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Conservation groups just filed a friend of the court brief expressing support for a federal vessel speed limit rule to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales.
Since 2017, vessel strikes have killed or injured at least 27 of these critically #endangered #whales.
bit.ly/3NwOJbT
Since 2017, vessel strikes have killed or injured at least 27 of these critically #endangered #whales.
bit.ly/3NwOJbT
January 14, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Conservation groups just filed a friend of the court brief expressing support for a federal vessel speed limit rule to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales.
Since 2017, vessel strikes have killed or injured at least 27 of these critically #endangered #whales.
bit.ly/3NwOJbT
Since 2017, vessel strikes have killed or injured at least 27 of these critically #endangered #whales.
bit.ly/3NwOJbT
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Ever heard of wild flat-headed cats? Well, we hadn’t!
Prionailarus planiceps are threatened by the usual suspects — #HabitatLoss ranks highly among them.
Footage of the illusive feline was shared by Sabah Forestry Department/Sabah Wildlife Department and @pantheracats.bsky.social
Prionailarus planiceps are threatened by the usual suspects — #HabitatLoss ranks highly among them.
Footage of the illusive feline was shared by Sabah Forestry Department/Sabah Wildlife Department and @pantheracats.bsky.social
January 15, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Ever heard of wild flat-headed cats? Well, we hadn’t!
Prionailarus planiceps are threatened by the usual suspects — #HabitatLoss ranks highly among them.
Footage of the illusive feline was shared by Sabah Forestry Department/Sabah Wildlife Department and @pantheracats.bsky.social
Prionailarus planiceps are threatened by the usual suspects — #HabitatLoss ranks highly among them.
Footage of the illusive feline was shared by Sabah Forestry Department/Sabah Wildlife Department and @pantheracats.bsky.social
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“No law has done more to stop extinction than the #EndangeredSpeciesAct, which remains the gold standard for wildlife protection both in the United States and globally,” said Stephanie Kurose, deputy director of government affairs at the Center for Biological Diversity.
Built To Last | The Enduring Legacy Of The Endangered Species Act
A look back at the creation of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and its enduring popularity and significance.
www.nationalparkstraveler.org
January 15, 2026 at 8:30 PM
“No law has done more to stop extinction than the #EndangeredSpeciesAct, which remains the gold standard for wildlife protection both in the United States and globally,” said Stephanie Kurose, deputy director of government affairs at the Center for Biological Diversity.
Highly social
Self aware
A swimming pool, not much bigger than the orca's
Greed will kill every specie
Self aware
A swimming pool, not much bigger than the orca's
Greed will kill every specie
January 16, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Highly social
Self aware
A swimming pool, not much bigger than the orca's
Greed will kill every specie
Self aware
A swimming pool, not much bigger than the orca's
Greed will kill every specie
The illusion versus the reality
Captivity kills
Captivity kills
January 16, 2026 at 3:58 PM
The illusion versus the reality
Captivity kills
Captivity kills
Where are #greyhounds kept when not racing?
Off the track their lives may not be much better — oftentimes being kept in tiny barren pens or kennels for the majority of their lives, only released to train or race. Racing greyhounds are not commonly kept as companion animals.
Off the track their lives may not be much better — oftentimes being kept in tiny barren pens or kennels for the majority of their lives, only released to train or race. Racing greyhounds are not commonly kept as companion animals.
January 16, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Where are #greyhounds kept when not racing?
Off the track their lives may not be much better — oftentimes being kept in tiny barren pens or kennels for the majority of their lives, only released to train or race. Racing greyhounds are not commonly kept as companion animals.
Off the track their lives may not be much better — oftentimes being kept in tiny barren pens or kennels for the majority of their lives, only released to train or race. Racing greyhounds are not commonly kept as companion animals.
Can you even begin to fathom the state of this poor boy’s body?
The nr. of lashes he has absorbed?
The amount of drugs that have coursed through his system? The over-a-decade of unremitting confinement & isolation? 🐴💔⚰️
Ohio Racing Commission: contact📝
horseracingwrongs.org/2025/12/17/b...
The nr. of lashes he has absorbed?
The amount of drugs that have coursed through his system? The over-a-decade of unremitting confinement & isolation? 🐴💔⚰️
Ohio Racing Commission: contact📝
horseracingwrongs.org/2025/12/17/b...
Be His Voice, Please - Horseracing Wrongs
In October, I posted about Mo Dont No twice - here, and here. At the time of the second, the 12-year-old was about to be raced for the 93rd time. That
horseracingwrongs.org
December 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Can you even begin to fathom the state of this poor boy’s body?
The nr. of lashes he has absorbed?
The amount of drugs that have coursed through his system? The over-a-decade of unremitting confinement & isolation? 🐴💔⚰️
Ohio Racing Commission: contact📝
horseracingwrongs.org/2025/12/17/b...
The nr. of lashes he has absorbed?
The amount of drugs that have coursed through his system? The over-a-decade of unremitting confinement & isolation? 🐴💔⚰️
Ohio Racing Commission: contact📝
horseracingwrongs.org/2025/12/17/b...
An Industry Led by the #Bookmaker
There is NO rule to prevent them from destroying #greyhounds on economic grounds. The captive bolt gun is a lethal weapon that is unfortunately NOT covered under the Firearms Act (amendment) 1988
sighthoundwelfare.org
There is NO rule to prevent them from destroying #greyhounds on economic grounds. The captive bolt gun is a lethal weapon that is unfortunately NOT covered under the Firearms Act (amendment) 1988
sighthoundwelfare.org
Sighthound Welfare UK | For the Protection of Greyhounds from Racing
SWUK is a greyhound protection group working to raise awareness about the exploitation of greyhounds used for racing, gambling and entertainment purposes.
sighthoundwelfare.org
December 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
An Industry Led by the #Bookmaker
There is NO rule to prevent them from destroying #greyhounds on economic grounds. The captive bolt gun is a lethal weapon that is unfortunately NOT covered under the Firearms Act (amendment) 1988
sighthoundwelfare.org
There is NO rule to prevent them from destroying #greyhounds on economic grounds. The captive bolt gun is a lethal weapon that is unfortunately NOT covered under the Firearms Act (amendment) 1988
sighthoundwelfare.org
Who's Sending #Greyhounds to Die in China?
The Greyhound racing industry advertising database, Greyhound Data, has worked in affiliation with the Greyhound Racing Club of China, to open a 'retirement' centre in Beijing.
#BanGreyhoundRacing worldwide cagednw.co.uk/whossendingg...
The Greyhound racing industry advertising database, Greyhound Data, has worked in affiliation with the Greyhound Racing Club of China, to open a 'retirement' centre in Beijing.
#BanGreyhoundRacing worldwide cagednw.co.uk/whossendingg...
Last Registered Owners of Greyhounds Sent to Die in China
The public deserve to know who is sending greyhounds to China, so they can protect dogs they might sell, or re home. This page will show the last registered owners of the dogs sent to China, to allow ...
cagednw.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Who's Sending #Greyhounds to Die in China?
The Greyhound racing industry advertising database, Greyhound Data, has worked in affiliation with the Greyhound Racing Club of China, to open a 'retirement' centre in Beijing.
#BanGreyhoundRacing worldwide cagednw.co.uk/whossendingg...
The Greyhound racing industry advertising database, Greyhound Data, has worked in affiliation with the Greyhound Racing Club of China, to open a 'retirement' centre in Beijing.
#BanGreyhoundRacing worldwide cagednw.co.uk/whossendingg...
No animals shall be provided with food or liquid in a manner, nor shall such food or liquid contain any substance, which may cause them unnecessary suffering or injury
We claim to be a nation of animal lovers, so why are we allowing #FoieGras? animalequality.org.uk/campaign/ban...
We claim to be a nation of animal lovers, so why are we allowing #FoieGras? animalequality.org.uk/campaign/ban...
Ban Foie Gras
Sign Animal Equality’s petition asking the UK government to ban the sale of foie gras and other goods produced by force-feeding animals.
animalequality.org.uk
December 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
No animals shall be provided with food or liquid in a manner, nor shall such food or liquid contain any substance, which may cause them unnecessary suffering or injury
We claim to be a nation of animal lovers, so why are we allowing #FoieGras? animalequality.org.uk/campaign/ban...
We claim to be a nation of animal lovers, so why are we allowing #FoieGras? animalequality.org.uk/campaign/ban...
Strengthening recovery actions for Southern Resident killer #whales
The recommendations in this report were developed by a panel of killer whale, #salmon, and conservation scientists.
#Food for these beauties
Van raincoast.org
The recommendations in this report were developed by a panel of killer whale, #salmon, and conservation scientists.
#Food for these beauties
Van raincoast.org
November 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Strengthening recovery actions for Southern Resident killer #whales
The recommendations in this report were developed by a panel of killer whale, #salmon, and conservation scientists.
#Food for these beauties
Van raincoast.org
The recommendations in this report were developed by a panel of killer whale, #salmon, and conservation scientists.
#Food for these beauties
Van raincoast.org
Animals in Entertainment
Travel, confinement, and being forced to perform tricks deprive wild animals of anything that might satisfy their complex physical, behavioral, and emotional needs. Their lives constitute abuse as #entertainment. For #You 🤦
aldf.org/issue/animal...
Travel, confinement, and being forced to perform tricks deprive wild animals of anything that might satisfy their complex physical, behavioral, and emotional needs. Their lives constitute abuse as #entertainment. For #You 🤦
aldf.org/issue/animal...
November 13, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Animals in Entertainment
Travel, confinement, and being forced to perform tricks deprive wild animals of anything that might satisfy their complex physical, behavioral, and emotional needs. Their lives constitute abuse as #entertainment. For #You 🤦
aldf.org/issue/animal...
Travel, confinement, and being forced to perform tricks deprive wild animals of anything that might satisfy their complex physical, behavioral, and emotional needs. Their lives constitute abuse as #entertainment. For #You 🤦
aldf.org/issue/animal...
Horses do not lie
Horses are true friends, with a beating heart 👇🤦
Horses are true friends, with a beating heart 👇🤦
November 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Horses do not lie
Horses are true friends, with a beating heart 👇🤦
Horses are true friends, with a beating heart 👇🤦
The situation of #Galgos in Spain
His master sat beside him, together with the other greyhounds, just to watch him tied between life and death, to watch him in a fight he won't be able to win.
all-creatures.org/adow/cam-dog...
His master sat beside him, together with the other greyhounds, just to watch him tied between life and death, to watch him in a fight he won't be able to win.
all-creatures.org/adow/cam-dog...
November 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The situation of #Galgos in Spain
His master sat beside him, together with the other greyhounds, just to watch him tied between life and death, to watch him in a fight he won't be able to win.
all-creatures.org/adow/cam-dog...
His master sat beside him, together with the other greyhounds, just to watch him tied between life and death, to watch him in a fight he won't be able to win.
all-creatures.org/adow/cam-dog...
The greyhounds are winning worldwide! 🐾🌎
FOUR countries advanced bills to end dog racing over just six days!
Learn more at grey2k.org/4countries
FOUR countries advanced bills to end dog racing over just six days!
Learn more at grey2k.org/4countries
Greyhounds advance in four countries in six days!
I am just back from Scotland, where on Wednesday November 5 I attended the first evidence session for the Greyhound Racing (Offenses) (Scotland) legislation to outlaw commercial dog racing.
grey2k.org
November 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The greyhounds are winning worldwide! 🐾🌎
FOUR countries advanced bills to end dog racing over just six days!
Learn more at grey2k.org/4countries
FOUR countries advanced bills to end dog racing over just six days!
Learn more at grey2k.org/4countries
For the love of the money
Drugged, overbred, sleeping in filthy cages
No interaction with compagnions
No love, no affection
Born to race and to satisfy the owner
Alife or dead, the owner just doesn't care
Greyhound racing facts
Drugged, overbred, sleeping in filthy cages
No interaction with compagnions
No love, no affection
Born to race and to satisfy the owner
Alife or dead, the owner just doesn't care
Greyhound racing facts
October 13, 2025 at 1:29 PM
For the love of the money
Drugged, overbred, sleeping in filthy cages
No interaction with compagnions
No love, no affection
Born to race and to satisfy the owner
Alife or dead, the owner just doesn't care
Greyhound racing facts
Drugged, overbred, sleeping in filthy cages
No interaction with compagnions
No love, no affection
Born to race and to satisfy the owner
Alife or dead, the owner just doesn't care
Greyhound racing facts
Never go or visit marine mammal attractions
Never stay in resorts or hotels that have captive marine mammals
Never use tour operators that book marine mammal shows
No animal deserves to be abused for the entertainment or for the profit
#Exploitation of innocent animals🙅👇
Never stay in resorts or hotels that have captive marine mammals
Never use tour operators that book marine mammal shows
No animal deserves to be abused for the entertainment or for the profit
#Exploitation of innocent animals🙅👇
October 13, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Never go or visit marine mammal attractions
Never stay in resorts or hotels that have captive marine mammals
Never use tour operators that book marine mammal shows
No animal deserves to be abused for the entertainment or for the profit
#Exploitation of innocent animals🙅👇
Never stay in resorts or hotels that have captive marine mammals
Never use tour operators that book marine mammal shows
No animal deserves to be abused for the entertainment or for the profit
#Exploitation of innocent animals🙅👇
Daily pictures
To ensure that you won't forget that remaining orcas are starving
Breach the dams
Food is all they are asking for
#ChinookSalmon
To ensure that you won't forget that remaining orcas are starving
Breach the dams
Food is all they are asking for
#ChinookSalmon
October 13, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Daily pictures
To ensure that you won't forget that remaining orcas are starving
Breach the dams
Food is all they are asking for
#ChinookSalmon
To ensure that you won't forget that remaining orcas are starving
Breach the dams
Food is all they are asking for
#ChinookSalmon
Ocala Rocket settled off of the early pace, coaxed along two wide nearing the half-mile marker, lost action & was injured into the far turn, was pulled up while in distress & was euthanized on the track
Ocala was 4 years old ’twas his 20th time under the #whip
horseracingwrongs.org/2025/10/13/p...
Ocala was 4 years old ’twas his 20th time under the #whip
horseracingwrongs.org/2025/10/13/p...
"Pulled Up While in Distress, Euthanized on Track" at Gulfstream - Horseracing Wrongs
How did Ocala Rocket do in the 6th race at Gulfstream yesterday? Well: "Ocala Rocket settled off of the early pace, coaxed along two wide nearing the
horseracingwrongs.org
October 13, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Ocala Rocket settled off of the early pace, coaxed along two wide nearing the half-mile marker, lost action & was injured into the far turn, was pulled up while in distress & was euthanized on the track
Ocala was 4 years old ’twas his 20th time under the #whip
horseracingwrongs.org/2025/10/13/p...
Ocala was 4 years old ’twas his 20th time under the #whip
horseracingwrongs.org/2025/10/13/p...
After so many promises
After so many lies nowadays
This is still daily business
👇🙅
After so many lies nowadays
This is still daily business
👇🙅
October 13, 2025 at 1:15 PM
After so many promises
After so many lies nowadays
This is still daily business
👇🙅
After so many lies nowadays
This is still daily business
👇🙅
2,700 greyhounds died & over 26,500 injured from greyhound racing in Great Britain between 2018-2023
Data from The Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB)
#Animals' lives are #not to be gambled
rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/...
Data from The Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB)
#Animals' lives are #not to be gambled
rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/...
Call for a ban on greyhound racing in the UK | Campaigns | RSPCA - RSPCA - rspca.org.uk
Help us protect future generations of greyhounds by calling for a greyhound racing ban in the UK. Find out how you can make a difference to dogs now.
rspca.org.uk
September 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
2,700 greyhounds died & over 26,500 injured from greyhound racing in Great Britain between 2018-2023
Data from The Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB)
#Animals' lives are #not to be gambled
rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/...
Data from The Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB)
#Animals' lives are #not to be gambled
rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/...
2,700 greyhounds died & over 26,500 injured from greyhound racing in Great Britain between 2018-2023
Data from The Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB)
#Animals' lives are #not to be gambled
rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/...
Data from The Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB)
#Animals' lives are #not to be gambled
rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/...
September 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
2,700 greyhounds died & over 26,500 injured from greyhound racing in Great Britain between 2018-2023
Data from The Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB)
#Animals' lives are #not to be gambled
rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/...
Data from The Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB)
#Animals' lives are #not to be gambled
rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/...
After Heart suffered unfathomable pain and trauma – a trauma that surely will never leave her – this couple eschewed a quiet, peaceful retirement and instead raced her five more times, in 2024. So you see, the “wronged” are horrible people too
horseracingwrongs.org/2025/09/18/p...
horseracingwrongs.org/2025/09/18/p...
Plaintiffs in "Degloving" Case Are Horrible People Too - Horseracing Wrongs
According to a new lawsuit brought by racehorse owners Bill and Roberta Fekkes, this happened to Heart On the Run at Grants Pass on Sep 3, 2023: "As
horseracingwrongs.org
September 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
After Heart suffered unfathomable pain and trauma – a trauma that surely will never leave her – this couple eschewed a quiet, peaceful retirement and instead raced her five more times, in 2024. So you see, the “wronged” are horrible people too
horseracingwrongs.org/2025/09/18/p...
horseracingwrongs.org/2025/09/18/p...
This is the entertainment of people
Bleeding noses and mouths of innocent living beings
How much did you have to pay for your ticket?
He paid with his life
A reminder for you, horse abusers
Bleeding noses and mouths of innocent living beings
How much did you have to pay for your ticket?
He paid with his life
A reminder for you, horse abusers
September 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This is the entertainment of people
Bleeding noses and mouths of innocent living beings
How much did you have to pay for your ticket?
He paid with his life
A reminder for you, horse abusers
Bleeding noses and mouths of innocent living beings
How much did you have to pay for your ticket?
He paid with his life
A reminder for you, horse abusers