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10 Million Hectares Of Amazon Rainforest Has Been Designated As A Protected Area In Bolivia

A new protected area of rainforest in the El Gran Manupare Integrated Management Natural Area was just designated by the Municipality of Sena, in...

More Than 90 Dogs Removed From Property Of Self-Described Animal Rescue Group In New Jersey

On February 20th, at the request of the Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Vernon Township Police Department, the ASPCA assisted in the removal of...

Western Gray Squirrels Granted Endangered Species Act Protection In Washington

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission voted last month to uplist western gray squirrels from threatened to endangered under the state’s Endangered Species Act....

Gripping New Docuseries “Poacher” Examines Underground World Of Elephant Poaching In India

A new Amazon Original series is set to captivate worldwide audiences with a real-life look into the dark world of elephant poaching, ivory dealers...

Southern Resident Orcas Receive Endangered Species Act Protections In Oregon Aiding In Their Recovery

The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission voted last week to protect Southern Resident orcas under the state’s Endangered Species Act, responding to a February...

FOUR PAWS Rescues 48 Wild Animals, Including A Group Of Lions From War-Torn City In Sudan

In November 2023, global animal welfare organization FOUR PAWS evacuated 48 wild animals from a major conflict zone in Sudan’s capital city of Khartoum....

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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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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...

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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...

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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The World Mourns After Two Extremely Rare White Giraffes Are Killed By Poachers At Kenyan Wildlife Sanctuary

Photos By: Ishaqbini Hirola Conservancy It is with great sadness that WAN reports the tragic and senseless killing of two extremely rare white giraffes, a...

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...

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Meet Some Loving Adoptable Dogs Who Are Looking For Their Furever Homes; Here Are WAN’s Rescues Of The Week!

Below are some of this week’s loving adoptable dogs who have been saved by Peace 4 Animals’ partner, The Animal Rescue Mission (ARM), and are...

A prayer for the world!

A prayer for the world! We are sending Love, Light, & Peace to all of those around the world who are suffering, to their families...

A Record $824 Million Has Been Invested In Alternative Protein Companies In 2019; $930 Million Already Invested In The First Quarter Of 2020

New reports released today by the nonprofit The Good Food Institute (GFI) reveal that record investments have been made globally in 2019 and in the...

ASPCA Launches $5 Million Dollar COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Initiative To Help Struggling Pet Owners & Animal Shelters

To assist pet owners and shelters affected by the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, the ASPCA is launching the ASPCA Relief & Recovery Initiative, a $5...

A New Report Reveals That More Than Half Of The Top 100 Restaurant Chains In The U.S. Are Offering Plant-Based Options

As the demand for plant-based food across the United States continues to grow, 42 of the country's favorite restaurant chains still do not offer...

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