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New Federal Grant for US Highway 64 Crossings Could Save Endangered Red Wolves and Other Wildlife
The Federal Highway Administration announced today that the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will receive $25 million to build new wildlife crossing structures on...
China Overtakes US in Captive Orca Numbers
Investigators have confirmed that, for the first time, China has overtaken the United States as holder of the highest number of captive orcas (22). A...
AWI Urges Etsy to Stop Selling Horsemeat, Donkey-Hide Gelatin
Consumers shopping on Etsy for the holidays may be shocked to learn that the online marketplace sells products containing horsemeat and ejiao (gelatin made from...
AWI Appalled by Iceland’s Plan to Hunt More Than 2,000 whales
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is deeply disappointed by today’s announcement that Iceland’s Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries has issued whaling permits that could...
Help Orphaned, Injured Bats and Support Vital Conservation Work This Bat Week
As Bat Week kicks off October 24, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is hosting its first-ever bat-tacular fundraiser to help organizations operating bat rescues, sanctuaries...