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MEDIA RELEASE: Muscovy Ducks Killed In Largo Florida

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Vermonters Celebrated World Frog Day With Toad Trivia

In Defense of Animals celebrated #WorldFrogDay with Toad Trivia to raise awareness about amphibians and their migration season

amphibians, frog, salamander, toad, Vermont, Wild Animals

Want More Tule Elk? Just Add Water!

Tule elk numbers rise at Point Reyes National Seashore, but the fence trapping them still needs to come down.

MEDIA RELEASE: Muscovy Ducks Killed In Largo Florida

Concerned residents in Teakwood Village have joined In Defense of Animals’ National Goose Protection Coalition to call for answers and accountability after a rifleman…

Florida, National Goose Protection Coalition

URGENT: No Chainsaw & Herbicide Assaults on Forest Animals & Plants in Tomales Bay

Tell the California Coastal Commission NO Cal Parks herbicides, chainsaws, and chippers in Tomales Bay State Park in Marin County.

California Coastal Commission, fire plan, fires, Tomales Bay State Park, Wild Animals, wildfires

Ban Trapping of Predators on Wildlife Refuges

Submit your comment to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requesting that it bans trapping as part of its comprehensive plan to preserve the biological integrity…

coyote, fox, trapping, United States, Wild Animals, wolf

WATCH: Activists Speak Out Against Turtle Racing in Los Angeles

On March 21, grassroots animal rights groups took action against the turtle races at Brennan’s, an iconic Irish pub in Los Angeles.

activism, captive animals, turtle races, turtles, Wild Animals

Stop Government Wild Horse Roundups Separating Nursing Foals & Mothers

Ensure genetic viability of Wyoming McCullough Peaks wild horses and follow the Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program (CAWP) during government roundups.

McCullough Peaks, wild horse roundups, wild horses, Wyoming

Good News! Activists Delay California Parks Deforestation Project

Tomales Bay State Park forest destroying project delayed by activist public comments. Cal Parks’ “management” plans to destroy hundreds of trees, plants, and thousands…

California, Tomales Bay State Park, Wild Animals

Victory! Washington Becomes First State to Ban Octopus Farming

Washington state voted to ban octopus farming, a huge win for these animals!

Farmed Animals, octopus, Washington, Wild Animals

MEDIA RELEASE: WATCH: Demonstrators Clash With Pub Goers in Bid to End “World’s Stupidest Sport”

On March 21, over 30 caring Los Angelenos joined In Defense of Animals, Los Angeles for Animals and Los Angeles Animal Defense League to protest animal cruelty at…

animals in entertainment, Wild Animals

Save Vermont’s Beavers From Cruel Trapping

In Defense of Animals is raising funds for a beaver flow device that will spare a Vermont beaver family from cruel trapping.

beaver, fur, trapping, Vermont, Wild Animals

MEDIA RELEASE: Vermonters Celebrated World Frog Day at Toad Trivia Event

In celebration of World Frog Day on March 20, In Defense of Animals and Stone Corral Brewery hosted a toad trivia event to test Vermonters’ amphibian knowledge and…

amphibians, Wild Animals, wildlife crossing

Tell Congress to Pass the Ejiao Act to Protect Donkeys From The Brutal Skin Trade

Urge Congress to pass the Ejiao Act to protect millions of donkeys from the global trade in their skins.

donkeys, Ejiao Act, wild horses

Urge the Canadian Government to End the Bloody Seal Hunts

It is time for Canada to finally end the bloody, barbaric seal hunts for good. Urge the government to ban it immediately.

Canada, seals, Wild Animals

Vermont: To Celebrate World Frog Day, Play Toad Trivia at Stone Corral Brewery

Join In Defense of Animals and Stone Corral Brewery to celebrate World Frog Day on Wednesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. ET with “Toad Trivia”

amphibians, frog, toad, Vermont, Wild Animals, World Frog Day

Los Angeles: Protest Brennan’s Turtle Races in Los Angeles on Thursday, March 21

On March 21st we will protest against the turtle races at Brennan’s in Los Angeles which has been exploiting animals for entertainment since 1975.

animal cruelty, animal exploitation, bar, Brennan’s, Los Angeles, races, turtles

MEDIA RELEASE: 35+ Beloved Ducks Disappear from Copper Grove, TX — Again

In Defense of Animals is outraged by the second disappearance of dozens of Muscovy ducks from the Copper Grove neighborhood outside of Houston.

Muscovy ducks, National Goose Protection Coalition, Texas

Beloved Flaco, New York City’s Liberated Owl, Has Died From Human Causes

Flaco the owl is tragically dead after a suspected window collision and indirect ingestion of rodenticides.

captive animals, Flaco, New York City, owl, rodenticide, Wild Animals, window strike

Illinois Residents: Ban Wild Animal Killing Contests

Illinois residents, contact your representative to support HB 2900 to end wildlife killing contests and save countless animal lives.

coyote, fox, Illinois, raccoons, Wild Animals, wildlife killing contests

WATCH: Activists Find Sanctuary for 500 Muscovy Ducks

Watch this heartwarming video of animal activists saving 500 Muscovy ducks in Louisiana for Activist Appreciation Month.

Louisiana, Muscovy ducks, Sustainable Activism, Wild Animals

Tell Congress: Ban Wild Animals in Circuses!

Urge members of Congress to reintroduce and pass the Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (TEAPSPA) to end circus suffering!

circus, Wild Animals

Where Do Tule Elk Stand Now?

Get the latest update about what’s happening with Tule elk, the deadly fence and cattle ranching at Point Reyes National Seashore.

Tule elk, Wild Animals

Cruel Mass Slaughter of Deer Planned in New York

Wildlife Services is considering a plan to kill hundreds of deer and should instead prioritize non-lethal strategies and coexistence.

deer, New York, Wild Animals, wildlife services

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