Madrid, España. Although the number of animals used in laboratories fell by 22.5% in 2024, moderate and severe tests increased significantly. Meanwhile, Europe and the world are moving toward validated alternative methods that could revolutionize biomedical research.
Madrid, España. From the constitutional reform in Mexico to the ban on bullfighting in Colombia, and the full implementation of the Animal Welfare Act in Spain, the year now drawing to a close has consolidated an unprecedented paradigm shift in the recognition of animals as sentient beings with rights of their own.
Barcelona, España. The deaths of Tibor and Pertama in 2025 mark the end of an era at the Barcelona zoo, which is redirecting its strategy toward the conservation of native species in a paradigm shift questioned by animal protection organizations.
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.
Brussels, Belgium. The first EU-wide rules on the welfare of cats and dogs have been agreed upon by European legislation, marking a historic milestone in the fight against the illegal trade and breeding of these animals.
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.
Zaragoza, España. The confirmation of a fox dying from avian flu in the province of Zaragoza, combined with the population collapse of elephant seals in Antarctica, evidences that the avian flu crisis is no longer just a poultry problem, but a global mammal pandemic fueled by industrial livestock farming.
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.
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