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Relaxed Lions and Elephants – April 16, 2025 Read More »

Elephants, Lions, SafariLIVE Sunset, SAN News

Relaxed Lions and Elephants – April 16, 2025

Wednesday’s safari featured a tranquil scene with both lions and elephants. The lions, typically known for their power and agility, were seen in a more relaxed state, possibly indicating a period of rest or contentment. Simultaneously, elephants moved gracefully through the landscape, their large ears flapping gently in the evening breeze. This juxtaposition of species

Lions, Rescue Network, SAN News, Stop Wildlife Crime, Tigers, Wildlife & Racing Extinction / /

Big Cat Reporting Tool Turns One: A Year of Speaking Up for the Silenced and How everyday people are helping end global big cat abuse—one report at a time Read More »

Lions, Rescue Network, SAN News, Stop Wildlife Crime, Tigers, Wildlife & Racing Extinction

Big Cat Reporting Tool Turns One: A Year of Speaking Up for the Silenced and How everyday people are helping end global big cat abuse—one report at a time

One year ago, FOUR PAWS launched a bold and empowering initiative: the Big Cat Reporting Tool—an online platform enabling people across the world to take a stand against the exploitation of big cats. From shady wildlife selfie attractions to illegal sales and online abuse, the tool has become a critical weapon in the fight to

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Why reducing government grants to animal research is a step in the right direction Harvard University Read More »

Rescue Network, SAN News, Testing on Animals & Wildlife

Why reducing government grants to animal research is a step in the right direction Harvard University

No Justification Left: The Case Against Animal Testing in the Age of Effective Alternatives – Why reducing government grants to animal research is a step in the right direction When President Donald Trump implemented a policy slashing $2 billion in government grants tied to animal experimentation, few expected the decision would spark support from animal

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SafariLive Sunset: Leopards Rule the Treetops Read More »

SafariLIVE Sunset, SAN News, Stop Wildlife Crime, Wildlife & Racing Extinction

SafariLive Sunset: Leopards Rule the Treetops

An awe-inspiring reminder of nature’s quiet rulers and the fragile balance of wild ecosystems By Sustainable Action Today Staff As the golden sun dips behind the horizon on the South African savanna, the real rulers of the bush emerge—not with fanfare, but with stealth. On a recent SafariLive Sunset broadcast, viewers around the world were

Cotton Picking, Innocence Project, Private Prisons, SAN News / /

Policy and Advocacy Director Sarah Staudt to Attend MacArthur Safety and Justice Challenge MeetingJoin the conversation on equity, reform, and sustainable justice from April 15–17 in Chicago Read More »

Cotton Picking, Innocence Project, Private Prisons, SAN News

Policy and Advocacy Director Sarah Staudt to Attend MacArthur Safety and Justice Challenge MeetingJoin the conversation on equity, reform, and sustainable justice from April 15–17 in Chicago

This week, Sarah Staudt, Director of Policy and Advocacy at Sustainable Action Today, will be on the ground in Chicago for the MacArthur Safety and Justice Challenge Network Meeting, taking place April 15–17. The event brings together a diverse network of reformers, advocates, system leaders, and community members working to reshape the U.S. criminal justice

Climate, Our Youth, Politics, SAN News, Wildlife & Racing Extinction / /

Federal Judge Orders Immediate Release of Climate and Infrastructure FundsRuling delivers sharp rebuke to Trump-era freeze: “The president does not have unfettered power to hamstring in perpetuity” Read More »

Climate, Our Youth, Politics, SAN News, Wildlife & Racing Extinction

Federal Judge Orders Immediate Release of Climate and Infrastructure FundsRuling delivers sharp rebuke to Trump-era freeze: “The president does not have unfettered power to hamstring in perpetuity”

In a landmark decision that could have sweeping implications for environmental policy and federal spending authority, a U.S. federal judge has ordered the immediate thaw and release of billions in climate and infrastructure funds that were previously stalled under former President Donald Trump’s administration. The court found that Trump exceeded his constitutional authority by unilaterally

Circuses, Lions, Rescue Network, SAN News, Stop Wildlife Crime, Wildlife & Racing Extinction, Zoo's / /

From Circus Cages to Freedom: Illiana and Tomoyo Begin Their New Life at LIONSROCK Read More »

Circuses, Lions, Rescue Network, SAN News, Stop Wildlife Crime, Wildlife & Racing Extinction, Zoo's

From Circus Cages to Freedom: Illiana and Tomoyo Begin Their New Life at LIONSROCK

Two rescued lionesses leave behind years of confinement for a future filled with sun, space, and sanctuary in South Africa In a triumph of compassion and cooperation, two lionesses have taken their first steps toward freedom. Illiana and Tomoyo, once performers in a French circus, have officially arrived at their forever home: LIONSROCK Big Cat

SAN News, Testing on Animals & Wildlife / /

Through the Lens: PETA’s Exhibit Reveals the Stark Divide Between Wild Freedom and Lab Captivity Read More »

SAN News, Testing on Animals & Wildlife

Through the Lens: PETA’s Exhibit Reveals the Stark Divide Between Wild Freedom and Lab Captivity

“How the Other Half Lives” installation contrasts monkeys thriving in nature with those trapped in federally funded laboratories Seattle pedestrians were recently greeted by a surreal and haunting sight: a towering pair of binoculars standing tall in the heart of the city. But this wasn’t a quirky art piece—it was the first stop on PETA’s

Climate, Politics, SAN News / /

Trump’s Economic Tumult Tests the Oil Industry’s PatienceThe president’s trade war has unnerved investors and executives — and could undermine his pledge to unleash “energy dominance.” Read More »

Climate, Politics, SAN News

Trump’s Economic Tumult Tests the Oil Industry’s PatienceThe president’s trade war has unnerved investors and executives — and could undermine his pledge to unleash “energy dominance.”

When President Donald Trump took office, he made a bold promise to usher in an era of “American energy dominance.” Backed by sweeping deregulation, expanded drilling permits, and an aggressive stance toward fossil fuel exports, the administration positioned the oil and gas industry at the center of its economic revival plan. But several years later,

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Bugging Out in Welgevonden at A Colorful Safari Adventure 🐞🦋🐜 Read More »

SAN News, Wildlife & Racing Extinction

Bugging Out in Welgevonden at A Colorful Safari Adventure 🐞🦋🐜

When most people picture a safari, they think of lions, elephants, and rhinos. But look a little closer — down among the grass blades, inside flower petals, and under sun-warmed stones — and you’ll find a whole different kind of safari happening: one bursting with color, movement, and tiny wonders. Welcome to Bugging Out in