

10/20/26 - Rhinos Are Not Trophies: New Report Exposes Hunting and Trafficking
Our UK partner Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting examines the scale of rhino trophy hunting and the misuse of hunting permits by wildlife traffickers.
2 days ago


10/19/26 - Elephant Cruelty Should Not Be a Membership Benefit
CWI is challenging TFFA’s elephant-ride membership offer and calling on Moslah Shrine to permanently end elephant rides and wild-animal acts. Take both actions.
3 days ago


10/14/26 - 57 Sloths Died. Florida Must Strengthen Its Protections.
CWI has submitted comments calling for stronger sloth protections. Add your voice by October 21 using our sample comment and FWC’s submission form.
Oct 14


10/13/26 - CWI Calls for Jackson Zoo Closure and Responsible Animal Relocation
CWI has urged Jackson officials to protect the zoo’s animals now and plan for responsible closure and relocation, preferably to accredited sanctuaries.
Oct 13


10/12/26 - Their Freedom Matters: Shop to Support Emily, Betty and Okha
Shop FLOAT’s limited-edition Their Freedom Matters collection. $8 from every item supports CWI’s work for elephants Emily, Betty and Okha.
Oct 12


10/8/26 - CWI Joins Call to Ban Octopus Farming
For World Octopus Day, CWI joins a Compassion in World Farming initiative urging the European Commission to ban octopus farming and farmed octopus sales.
Oct 8


10/7/26 - Okha Deserves Retirement: Tell Her Owner It’s Time
CWI’s new action asks Brian Franzen to end Okha’s circus life and give her a future with companionship and appropriate care at an accredited sanctuary.
Oct 7


9/27/26 - Marineland Beluga Deaths: New Findings Raise Further Welfare Questions
Four belugas have died following this summer’s transfers from Marineland Canada. CWI’s earlier advocacy called for sanctuary retirement—and the latest losses demand transparency about the decisions shaping these animals’ lives.
Sep 27


9/24/26 - Elephant Rides Are Happening Now at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival
Krissy, Jeanie, and Paige are still being used for rides. Tell Minnesota Renaissance Festival organizers to end the rides and make future festivals elephant-free.
Sep 24


9/21/26 - Botswana’s Elephants Deserve More Than Promises of Protection
Reports that trophy hunters killed two research elephants renew concerns about Botswana’s hunting safeguards—and recall CWI’s protest against the reopening of elephant hunting in 2019.
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