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Veterinary Professionals Advocate Against Inhumane Cat Declawing In Rhode Island

An invasive and cruel surgical procedure, which could have been misconstrued as a ‘quick fix’ to stop cats from scratching furniture in the past,...

Outcry From Animal Welfare Groups As NOAA Grants Makah Tribe Permission To Hunt Gray Whales Off Washington State

Animal welfare groups express disappointment after U.S. federal regulators grant the Makah Tribe of Washington State a waiver of exemption from the Marine Mammal...

Navigating The Waters: Understanding The Rise In Shark Attacks, Are Humans To Blame?

Shark attacks have been on the rise in recent years, attracting attention and concern from both locals and tourists in popular beach destinations such...

Bull Jumps Into Audience At Oregon Rodeo Injuring Three, Sparking Calls For A Ban On The Barbaric “Sport”

Last weekend, several people were injured when a bull jumped a fence into the audience at the Sisters Rodeo in Oregon. Three people were...

Iceland & Japan’s Decision To Resume Commercial Whaling Sparks Global Outrage

Photo by: Hard To Port / Fin whale from 2022, killed with four harpoons.  Animal advocates around the world are outraged by the announcement that...

Ontario Passes New Anti-Puppy Mill Law; Advocates Push For Further Action

Animal welfare groups from around the world are praising the recent passage of the Preventing Unethical Puppy Sales Act (PUPS Act), but there is...

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Here is World Animal News’ Top 10 Stories Happening Now: 1. Colorado Parks & Wildlife Confirms First Gray Wolf Pack Sighting In The State Since...

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1. Congratulations to Joaquin Phoenix for winning Best Actor at the Oscars for his outstanding performance in the Joker.  Joaquin gave an inspirational speech using...

Breaking! Congratulations To Animal Activist & Vegan Joaquin Phoenix For Winning A Golden Globe For Best Actor In ‘Joker’

At last night’s 77th Golden Globe Awards, notable animal activist and vegan Joaquin Phoenix won for his outstanding performance in the feature film Joker. The...

China Upgrades Native Pangolin Protection Status; They Will No Longer Be Used In Traditional Chinese Medicine

China has upgraded the national protection status of its native pangolin species, in particular the Chinese Pangolin Manis pentadactyla, to Class I, the highest form...

U.S. Senator Cory Booker Introduces Important Bill To Shut Down Wildlife Markets Which Threaten Public Health In The United States

U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced a bipartisan bill, the Preventing Future Pandemics Act, which would direct the State Department to...

Breaking! Congratulations To Animal Activist & Vegan Joaquin Phoenix For Winning A Golden Globe For Best Actor In ‘Joker’

At last night’s 77th Golden Globe Awards, notable animal activist and vegan Joaquin Phoenix won for his outstanding performance in the feature film Joker. The...

U.S. Senator Cory Booker Introduces Important Bill To Shut Down Wildlife Markets Which Threaten Public Health In The United States

U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced a bipartisan bill, the Preventing Future Pandemics Act, which would direct the State Department to...

China Upgrades Native Pangolin Protection Status; They Will No Longer Be Used In Traditional Chinese Medicine

China has upgraded the national protection status of its native pangolin species, in particular the Chinese Pangolin Manis pentadactyla, to Class I, the highest form...

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Breaking! Despite Public Outrage, Namibia Moves Forward With Their Controversial Plan To Auction Off 170 Wild Elephants

This morning, WAN was shocked to read the official statement from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism of Namibia in response to their...

North America’s First Whale Sanctuary Selected By Whale Sanctuary Project In Port Hilford, Nova Scotia

The Whale Sanctuary Project has announced that it will work together with Sherbrooke and the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s on the Eastern...

New Hope! Rescued Begging Elephant Named Zara Begins Her Healing Journey At The Wildlife SOS Elephant Hospital In India

An emaciated female elephant, that dragged herself through the day, with the overbearing weight of a carrier, will no longer suffer after being rescued...

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Submit Your Comments By June 1st Urging The U.S. Government To Remove Dairy From Their 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines

When humans consume dairy from animals, it has the potential to lead to a host of serious health problems. In fact, 36% of the American...

Starbucks Is Launching New Beyond Meat Breakfast Sandwich Throughout Canada Starting On March 3rd

Starbucks is launching the new Beyond Meat Breakfast Sandwich as a core menu item at ALL locations across Canada starting on March 3rd. Starbucks customers have been asking for...

Mexico Is One Step Closer To Banning Testing On Animals For Cosmetics; Help Passage Of Similar Bans In The U.S. & Canada

In honor of World Day For Laboratory Animals, WAN is thrilled to share the news that Mexico’s Senate recently voted to outlaw the practice of animal...

JUST Egg Partners With German-Based Emsland Group To Make Plant-Based Eggs Available Worldwide

JUST (Eat JUST, Inc.), a company that applies cutting-edge science and technology to create healthier, more sustainable foods, announced yesterday a partnership to expand...

JUST Egg Partners With Michael Foods To Bring Delicious & Healthy Plant-Based Eggs To Millions More People In The United States

JUST (Eat JUST, Inc.) has partnered with Michael Foods, one of the largest processors of eggs in the world, to bring the top-selling, plant-based JUST Egg to...

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