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Wildlife protection CITES decisions deliver mixed results for key African species: weakened protections for bontebok but progress for lion protection

The outcomes of the meeting reflect both positive progress and ongoing challenges in conservation, ecological sustainable use and tourism, enforcement of relevant laws and international cooperation.

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Wildlife protection Rattlesnakes denied increased CITES protection against exploitation for pet and parts trade, despite declining numbers

In Mexico alone, an estimated 90,000 rattlesnakes are taken annually for illegal domestic and international trade.

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Wildlife protection Exploitative pet trade in Chilean rose tarantulas to become harder as species gets increased CITES protection

Collection of tarantulas in huge quantities for the pet trade is threatening the survival of the species.

A dog with grey hair, far right (Shadow), bound for the U.K., is locked up in a cage along with other dogs at a dog meat farm in Wonju, South Korea
Ending the dog and cat meat trade worldwide New survey in Dalian, China finds strong public support for companion animal protection and ending the dog and cat meat trade

DALIAN, China―A new public opinion survey in the city of Dalian, in northern China, reveals strong public support for companion animal protection there. The vast majority of citizens surveyed support

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Farmed animal welfare First Thai Caterer Joins Global Cage-Free Egg Movement

BANGKOK — Foodhouse, Thailand’s leading catering service provider, has announced its commitment to transition to 100% cage-free eggs by 2028. This move marks a significant step towards more ethical

Cage free hens on farm in Uruguay
Farmed animal welfare Por Mali Boat Noodle Goes Cage-Free

BANGKOK — Humane World for Animals applauds the decision of the influential Thai noodle restaurant chain, Por Mali Boat Noodle, to improve animal welfare by implementing a cage-free egg procurement

A newborn puppy, barely able to stand, is seen in a blue cage, looking towards with its mother who is curled up and resting.
Ending the dog and cat meat trade worldwide Ahead of China’s Yulin dog meat ‘festival’, a new survey reveals most Yulin residents don’t eat dog or cat meat and say a ban would have no impact on their lives

BEIJING—Ahead of the Yulin dog meat ‘festival’ in south China beginning on 20 June to coincide with the summer solstice, a new consumer survey in the city shows that a super majority of Yulin

Hens in Thailand
Farmed animal welfare Sa-Nguan Farm launches Thailand’s first cage-free pasteurized eggs

BANGKOK—Humane World for Animals, formerly called Humane Society International, commends Sa-Nguan Farm, an egg producer based in Saraburi province, for becoming the first company in Thailand to

Top Thai pasta manufacturer goes cage-free

BANGKOK—Humane Society International in Thailand is celebrating the notable recent achievement of Scarletta and Sloane’s Artisan, a restaurant group and pasta manufacturer, which announced a