From documenting how tourist attractions intruded on the habitat of the Grand Cayman blue iguana, to discussing how post-pandemic housing insecurity impacts animals, the winners of the 2023 “A Voice for Animals” contest use creative storytelling and log countless volunteer hours to protect disappearing species from human-caused hazards.
… the law protecting equines from the inhumane practice of horse soring. “In his remarks before the committee, Rep. … on gestation crates for pigs, tail-docking of cattle, and horse slaughter, and override efforts to ban the sale of pets …
The Watamu Marine Association (WMA) was established in 2007 in Kenya in order to bring together members from the community, tourism, and environmental sectors in the coastal resort town of Watamu to promote community development and empowerment, and to advocate for the protection and preservation of Watamu Marine National Park and Reserve.
Here is a list of restaurants offering shark fin. Many shark populations have faced steep declines due to years of exploitation. Their slow reproductive rates make them extremely vulnerable to extinction. The disappearance of sharks—apex predators in many ecosystems—causes dangerous imbalances in marine communities worldwide.
… partnered with AWI on issues such as stopping the cruel horse slaughter industry, and preserving the right of wild horses to roam free on public lands. AWI works to end …
The 2024 edition of the annual “A Voice for Animals” contest, sponsored by AWI, the Humane Education Network, and the Palo Alto Humane Society, once again provided a platform for young advocates to highlight and showcase solutions to issues affect
More and more, advances in animal cognition research are changing the ways in which people perceive animals. Belinda Recio’s latest book, When Animals Rescue: Amazing True Stories about Heroic and Helpful Creatures, powerfully contributes to this change by allowing readers to look beyond the data.
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) announced today the 13 winners of a scholarship designed to support high school seniors who are pursuing post-secondary education to better the lives of animals.
“Even if animals were to experience pain differently: humans shouldn’t be harming them at all,” reads the last line of an essay question response submitted by one of AWI’s recent scholarship winners.
From exploring the impact of the critically endangered golden coin turtle on Hong Kong’s ecological balance and cultural identity, to spreading awareness about the mental health of companion animals to help prevent abuse, participants in the 2024 “A Voice for Animals” contest prioritize education and community engagement to protect a range of species from human-caused suffering.
… Kingdom to develop methods to assess the welfare status of wild cetaceans. October 27, 2016 - Day 4 Amidst contentious … from pro-whaling nations because it was a Trojan horse effort to get Japan’s small type coastal whaling … Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) for members not to issue trade …
… higher ranking animals may overeat, that is life. In the wild, there is always a chance to locate more food. In … should not be overlooked. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL NEEDS In the wild, primates are typically active animals. If they aren't …
As people around the world continue to watch in horror at the devastated communities and swelling numbers of refugees fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is committed to supporting animal welfare groups that are working tirelessly to house, feed, and care for animals affected by the ongoing crisis.
… where it is kept”; it “does not include livestock or any wild animal.” 6 There are several places on the petition form … the pet, service animal, emotional support animal, 10 or horse of that person .” 11 Interstate stalking occurs when … or their pet, service animal, emotional support animal, or horse , or “causes, attempts to cause, or would be reasonably …