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Victory in Court: Judge Halts Plan to Bulldoze Ballona Wetlands

In Defense of Animals celebrates a court victory to stop the “restoration-scam” proposed for Ballona Wetlands and save a million wild animals.

Ballona Wetlands, California, endangered species, environment, Los Angeles, Wild Animals

UPDATE: A New Statue Honors Freya the Walrus, But Will Real Change Come?

A statue built of Freya, the walrus killed by the Norwegian government, intends to remind humans to coexist with wild animals, but realchange is yet to be seen.

Norway, walrus, Wild Animals

URGENT: Last Chance to Stop the World’s First Octopus Factory Farm

Nueva Pecscanova’s proposed octopus farm in the Canary Islands will bring suffering to millions of octopuses, harm the environment, and threaten human health.

Farmed Animals, fish, Nueva Pescanova, octopus, octopus farming

MEDIA RELEASE: Massive Delay in Coyote Cage Expansion Breeds Misery in Illinois

In Defense of Animals is calling for answers as to why, after nearly one year, the expansion of Rocky the coyote’s cage at the River Trail Nature Center has yet…

Illinois, Rocky coyote, Wild Animals

WATCH: Rescued Box Turtles Spotlighted for World Turtle Day

World Turtle Day, on May 23, encourages the public to honor turtles and protect them and their threatened habitats around the world.

Arizona, box turtles, desert oasis, desert oasis turtle & tortoise sanctuary, dotts, Sanctuary, Tucson, turtles, world turtle day

MEDIA RELEASE: New Law to Protect Wild Horses Passed by Colorado State General Assembly

The Colorado General Assembly has passed unprecedented and groundbreaking legislation SB23-275, known as the Colorado Wild Horse Project.

Colorado, wild horse roundups, wild horses

Adidas: Stop Murdering Kangaroos for Shoes. Catch Up to Your Competitors

Other large sporting gear companies have phased out kangaroo leather products and it’s time for Adidas to follow suit. Stop the killing of kangaroos for shoes!

On Earth Day, Save Forest Homes of Animals from Deforestation Plan at Tomales Bay State Park

Demonstration to stop deadly and destructive deforestation project at California’s Tomales Bay State Park.

Tomales Bay State Park, Wild Animals

Don’t Miss a Special Screening of “The Toad Detour” on Save The Frogs Day

Celebrate Save The Frogs Day with In Defense of Animals by joining our film screening of “The Toad Detour” to learn about how one community saved the toads in their…

California Must Challenge Ruling That Overturned Ban On Alligator and Crocodile Products

Urge California’s attorney general to challenge a recent court ruling that overturned the state’s ban on alligator and crocodile products.

alligator, California, Wild Animals

MEDIA RELEASE: Memphis Zoo Skirts Accountability As Hundreds Mourn Panda’s Premature Death

On April 8, hundreds of people joined a virtual memorial to honor LeLe the giant panda who died from neglect at the Memphis Zoo, which is skirting accountability…

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Save Wild Animals and Tomales Bay State Park From Destruction

Stop deadly and destructive deforestation project at California’s Tomales Bay State Park.

Tomales Bay State Park, Wild Animals

Victory! President Biden Designates Avi Kwa Ame and Castner Range as National Monuments

President Biden designated two new national monuments, protecting critical habitat for animals like desert tortoises, mule deer, peccaries, and bighorn sheep.

bighorn sheep, National Monument, Nevada, Texas, Wild Animals

New Opportunity to Stop the Farallon Islands Poison Drop

Tell the new Deputy Secretary Jenn Eckerle of the California Natural Resources Agency to oppose dropping poison on the Farallon National Marine Sanctuary to brutally…

Farallon Islands, Wild Animals

Halt New York City’s Lethal War on Rats and Geese & Save Flaco!

End New York City’s war on rats and geese by encouraging non-lethal management strategies. Let's make NYC poison free for Flaco the owl and other wild animals who…

geese, New York, poison, rodenticide, Wild Animals

You’re Invited! Virtual Memorial for Zoo Victim LeLe the Giant Panda

A virtual memorial will be held on April 8 to honor the life of LeLe, the giant panda who died prematurely due to neglect at Memphis Zoo.

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Victory! Nike to Stop Using Kangaroo Leather!

In a win for Australia’s kangaroos, Nike and Puma have vowed to stop using kangaroo leather.

Australia, kangaroo, Wild Animals

Massacre of Birds by Wildlife Services Imminent in Tennessee

Wildlife Services plans to kill tens of thousands of birds in Tennessee. Urge the agency to pursue non-lethal management strategies that prioritize coexistence and…

APHIS, birds, cormorants, finches, geese, hawks, robins, sparrows, Tennessee, turkey, waterfowl, wildlife services

MEDIA RELEASE: Coyote Missing: Justice For Rocky Campaign Intensifies

In Defense of Animals and Chicago Alliance for Animals are calling for answers after Rocky the coyote disappeared from his cage at the River Trail Nature Center…

captive animals, Illinois, Rocky coyote

Celebrate Amphibians on World Frog Day With a Panel of Experts!

Join In Defense of Animals on Monday March 20 at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT to celebrate World Frog Day with a panel of amphibian experts.

frog, newt, salamander, toad, Wild Animals, wildlife crossing, World Frog Day

End Seal Pup Clubbing: Canada's Cruel, Bloody, & Outdated Tradition

Canada has many other traditions to be proud of that do not include the annual seal hunt, and the Canadian government should end this brutal killing for good.

Canada, Canadian seal hunt, harp seal, hunting, seal clubbing, seals

Congress: Get Dangerous Pesticides Out of Our Farming System!

Urge U.S. senators to support the Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act, which will update pesticide regulation and get some of the most dangerous…

agriculture, pesticide, pollinators, Wildlife

Justice for LeLe; Save YaYa! Memphis Zoo Must Acknowledge Its Crimes Against Giant Pandas

The premature death of LeLe the giant panda resulting from neglect at Memphis Zoo prompts desperate calls for transparency and justice.

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P-22 Memorial Draws Thousands of Adoring Fans

Thousands honor the life and legacy of P-22 in grand style during a 4-hour memorial at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles’ Griffith Park.

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