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The war on wildlife: Trump's latest move and what you can do about it

Last week, President Trump issued a new executive order directing federal agencies to expand hunting and permit the use of...

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Young beagle puppy standing in a laboratory setting with a gloved hand cradling the puppy's chin.
Animal testing and research
In win for animals, the FDA takes new steps away from animal testing

Over 90% of drugs that appear successful in animal tests go on to fail in human clinical trials.

Jack Russell terrier dog playing with a ball in a park
Puppy mills
Good news: More puppy mills are shutting down

Awareness is driving real reform, changing the market for good.

Aerial view of a mother whale and her calf swimming closely together in the ocean.
Wildlife protection
In another major strike, Trump administration escalates its assault on the Endangered Species Act

If this reinterpretation takes effect, more endangered animals will surely die.

A sloth hanging upside down.
The truth behind the captive sloth’s ‘smile’

Tourists beware: Wildlife attractions that promise sloths.

Monkey sitting inside a cylindrical metal cage outdoors.
There’s no such thing as a ‘pet monkey.’ Here’s why.

The wild animal pet trade causes immense suffering on a massive scale.

Wolf standing amidst a dense patch of reddish-purple foliage
Wildlife protection
Trump’s executive order sacrifices wolves to shore up rancher and farmer support

Scapegoating wolves is part of a package of concessions to the U.S. agriculture industry.

Red fox pups at den in Colorado.
Going fur-free
For the good of animals, we’re celebrating the first fur-free New York Fashion Week
"Responsibility and innovation shouldn't come at the expense of creativity."
An elephant stands inside a covered enclosure, secured by a chain.
Wildlife protection Helping captive wildlife
What’s the one simple thing you can do to help wild animals trapped in cruel tourist attractions?
Wild animals are not commodities. They are living, breathing creatures with strong wills and instincts to be free. And yet...
A team is treating a sedated chimpanzee on a clinic table.
Helping captive wildlife Animal testing and research
The real meaning of lifelong care: Chimps at our Liberia sanctuary receive full health check-ups

Chimpanzees at our sanctuary now live in safety and receive the specialized care they deserve.

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