting, sparking fury and celebration
California woman on trial for taking chickens from Perdue Farms' plant says she was rescuing them
A California animal rights activist on trial for taking four chickens from one of Perdue Farms’ major poultry plants said Tuesday that she was rescuing Poppy, Ivy, Aster, and Azalea from abuse while prosecutors say she broke the law.
A German zoo faces a backlash after killing 12 healthy baboons
A zoo in the German city of Nuremberg says it has killed 12 baboons despite protests, capping a saga rooted in concerns that the zoo had too little space to house a growing group of the animals.
Trump administration sues California over egg prices and blames animal welfare laws
Turkey's top court upholds controversial law on culling of stray dogs
Mexico City bans violent bullfighting, sparking fury and celebration
Do goldfish really only have a 3 second memory?
‘Tusked’ animal found living at bottom of 5,000m-deep ocean. It was carrying something strange
Oldest living animal ever found suggests Atlantic Ocean is close to tipping point, say scientists
Rare creature lost for 130 years found hiding in Chilean mountains
Do goldfish really only have a 3 second memory?
The prevalent myth that goldfish only have a three-second memory does goldfish a great disservice, says Ellen Husain . In fact, goldfish can retain memories for at least three months, can be trained, and can also tell the time.
‘Tusked’ animal found living at bottom of 5,000m-deep ocean. It was carrying something strange
Scientists say it's the first time this behaviour has ever been seen.
Oldest living animal ever found suggests Atlantic Ocean is close to tipping point, say scientists
Rare creature lost for 130 years found hiding in Chilean mountains
A bright spot for turtles: Olive ridleys are recovering in India, but still at risk
A lesson learned after pets were left behind in Hurricane Katrina: Save the animals
She's 74 — and expecting: Wisdom the albatross astounds once again
Billions of cicadas will buzz this spring as two broods emerge at the same time
A bright spot for turtles: Olive ridleys are recovering in India, but still at risk
VELAS, India — Little kids giddily squeal as a baby sea turtle, flippers flapping, lurches toward the water with the grace of a drunk lunging for a cab at closing time. Tourists applaud as about a dozen more palm-sized hatchlings stumble into the sea.
A lesson learned after pets were left behind in Hurricane Katrina: Save the animals
People were forced to leave their pets behind during Hurricane Katrina, creating an unprecedented animal welfare crisis that has shaped the country's disaster response ever since.
She's 74 — and expecting: Wisdom the albatross astounds once again
Billions of cicadas will buzz this spring as two broods emerge at the same time
Fires, floods and extreme weather will imperil a third of all life on land in the next 60 years, according to apocalyptic study
Florida man accused of tying up, abandoning dog during Hurricane Milton cleared of charges — sparking outrage: ‘I’m disgusted’
The Post goes undercover: Queens pet store selling Asian-bred pups for up to $38K despite NY sale ban
Fires, floods and extreme weather will imperil a third of all life on land in the next 60 years, according to apocalyptic study
By 2085, over 36% of terrestrial animal habitats could be affected by extreme weather events like fire and flooding if temps continue to rise worldwide, scientists found.
Florida man accused of tying up, abandoning dog during Hurricane Milton cleared of charges — sparking outrage: ‘I’m disgusted’
The Florida man accused of tying his dog to a fence while fleeing the state to avoid the wrath of Hurricane Milton had his animal cruelty charges dropped by prosecutors, sparking outrage from the community that rescued the pooch.
The Post goes undercover: Queens pet store selling Asian-bred pups for up to $38K despite NY sale ban
'I love animals more than I love most people, not kidding...' Meet the vegan stars advocating for animal rights
Experts stunned by incredible comeback of unique creatures driven to brink of extinction: 'It's amazing'
Scientists stunned by striking behavior shift across hundreds of animal species: 'That is not always correct'
Officials discover 'one of the rarest fish in America' thriving in secret creek for first time in a decade: 'It has the will to survive'
'I love animals more than I love most people, not kidding...' Meet the vegan stars advocating for animal rights
Veganuary 2026 is the perfect time to take inspiration from those leading the plant-based movement. From boosting health to protecting the environment, or simply standing up for animals, these celebrities are thriving on vegan diets while using their fame to inspire change. Find out who they are...
Experts stunned by incredible comeback of unique creatures driven to brink of extinction: 'It's amazing'
The Blue-billed Curassow population is rising thanks to the great efforts of conservationists in South America.
Scientists stunned by striking behavior shift across hundreds of animal species: 'That is not always correct'
Officials discover 'one of the rarest fish in America' thriving in secret creek for first time in a decade: 'It has the will to survive'
American voters support animal welfare — and MAGA is seizing on it
Can we ever understand our dogs?
The massive stakes of the Trump administration’s plans to end animal testing
American voters support animal welfare — and MAGA is seizing on it
Recently, something incredibly rare happened: American policymakers at the highest levels of government committed to tackling animal cruelty. Specifically, late last month, the Trump administration announced a multi-agency “strike force” to crack down on animal abuse.
Can we ever understand our dogs?
The animal researcher who tried to experience the world through the nose of a dog.
The massive stakes of the Trump administration’s plans to end animal testing
Animals might be sentient in the law’s eyes, but how they’re treated still varies hugely
How facial recognition for bears can help ecologists manage wildlife
Deer, mink and hyenas have caught COVID-19 – animal virologists explain how to find the coronavirus in animals and why humans need to worry
Animals might be sentient in the law’s eyes, but how they’re treated still varies hugely
Our perception of animal welfare as a nation of animal lovers is out of step with policy and law that still allows differential animal treatment.
How facial recognition for bears can help ecologists manage wildlife
Recent advances in computer vision and other types of artificial intelligence offer an opportunity for facial recognition to apply to bears and other animals.
Deer, mink and hyenas have caught COVID-19 – animal virologists explain how to find the coronavirus in animals and why humans need to worry
Activists plead for help as Canada marine park threatens to euthanize 30 belugas
Two supermarket chains suspend supplies after pig cruelty reports
One man gored and others bruised in Spain’s bull running festival
World’s oldest known wild bird hatches new chick at age 70
Activists plead for help as Canada marine park threatens to euthanize 30 belugas
The now-defunct Marineland park says it is running out of money and has no other options to care for the animals after Canadian authorities blocked their export to a Chinese water park
Two supermarket chains suspend supplies after pig cruelty reports
Covert footage appeared to show workers at Northmoor Farm in Lincolnshire abusing piglets
One man gored and others bruised in Spain’s bull running festival
World’s oldest known wild bird hatches new chick at age 70
The push to end animal testing is gaining steam, but technology can’t fill the gap yet
Vegans deserve same legal protection as religious people, UK judge rules
The push to end animal testing is gaining steam, but technology can’t fill the gap yet
The FDA has released draft guidance that aims to clear up how drug developers can use alternative testing – but that doesn’t mean animal testing in the US is over.
Vegans deserve same legal protection as religious people, UK judge rules
A judge has ruled that ethical veganism qualifies as a philosophical belief protected under UK law.
From gibbons to a ‘psychedelic’ tarantula, the most-endangered species
Why Craig the elephant’s death is a victory for conservationists
From gibbons to a ‘psychedelic’ tarantula, the most-endangered species
A bright ginger gibbon, a “psychedelic” tarantula and a falcon prized by Saudi princes are among the animals and plants that a conservation organisation says most need help in 2026.
Why Craig the elephant’s death is a victory for conservationists
The Kenyan ‘super tusker’ carried nearly 100kg of ivory. The fact that he lived to 54 and died of natural causes is a landmark in the fight against poaching
Rare Animal, Once Thought to Be Extinct, Discovered on Footage from Remote California Trail Cameras
A Cow Ran Away from a Slaughterhouse Days Before She Was Scheduled to Die. Then, the Community Rallied Behind Her
Rare Animal, Once Thought to Be Extinct, Discovered on Footage from Remote California Trail Cameras
A rare animal that was previously believed to be extinct has been captured on hidden cameras in California, according to a new study
A Cow Ran Away from a Slaughterhouse Days Before She Was Scheduled to Die. Then, the Community Rallied Behind Her
Mootilda the cow escaped from a meat processing plant in Arizona in August 2025, where she was scheduled to die within days. The cow now resides at Aimee’s Farm Animal Sanctuary in San Tan Valley.
Kindhearted Bus Driver Opens His Doors To A Koala In Need Of A Ride
Manager Finds Sealed Box Hidden Behind Trash Bins With A 'Gentle' Animal Inside
Kindhearted Bus Driver Opens His Doors To A Koala In Need Of A Ride
He didn’t have money for the bus fare — but in an act of kindness and compassion, this furry passenger was welcomed aboard regardless. Last Saturday night, a bus driver in Brisbane, Australia, spotted a lone koala dashing across a busy road.
Manager Finds Sealed Box Hidden Behind Trash Bins With A 'Gentle' Animal Inside
It was a typical morning in Brooklyn, New York, the other day, when AMA Animal Rescue’s (AMAAR) shelter manager made a shocking discovery while entering work. She found a sealed cardboard box hidden behind two large trash cans, and when she saw the writing on top, her heart dropped.
PETA meets MAGA as RFK Jr. takes on animal testing
Marine park plagued by animal deaths, welfare concerns closing after 70 years
PETA meets MAGA as RFK Jr. takes on animal testing
RFK Jr.’s moves to limit animal testing in drug trials could pull animal rights voters into the Republican camp, experts say.
Marine park plagued by animal deaths, welfare concerns closing after 70 years
The Miami Seaquarium has been the subject of scrutiny for years. After a bankruptcy and failed eviction, it is closing its doors.
Oregon zoo owner indicted on more than 300 animal neglect charges
Oregon zoo owner indicted on more than 300 animal neglect charges
A grand jury has indicted the owner of an Oregon zoo on more than 300 counts of animal neglect and other charges after police said they found drugs and guns at the facility
Animal rights activist on trial over chickens taken from Petaluma slaughterhouse
Animal rights activist on trial over chickens taken from Petaluma slaughterhouse
"They're still alive today and that means everything." A recent UC Berkeley graduate and animal activist is facing years in prison for taking chickens she said were being abused. A question at the center of her trial - did she rescue them or steal them?
Butterflies Are in Dramatic Decline Across North America. A Close Look at the Western Monarch Shows Why
Butterflies Are in Dramatic Decline Across North America. A Close Look at the Western Monarch Shows Why
Pesticides, habitat loss and climate change have taken their toll on the beloved insects. But the experts working with them still find hope for their future
Rare sheep are U.S.-Mexico border crossers, but they're hitting a sharp new obstacle
Southern California mountain lions recommended for threatened status
Rare sheep are U.S.-Mexico border crossers, but they're hitting a sharp new obstacle
Federal officials plan to seal off the border in a remote stretch of desert where endangered bighorn sheep have long crossed between Mexico and California. Recently, they installed a new barrier that scientists say could be deadly.
Southern California mountain lions recommended for threatened status
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has recommended granting threatened species status to roughly 1,400 mountain lions roaming the Central Coast and Southern California, pointing to grave threats posed by freeways, rat poison and fierce wildfires.
MAGA’s Animal Nationalism
A Cognitive Revolution in Animal Research
MAGA’s Animal Nationalism
The Trump administration has a special bond with dogs and cats.
A Cognitive Revolution in Animal Research
Animal ‘personalities’ are forcing scientists to rethink basic research.
Baby sandhill cranes rescued, adopted by new parent in conservation success story in suburban Chicago
Baby sandhill cranes rescued, adopted by new parent in conservation success story in suburban Chicago
The two young colts were first spotted by the Chicago Bird Collision Monitors after their parent became too injured to keep them safe. Another crane at the DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center became a…
Can Animals Feel? A New Roadmap for Consciousness
Can Animals Feel? A New Roadmap for Consciousness
A philosophy scholar has developed a practical “decision tree” to help scientists and ethicists evaluate which creatures may be conscious.
Wolverines are coming back to Colorado, state plan includes roadkill, avalanche chutes
Wolverines are coming back to Colorado, state plan includes roadkill, avalanche chutes
Colorado is a step closer to returning wolverines to the state’s high-alpine landscapes. The wolverine reintroduction plan is set to be presented to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission Thursday morning.
8 rescued monkeys begin new lives at Gainesville sanctuary
8 rescued monkeys begin new lives at Gainesville sanctuary
A multi-state federal investigation into illegal animal trafficking led to the seizure of eight primates. The suspect at the center of the investigation has previously been convicted on similar animal trafficking charges.
Why Republicans are trying to roll back a law that has protected whales, seals and other sea animals for over 50 years
Why Republicans are trying to roll back a law that has protected whales, seals and other sea animals for over 50 years
Republican lawmakers are targeting one of the U.S.’s longest standing pieces of environmental legislation, credited with helping save rare whales from extinction.
Miami Seaquarium is Closing After 70 Years: What to Know
Miami Seaquarium is Closing After 70 Years: What to Know
The park has been a staple of Miami's tourism scene since the 1950s.
Granting Rights to Animals Doesn't Undermine Human Rights
Granting Rights to Animals Doesn't Undermine Human Rights
In proposing the Species Membership Approach, Raffael Fasel argues against the misplaced fears that granting legal rights and personhood to nonhumans would weaken human rights.
Do Animal Rights Undermine Human Rights?
Do Animal Rights Undermine Human Rights?
The proposal to grant rights to non-human animals has raised the question of whether such a step undermines human rights. A first approach claims that animal rights strengthen the protection of human…
Congress shouldn’t override state and local farm animal welfare laws
Congress shouldn’t override state and local farm animal welfare laws
Federalism is worth defending. So is the idea that we should treat farm animals better, if for no other reason than that harming sentient beings is usually wrong.
The Airlift Operation That Has Transformed Pet Adoption
The Airlift Operation That Has Transformed Pet Adoption
Euthanasia in an under-equipped shelter used to be the fate of many dogs in Texas. Then chartered planes started bringing them North.
The growing exotic pet trade drives illegal sales online and a push for tighter rules
The growing exotic pet trade drives illegal sales online and a push for tighter rules
A growing exotic pet trade has conservationists calling for stronger regulations to protect the reptiles, birds and other animals in the wild that are increasingly showing up for sale on internet marketplaces and becoming popular on social media.
A bright spot for turtles: Olive ridleys are recovering in India, but still at risk
A lesson learned after pets were left behind in Hurricane Katrina: Save the animals
She's 74 — and expecting: Wisdom the albatross astounds once again
Billions of cicadas will buzz this spring as two broods emerge at the same time
A bright spot for turtles: Olive ridleys are recovering in India, but still at risk
VELAS, India — Little kids giddily squeal as a baby sea turtle, flippers flapping, lurches toward the water with the grace of a drunk lunging for a cab at closing time. Tourists applaud as about a dozen more palm-sized hatchlings stumble into the sea.
A lesson learned after pets were left behind in Hurricane Katrina: Save the animals
People were forced to leave their pets behind during Hurricane Katrina, creating an unprecedented animal welfare crisis that has shaped the country's disaster response ever since.
She's 74 — and expecting: Wisdom the albatross astounds once again
Billions of cicadas will buzz this spring as two broods emerge at the same time
Smith College students build winter home for threatened rat snakes
Smith College students build winter home for threatened rat snakes
Smith College students and staff have built a man-made hibernaculum at the MacLeish Field Station as part of a habitat restoration project for native species. The hibernaculum will provide a protected shelter for Eastern rat snakes and other reptile and rodent species during the winter months.
Balancing wildlife conservation and wastewater infrastructure in Pasco
Balancing wildlife conservation and wastewater infrastructure in Pasco
The expansion of the Pasco Process Water Reuse Facility has been an example of how working together can lead to successful wildlife conservation and clean water infrastructure projects.
Thanks to Sheltering in Place, Animal Shelters Are Empty
Thanks to Sheltering in Place, Animal Shelters Are Empty
A recent pet adoption boom is the feel-good pandemic story you need right now.
Conservation Without Law Enforcement Is Pure Idealism
Conservation Without Law Enforcement Is Pure Idealism
Conservation isn't always diplomatic. Protecting nature requires strong action.
Balancing African cultural demands and wildlife conservation
Balancing African cultural demands and wildlife conservation
Africa's wildlife preservation is underway amidst vehement exploitation of animals for cultural and religious purposes.
‘We’ve got to do better’; Protesters criticize law enforcement’s response to alleged animal abuse
‘We’ve got to do better’; Protesters criticize law enforcement’s response to alleged animal abuse
Animal rights advocates gathered outside Rochester City Hall to protest what they see as a lack of action from local law enforcement in handling animal abuse cases. The protest
Melby the manatee rescued from Melbourne Beach storm drain, now recovering
Melby the manatee rescued from Melbourne Beach storm drain, now recovering
A juvenile male manatee was rescued after being trapped in a Melbourne Beach storm drain. The 410-pound manatee, named "Melby," was found underweight with several open wounds.
How AI trained on birds is surfacing underwater mysteries
How AI trained on birds is surfacing underwater mysteries
We describe how Perch 2.0, Google DeepMind's bioacoustics foundation model, trained on birds and other terrestrial animal vocalizations, transfers ‘whale’ to underwater acoustics challenges with ‘killer’ performance.
Meet the people preserving the practice of bird banding
Meet the people preserving the practice of bird banding
Birds migrate across the world; so do the volunteers who come together for annual bird-banding efforts. But the impacts of U.S. funding cuts threaten to spread across the border, imperiling the future of conservation
Activists plead for help as Canada marine park threatens to euthanize 30 belugas
Two supermarket chains suspend supplies after pig cruelty reports
One man gored and others bruised in Spain’s bull running festival
World’s oldest known wild bird hatches new chick at age 70
Activists plead for help as Canada marine park threatens to euthanize 30 belugas
The now-defunct Marineland park says it is running out of money and has no other options to care for the animals after Canadian authorities blocked their export to a Chinese water park
Two supermarket chains suspend supplies after pig cruelty reports
Covert footage appeared to show workers at Northmoor Farm in Lincolnshire abusing piglets
One man gored and others bruised in Spain’s bull running festival
World’s oldest known wild bird hatches new chick at age 70
‘Horrific living conditions’: Over 230 neglected farm animals rescued in Thurston County
‘Horrific living conditions’: Over 230 neglected farm animals rescued in Thurston County
“We only work on cruelty cases, and this is one of the worst we have ever seen,” said Kate Tsyrklevich, Executive Director of Heartwood Haven.
'I love animals more than I love most people, not kidding...' Meet the vegan stars advocating for animal rights
Experts stunned by incredible comeback of unique creatures driven to brink of extinction: 'It's amazing'
Scientists stunned by striking behavior shift across hundreds of animal species: 'That is not always correct'
Officials discover 'one of the rarest fish in America' thriving in secret creek for first time in a decade: 'It has the will to survive'
'I love animals more than I love most people, not kidding...' Meet the vegan stars advocating for animal rights
Veganuary 2026 is the perfect time to take inspiration from those leading the plant-based movement. From boosting health to protecting the environment, or simply standing up for animals, these celebrities are thriving on vegan diets while using their fame to inspire change. Find out who they are...
Experts stunned by incredible comeback of unique creatures driven to brink of extinction: 'It's amazing'
The Blue-billed Curassow population is rising thanks to the great efforts of conservationists in South America.
Scientists stunned by striking behavior shift across hundreds of animal species: 'That is not always correct'
Officials discover 'one of the rarest fish in America' thriving in secret creek for first time in a decade: 'It has the will to survive'
Should Animals Also Be ‘Persons’ in Law?
Should Animals Also Be ‘Persons’ in Law?
The classification of animals as "property" underpins harsh judicial decisions and continues to plague the lives of animals.
Six endangered lemurs born at Lemur Conservation Foundation reserve in Myakka City
Six endangered lemurs born at Lemur Conservation Foundation reserve in Myakka City
More than 98% of all lemur species are threatened with extinction, according to the Lemur Conservation Foundation.
Camera traps capture dozens of photos of this adorable endangered animal
Camera traps capture dozens of photos of this adorable endangered animal
Trail cameras in Nepal recorded evidence of small groups of endangered red pandas in Myagdi District, a little-studied area of central Nepal.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife defends its wolf management authority, decisions in response to federal questioning
Colorado Parks and Wildlife defends its wolf management authority, decisions in response to federal questioning
A group of aluminum crates used for the capture and release of 15 gray wolves from British Columbia to Colorado in January 2025. Colorado Park and Wildlife is now answering questions from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on how the operation went down and other wolf-related decisions.
Seagull released back into wild after ‘horrific’ injury from wooden barbecue skewer
Seagull released back into wild after ‘horrific’ injury from wooden barbecue skewer
A carelessly discarded wooden barbecue skewer seriously injured a seagull in White Rock, B.C., according to a wildlife rescue, which is urging people to be more careful with their garbage.
Animal rights activists to protest at PB Trader Joe's Sunday afternoon
Animal rights activists to protest at PB Trader Joe's Sunday afternoon
DxE accuses Petaluma Poultry, a subsidiary of poultry giant Perdue Foods, of extreme animal cruelty, including boiling birds alive.
Zootopia 2 sparks sales of dangerous venomous snakes
Zootopia 2 sparks sales of dangerous venomous snakes
Experts have warned of a 'significant risk to the public' as Zootopia 2 sparks sales of dangerous snakes.
Bird migration is ramping up in Michigan: Map shows how many are flying
Bird migration is ramping up in Michigan: Map shows how many are flying
We’re hitting superhighway-level traffic in the night sky.
Judge dismisses animal cruelty lawsuit against Maine Lobster Festival
Judge dismisses animal cruelty lawsuit against Maine Lobster Festival
A state judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by an animal rights group seeking to stop the live steaming of lobsters at the Maine Lobster Festival, ruling the group had failed to prove that boiling lobsters constituted a public nuisance.
Shark fishing ban to bring endangered species back from brink
Shark fishing ban to bring endangered species back from brink
Shark conservation has been boosted by a new international trade ban that offers greater protection for 70 species of sharks and rays. Restrictions on shark and ray fishing were announced at a major conference on protecting wildlife in trade.
Eel populations are falling, and new protections were defeated. Japan and the US opposed them
Eel populations are falling, and new protections were defeated. Japan and the US opposed them
Eels are the stuff of nightmares — slimy, snakelike creatures that lay millions of eggs before dying so their offspring can return home to rivers and streams.
Animal Rights protesters voice concern over Shenandoah Co. Fair Pig Scramble event
Animal Rights protesters voice concern over Shenandoah Co. Fair Pig Scramble event
The Pig Scramble is set to be held Wednesday night at the Shenandoah County Fair.
In two-day effort at sea, team partially frees whale of fishing gear off Georgia coast
In two-day effort at sea, team partially frees whale of fishing gear off Georgia coast
A team from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources was documenting the second North Atlantic right whale calf of the season about 4 miles offshore of the Florida/Georgia border on Wednesday when they received an urgent message.
Owner of Haines wildlife center charged with animal cruelty after dozens of Alaska animals taken from property
Owner of Haines wildlife center charged with animal cruelty after dozens of Alaska animals taken from property
Three felony and two misdemeanor charges alleging animal cruelty were filed against Steve Kroschel, owner of The Kroschel Films Wildlife Center, on Thursday.
Red panda morning calls at China hotel cause safety concerns, service suspension
Red panda morning calls at China hotel cause safety concerns, service suspension
Rooms offering red panda morning calls priced from US$280 to US$420 per night, particularly popular among families with kids.
Six Flags is being pressured to close elephant exhibit
Six Flags is being pressured to close elephant exhibit
Six Flags Great Adventure is urged to give up its elephants as animal rights group focuses on one elephant, Joyce, in a new PR campaign.
Cruelty-free: Australia’s animal testing ban finally realised as AICIS comes into effect
Cruelty-free: Australia’s animal testing ban finally realised as AICIS comes into effect
Australia is finally is implementing a ban on cosmetic testing on animals as the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) comes into effect, after multiple delays.
NCC explains cat cull following unfounded criticisms
NCC explains cat cull following unfounded criticisms
Rock iguana on Little Cayman (CNS): Feral cats pose a serious and ongoing threat to Little Cayman’s unique and fragile ecosystem. However, opposition MPs appeared unable to comprehend the importanc
The Visionary Ballot Initiative That Dares to Put Animal Freedom on the Ballot in Oregon
The Visionary Ballot Initiative That Dares to Put Animal Freedom on the Ballot in Oregon
Initiative Petition 28 (IP28) is a bold, far-reaching ballot initiative in Oregon that challenges the legal loopholes enabling and legitimizing pervasive animal abuse and killing. If it passes, it would make history, creating a ripple effect across the U.S. and the world.
A bright spot for turtles: Olive ridleys are recovering in India, but still at risk
A lesson learned after pets were left behind in Hurricane Katrina: Save the animals
She's 74 — and expecting: Wisdom the albatross astounds once again
Billions of cicadas will buzz this spring as two broods emerge at the same time
A bright spot for turtles: Olive ridleys are recovering in India, but still at risk
VELAS, India — Little kids giddily squeal as a baby sea turtle, flippers flapping, lurches toward the water with the grace of a drunk lunging for a cab at closing time. Tourists applaud as about a dozen more palm-sized hatchlings stumble into the sea.
A lesson learned after pets were left behind in Hurricane Katrina: Save the animals
People were forced to leave their pets behind during Hurricane Katrina, creating an unprecedented animal welfare crisis that has shaped the country's disaster response ever since.
She's 74 — and expecting: Wisdom the albatross astounds once again
Billions of cicadas will buzz this spring as two broods emerge at the same time
The River Otter's Remarkable Comeback
The River Otter's Remarkable Comeback
The first sign isn’t the otter itself. It’s the ripple – small, nearly invisible – spreading across the marsh. Then a blur of brown breaks the morning water’s silver surface. A head lifts, whiskers dripping, eyes alert. For a second, it lingers.
The World’s Last Truly Wild Horses Are Thriving at Chernobyl
The World’s Last Truly Wild Horses Are Thriving at Chernobyl
Ever since the nuclear disaster of 1986, the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone has taken on a second life as an animal haven of sorts. This toxic zone is now crawling with life no one expected.
Mexican wolves are rebounding, but are they ready for delisting? - High Country News
Mexican wolves are rebounding, but are they ready for delisting? - High Country News
A Mexican wolf is carried while sedated after it was captured during an annual population survey near Alpine, Arizona, on January 30, 2025. Credit: Arizona Game and Fish Department This story was updated on January 8, 2026. 2025 was an eventful year for Mexican wolves.