Animal Welfare

There are almost three million missing neuter/spay surgeries in the US due to the COVID pandemic, researchers report. Along with veterinarian and staff shortages, the missing surgeries are contributing to…

The declining population of non-human primates, like monkeys, apes, tarsiers or prosimians, mainly due to deforestation and habitat loss, has long been a concern for researchers. At least 68 per cent of all primates are…

New research sheds light on how climate change will impact the distribution of great whales in New Zealand waters. An international collaborative study between Massey University, the University of Zurich,…

This post highlights some of the ways animal advocacy groups are transforming the food system and other industries by increasing the availability of animal-free products. Our goal here is not…

Highway 7 runs north-south through western Washington, carving its way through a landscape sparsely dotted with residences, farms, and a general store. The flush of late winter rain characteristic of the Pacific…

The Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program provides technical and financial assistance to landowners interested in restoring and enhancing wildlife habitat on their land. Projects are custom-designed to meet landowners’…

A new United Nations report released Wednesday shows farming, mining, and logging has marred more than half of the planet. In a portrait of land degradation across the globe, the report describes…

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, animal disease labs across the country stepped up to expand testing capacity, and they could play a role in preventing the next pandemic.…

Trillions of barely visible pieces of plastic are floating in the world’s oceans, from surface waters to the deep seas. These particles, known as microplastics, typically form when larger plastic…

Should domestic cats be allowed to roam freely outdoors? It’s a contentious issue. Those who say yes assert that they’re defending outdoor cats and the people who care for them.…