There are 275 organizations that support federal legislation that would end the preventative use of antibiotics in agriculture. Factory farms routinely pump their animals full of antibiotics in an attempt to counteract their overcrowded, unsanitary condi

In March 2010 the United States will participate in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Conference of the Parties. The CITES treaty is an international effort to conserve endangered species by restricting trade in rare wil

MCARTHUR, Calif. -- Authorities say two brothers drowned after falling into icy waters while attempting to rescue a dog that fell into a Shasta County lake.

The world has less than 20 years left to save the orangutan, according to conservationists who predict the charismatic red ape will become extinct if no action is taken to protect its jungle habitat.

Marine biologists are hoping a giant Green Turtle fitted with a tracking device can provide information to help stop its species dying out in the Gulf.

In June 2009, PETA Germany asked Princess Stephanie of Monaco to use her influence as patron of the International Circus Festival and urge organisers to stop using wild animals.Investigators for PETA US and our other international affiliates have consiste

Mr. Shen then gave the rescuers two choices: to have the truck transported out of Jiaxin by the police, or to have 200 of the cats released to rescuers. The rescuers from the three rescues groups (Shanghai, Wuxi, Suzhou), refused to choose, and declared

Will tiger skins become all the rage when the Chinese New Year rings in the Year of the Tiger on February 14, 2010? Will people who don't live up to their horoscope of being courageous and strong turn to traditional oriental remedies using tiger parts

As many as 419 manatees have been found dead since January 1st, which is the highest number on record for a calendar year

Marine mammal rescuers are celebrating after cutting loose a Steller sea lion that was entangled in rope off the southern tip of Vancouver Island.