Fintastic Friends: Bull Sharks Form Powerful Social Bonds, New Research Finds New research shows bull sharks aren’t the lone hunters we’ve always imagined. They form social bonds, choose companions, and navigate the ocean with preferred friends.

Sharks have often been portrayed as isolated, emotionless, and dangerous. But what if sharks had friends? 🦈

New research reveals they actively choose who to spend time with, forming consistent social bonds and moving in coordinated, purposeful ways.

🔗 https://ow.ly/FjAH50YEx7q #SentientSundays

#DYK Alligators are wetland #ClimateHeroes? 🐊

American wetlands with alligators store more carbon than those without them. In fact, alligators also help create wetlands by digging dens, carving channels & creating small ponds.

Via Eos: https://ow.ly/YjGs50YGWQC

Group of bats hanging upside down on a tree branch, captured during the day.

New research quantifies flying foxes' economic contribution for the first time in Australia: An estimated 91M+ trees per year and up to AUD $955M annually to the timber industry. 🦇

🔗 https://ow.ly/Voty50YEwfg #Voices4Animals

This #WorldHealthDay, our Global CEO @philip-ciwf.bsky.social shares how improving animal welfare is vital for our health and the ecosystems we rely on.

A beaver wetland is green and wet in the middle of scorched land. Text on the image reads, "Amid wildlife destruction, one species has helped to preserve this green oasis and keep life thriving..."

A beaver is half underwater and gnawing on a stick. Text reads, "Beavers."

By constructing wetlands, beavers protect plants and animals during wildfires, which benefits people too. This #InternationalBeaverDay, help AWI celebrate these ecosystem engineers by spreading the word: Protecting beavers benefits all of us! 🦫

Three brown chickens with red combs walking in a farm setting, showcasing rural life.

#WorldHealthDay is a reminder that human health is deeply connected to the health of animals and ecosystems.

Read a new Comment in The Lancet on why embedding animal welfare within the #OneHealth approach is critical for pandemic prevention
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#Animals4SDGs FOUR PAWS

A vibrant display of fresh organic vegetables including cabbage, carrots, and greens.

#DYK that livestock-related emissions account for 25.9% of global agrifood system #GHG emissions, making it the single largest source? 🌍

A The World Bank Group report on climate and agrifood systems includes key findings for animal advocates: https://ow.ly/J4aY50YEw6v #Animals4Climate

World Stray Animal Day: FOUR PAWS Calls for Humane Stray Populations Management The catch-neuter-vaccinate-return-method helps suffering stray cats and dogs and overwhelmed communities alike. Read more about it!

Today is #WorldStrayAnimalsDay 🐕

Stray animal management is increasingly recognised as a #OneHealth issue, with direct links to public health and zoonotic disease prevention.

More via FOUR PAWS 🔗 https://ow.ly/fJlH50YB3iN

Positive news from our members around the world 👇

Animal Welfare Institute, Eurogroup for Animals , Project 1882 & Djurskyddet Sverige celebrate key animal protection wins across the U.S., the E.U., and Sweden.

Discover more and subscribe to stay updated 📨 https://ow.ly/EJxZ50YBF3V

How wildlife communities are protecting global health How wildlife communities are protecting global health | One Health | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

In Gabon, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations's SWM Programme shows how #OneHealth works. Monitoring animal health protects ecosystems, livelihoods, and prevents zoonotic risks.

Protecting animals = protecting global health.

🔗 https://ow.ly/MviJ50YAWIv #Animals4SDGs #AMR

This week's top headlines for animals 👇

🔴 Freshwater fish populations have crashed by 81% since 1970.

🟢 The Global Initiative on the Taking of Migratory Species (#GTI) has launched at the #CMS #COP15 summit in Brazil.

Stay informed 📨 https://ow.ly/2Yqp50YAzb6 #AnimalWelfare

The UK is banning boiling lobsters & other animals alive! 🦞 By recognizing them as sentient, the government is taking a step toward reducing suffering.

But in the U.S. & Canada, lobsters can still be boiled alive. Should they follow suit? Share your thoughts!
mercyforanimals.org/blog/do-crab...

Bees may choose flowers the same way people choose restaurants Bees follow other bees to flowers, which gives early blooming plants an advantage in attracting pollinators.

Bees may choose flowers the same way people choose restaurants: they follow the crowd. 🐝🌸

New research shows getting the first few visitors can matter more than having the brightest color.

via Earth.com https://ow.ly/iSrO50Yxw2w #SentientSundays

Meet the agouti ⤵️

These rodents in Central & South America are key to dispersing hard seeds in rainforests. By burying them over long distances, they help forests grow. 🌳

Protecting animals = more trees = more carbon stored.

via BBC https://ow.ly/1kVY50YzczQ #Animals4Climate #ClimateHeroes

In 2025, we secured real gains for animals in global policy. 📣

Together with our members around the world we ensured animals were part of the conversation.

Check out what we achieved together in our 2025 Annual Review: https://ow.ly/O3rz50YxIsi #AnimalWelfare

Food labelling can be confusing for ethical consumers. Here's what to do Shoppers, farmers and animals all need clearer food labelling

"Farm fresh" meat could mean anything from pasture-raised to intensive indoor systems: there's no legal requirement for clarity.

Philip Lymbery on cutting through food label confusion ⤵️ https://ow.ly/VJ2150YxvVy #AnimalWelfare #FoodLabelling

How does animal welfare translate into national policy? 🇨🇿

The Czech Republic shares how they are integrating animal welfare into climate action, public health, and food security through a #OneHealth approach.

Full interview: https://ow.ly/8bJ450Yxvjn
#Animal4SDGs #AnimalsinPolicy

The World Federation for Animals highlights animal welfare's importance in solving the water crisis this World Water Day - Farmers Review Africa The World Federation for Animals highlights animal welfare's importance in solving the water crisis this World Water Day

This #WorldWaterDay, we call for urgent global recognition of the many ways #AnimalWelfare is intrinsically connected to #water security.

🚨 With only four years left to achieve #SDG6, urgent action is needed.

Discover what's missing: https://ow.ly/Ck2L50YxuuZ #Animals4SDGs

2025 delivered real progress for animals in global policy. Proud to be part of @wfa.org making it happen. 🐾

Check out what we achieved together: wfa.org/2025ForAnimals

#AnimalWelfare

⚠️ Only 7.2% of global climate finance reaches agrifood systems. We need 12x more and better investment.

Our call? Redirecting harmful subsidies toward higher-welfare, lower-emission farming models.

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wfa.org/views-on-wor...

Strong public support in Sweden for phasing out fast-growing chicken breeds A new public opinion survey by Project 1882 shows that a majority of voters in Sweden support a ban on fast-growing chicken breeds. With national elections taking place in Sweden this year, this shoul...

@project1882.org has launched a new public opinion survey on phasing out fast-growing chicken breeds in Sweden. The survey shows that 69% of people support a ban on "Frankenchickens". 🇸🇪

🔗 Find full survey results here: ow.ly/3xkI50Yw1LP #AnimalWelfare

Episode 157: Kindness Is Creating Transfarmation—Helping to build a just & sustainable food system. Katherine Jernigan, the Director of the Transfarmation Project, joins Anitha to answer a question Anitha has often wondered about—What would it take to transform an animal agricultural farm to…

Katherine Jernigan, Director of The Transfarmation Project, joins Anitha on the Kindness Is Everything Podcast to break down the blueprint for a just and sustainable food system.

Learn more and listen to the full episode here:
anitharobinson.com/2026/02/25/e...

Historic moment as Scotland outlaws greyhound racing Scotland has taken a major step forward for animal welfare by voting to ban greyhound racing, marking a historic turning point in the protection of dogs.

🐶🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Huge congratulations to @onekind.org & the Unbound the Greyhound coalition for their tireless work: Scotland has officially banned greyhound racing!

❤️A landmark victory for dogs + #animalwelfare ⤵️
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Are we underestimating pain in farmed animals? Insights from a webinar with Dr. Cynthia Schuck-Paim from Welfare Footprint Institute

Is a cage more than just confinement? 🐓

We may be underestimating the pain of farmed animals: Intensive environments can actually amplify how injuries are felt.

New valuable insights for animal advocates from Cynthia Schuck via Rethink Priorities: ow.ly/bHtV50YvCTl #Voices4Animals

Analysis: Half of nations meet UN deadline for nature-loss reporting - Carbon Brief Half of nations have met a UN deadline to report on how they are tackling nature loss within their borders, Carbon Brief analysis shows.

Only 39% of nations have submitted national plans under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, the global deal to halt nature loss by 2030.

Read the full Carbon Brief analysis ⤵️

https://ow.ly/AnEV50YuG2U #Animals4SDGs #GBF

This week's top animal news 👇

🟢 Norway bans photos and films showing sexual abuse of animals.

🔴 Nearly half of the world's migratory species under global protection are now in decline, with 1 in 4 facing extinction.

Stay informed 📨 https://ow.ly/2IwT50YuFJj #AnimalWelfare

How Huckle the rescued hen taught me that caged birds long to be free A cage-free future would mean better lives for millions of animals and a farming system aligned with our values

Huckle the hen spent her life in a cage until one day she stepped onto grass for the first time. Her story is a powerful reminder that chickens feel curiosity, fear and joy. 🐓

Read Philip Lymbery's column ⤵️
https://ow.ly/pHRJ50YrlHB #SentientSundays #EndTheCageAge

Global policy opportunities for animal welfare in 2026 Explore the key UN and global policy opportunities shaping animal welfare, climate action, food systems and One Health in 2026.

2026 will be a pivotal year for animals in global policy. 📣 Major international decisions on food systems, biodiversity, climate action and pandemic preparedness could shape animal welfare for years to come ⤵️
https://ow.ly/tj5o50Yr9Kh #AnimalWelfare #FoodSystems #Biodiversity #ClimateAction

Are A.I.-Generated Videos Changing How We See Animals? By manipulating animals to do wonderful things, we may become numb to their real wonder.

As AI-generated animal videos spread online, are we losing sight of the wonder of real animals? In the The New York Times, Sophie Haigney explores how synthetic wildlife content may distort our expectations of animal behaviour.

Read more ⤵️ https://ow.ly/L5XT50Yraa1 #Voices4Animals

Workshop Internacional para Periodistas sobre Bienestar Animal en Hispanoamérica Gracias por tu interés en participar en el Workshop Internacional para Periodistas sobre Bienestar Animal en Hispanoamérica, una iniciativa impulsada por Compromiso Verde (Perú) y el Observatorio de Bienestar Animal (España). Este espacio tiene como objetivo brindar herramientas y criterios para fortalecer la cobertura periodística sobre bienestar animal en la región, promoviendo un enfoque informado, técnico y contextualizado. Al finalizar, se entregará un certificado digital de participación emitido por ambas organizaciones. El workshop es completamente gratuito y se realizará de manera...

How can journalism strengthen animal welfare in Hispanic America? 📰 Join this free virtual workshop for journalists hosted by Compromiso Verde and Observatorio de Bienestar Animal.

📅 21 March
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More info & registration 👉 https://ow.ly/oGjN50YscpO