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Animal Legal Defense Fund Demands Endangered Species Act to Be Enforced – One Green Planet

Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. The Animal Legal Defense Fund has taken a decisive step towards protecting endangered gray wolves housed at […]

In a win for animals, U.S. Supreme Court leaves Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act intact

By Kitty Block and Sara Amundson Earlier this week, the Supreme Court of the United States declined to review a challenge to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act, which was signed into law in 2020 in an effort to better ensure the safety of horses used in racing in the U.S. Prior to the passage […]

32 animals that act weirdly human sometimes

Humans often think we are unique, with abilities and behaviors far more complex than our distant animal cousins. But in fact, many creatures, from tiny insects to our closest living relatives, exhibit a surprising repertoire of behaviors that can seem eerily human. From elephants mourning their dead to bees that get pessimistic when faced with […]

These legislators stood up for animals and against dangerous EATS Act in U.S. Congress

By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Every year, our Humane Awards recognize elected officials who help animals through public policy efforts in the U.S. Congress. As sponsors of positive legislation, and as champions of strong regulatory reforms, these legislators are in the vanguard of the fight for creating more protections for animals. In addition to […]

Wildlife ACT Highlights 2023 – Wildlife ACT

Wildlife Monitoring Project Highlights In 2023, Wildlife ACT continued to provide intensive daily wildlife monitoring support to six KwaZulu-Natal Protected Areas. This included a combination of government, private, and community-owned Protected Areas, thereby providing a holistic approach to endangered species monitoring in the region. Our focus on endangered and priority species continued to include African […]

Undercover video of Sloth Encounters shows need for Better CARE for Animals Act

By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Our goal in supporting passage of the Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) for Animals Act is to strengthen multi-agency collaboration in enforcement of the federal Animal Welfare Act. Recent footage from an investigation at a Long Island, New York captive wildlife petting zoo offers the latest evidence […]

A viral video shows ‘Animal’ actor Manjot Singh’s heroic act in rescuing a girl from a suicide attempt in 2019 | Hindi Movie News

An old video of ‘Animal’ actor Manjot Singh has resurfaced, depicting his courageous act of preventing a girl from attempting suicide in 2019. While gaining fame for his role alongside Ranbir Kapoor, Manjot’s earlier heroic act has now gone viral, shedding light on his brave past.Before his foray into acting, Manjot was a fourth-year BTech […]

Wildlife ACT Takes First Prize at WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards 2023

The Responsible Tourism Partnership has announced that Wildlife ACT has received first place in the ‘Best for Nature-Positive Tourism’ category at the prestigious WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards for 2023. After securing the Gold award at the WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards earlier this year, Wildlife ACT was subsequently nominated alongside other regional winners for […]

Brazen attacks on Endangered Species Act emerge in U.S. House funding bill

By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Just a few weeks short of the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act’s passage, opponents in the U.S. Congress have pushed through a series of hostile amendments to undermine the landmark law during the House appropriations funding process. That’s the grim reality of the contemporary political landscape for […]

Beagles arrive on Capitol Hill in support of Better CARE for Animals Act

By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block This week, we had the pleasure of gathering with beagles and lawmakers on Capitol Hill to show our support for a promising new bill that would usher in a new era of animal protection at the federal level in the U.S. The Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) […]

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