La Ràpita, España. The organization is calling for the opening of sanctioning proceedings for violating Law 34/2010 by organizing bull-related events outside the framework of officially recognized traditional festivities.
CDMX, México. Despite state and constitutional reforms, 418 bullfighting events were held on Mexican soil, revealing an industry entrenched in economic and political privilege that ignores both animal welfare and the demands of a society moving toward the eradication of violence.
Barcelona, España. While authorities mobilize tens of millions in public funds for mass wildlife killings, experts and organizations denounce that intensive hunting may worsen the problem and that wild boars are victims, not culprits, of an unsustainable agri-industrial model.
Humanes, España. AnimaNaturalis has filed an administrative complaint with the City Council of Humanes de Madrid for keeping an aquarium with fish inside a nightclub, a practice that clearly violates current animal welfare regulations.
London, United Kingdom. The British government sets concrete deadlines and allocates 75 million pounds to develop technological alternatives to replace animal testing.
Barcelona, España. AnimaNaturalis denounces that the pork sector cannot continue externalizing its risks and blaming wild fauna for its biosecurity failures, and asserts that the only long-term prevention strategy is the drastic reduction of industrial livestock farming.
Madrid, España. The European Commission has opened a consultation that will define what future animal welfare legislation will look like. Your participation is key: in just 15 minutes you can influence rules that will remain in force for the next two decades.
Medinaceli, España. Despite health restrictions, a massive security operation, and an ongoing legal battle, the cruel tradition of the Toro Jubilo in Medinaceli prevailed once again over the animal's welfare. Its ordeal was documented by our investigation team.
Madrid, España. The Socialists voted against the PP's proposal, but just a month ago their abstention sank the "It's Not My Culture" Popular Legislative Initiative which sought to repeal the legal protection of bullfighting.
Cistella, España. The confirmation of a pack with three pups in the Empordà marks an ecological milestone and forces authorities to activate protection and coexistence plans.
Valencia, España. AnimaNaturalis has filed a formal request with Valencia City Council and the Valencian Regional Government warning that the announced presence of boas and emus, among other animals, directly contravenes the new national Animal Welfare Law.
Madrid, España. AnimaNaturalis has submitted formal objections to the Royal Decree being drafted by the Ministry of Social Rights, urging that facilities housing hunting dogs and packs (rehalas) be subject to the same welfare and regulatory standards as other pet zoological centers.
Brussels, Belgium. A report on the total cost reveals that breeding animals for their fur in the EU imposes an annual expense of €446 million on European citizens.
Madrid, España. A leaked draft of the European Commission’s 2026 Work Programme reveals an intention to omit the long-promised legislative proposal to end the use of cages in farming. AnimaNaturalis is joining the End the Cage Age coalition to mobilize letters and mass actions ahead of the programme’s official adoption on October 21.
Elgoibar , España. The sokamuturra, popularly known as the “bull on a rope” or “cow on a rope,” returns every year to the squares and streets of numerous towns in the Basque Country. What many regard as tradition, others —and scientific evidence and animal welfare organizations that have documented its effects— recognize as a practice that causes physical and psychological stress, risk of injury, and, at times, acts of real cruelty repeated without effective sanction.
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