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Aug 3 2026 | Meghann Cant

Facebook’s Algorithms Are Driving The Illegal Wildlife Trade

Wild animals, along with their parts and products, are being traded illegally online on a massive scale. One social media platform sits at the center of it all. READ MORE

May 22 2026 | Jessica Whiting

More Than Neglect: Complex Factors Influence Donkey Welfare In Kenya

Eight in 10 working donkeys in Kenya suffer from poor welfare, often the result of complex relationships between their carers, the environment, and their living conditions. READ MORE

May 19 2026 | Jenna D'Ottavio

From Folklore To Facts: Advancing Evidence-Based Care For Captive Reptiles

This review challenges “folklore husbandry” for reptiles, revealing how science, not tradition, must guide better welfare in captivity. READ MORE

May 8 2026 | Meghann Cant

Cage-Free Hotel Pledges Mean Little Without Strong Regulation

Global hotel chains are falling short on cage-free egg sourcing. This report suggests that regulations, not just corporate promises, are needed to drive real progress for hens. READ MORE

May 4 2026 | Meghann Cant

Feeding Grain To Farmed Animals Wastes Human Food

Giving human-edible grain to farmed animals wastes enough food to feed two billion people. This report explains why a shift to “food not feed” is imperative. READ MORE

Apr 23 2026 | Meghann Cant

Pangolin Scale And Elephant Ivory Trafficking: Down But Not Out

A decade of seizure data reveals that the illegal trade in pangolin scales and elephant ivory fell sharply after 2019, but organized crime networks remain active and adaptive. READ MORE

Mar 24 2026 | Paola Ansieta

Veganism Around The World

Drawing on relevant international data, this report outlines global trends in veganism and identifies opportunities to advance plant-based solutions. READ MORE

Feb 23 2026 | Meghann Cant

Litigation Strategies Against Factory Farming In Emerging Economies

Legal advocates in Brazil, India, Mexico, and Zimbabwe have different tools at their disposal to challenge industrial farming and protect animals used for food. READ MORE

Dec 19 2025 | Alan Jern

Most People Worldwide Think Chicken Welfare Matters

A survey of over 4,000 people from 14 countries found that the majority think egg-laying hens shouldn’t suffer and would prefer to buy eggs from chickens who haven’t been kept in cages. READ MORE

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Facebook’s Algorithms Are Driving The Illegal Wildlife Trade

More Than Neglect: Complex Factors Influence Donkey Welfare In Kenya

From Folklore To Facts: Advancing Evidence-Based Care For Captive Reptiles

Cage-Free Hotel Pledges Mean Little Without Strong Regulation

Feeding Grain To Farmed Animals Wastes Human Food

Pangolin Scale And Elephant Ivory Trafficking: Down But Not Out

Veganism Around The World

Litigation Strategies Against Factory Farming In Emerging Economies

Most People Worldwide Think Chicken Welfare Matters

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