The @StanCoSheriff told @ModBee “We don’t have any response at this time."
Every day they ignore documented animal cruelty, defenseless calves continue to suffer at Agresti Calf Ranch. This is urgent. These animals need justice and protection.
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Tell NOAA: Protect Rice’s whale. Defend the Endangered Species Act. America’s whale deserves a future.
submit a public comment and find more information about Rice’s whale on our blog here if you’d like to personalize your comment. https://t.co/huuM3pQTDj
This Week in Animal Research News: The false divide between farms and labs; FDA Modernization Act 3.0 advances in the House; what’s next for beagles still inside Ridglan Farms; dogs killed after Wayne State heart studies; and more. https://t.co/0yD9N9YuhZ via @rise_foranimals
The latest animal research news: How animal researchers envision 2050; FDA Modernization Act 3.0 advances; CDC monkeys may go to sanctuary; the Ridglan Farms beagle rescue continues fueling policy pressure; And more. https://t.co/JJigCw61RS via @rise_foranimals
Opossums are among the most unfairly maligned animals in North America. Their nocturnal habits, hissing, and toothy displays often lead people to view them as pests or threats. In reality, these quiet marsupials provide some of the most valuable services in urban and suburban ecosystems.
Contrary to popular belief, opossums very rarely carry or transmit rabies. Their lower body temperature makes it difficult for the virus to survive, making cases extremely uncommon.
They are also highly effective pest controllers. A single opossum can consume thousands of ticks per season, helping reduce the spread of dangerous tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease. Beyond ticks, they act as nature’s sanitation workers, scavenging on carrion, insects, fallen fruit, and organic waste. This cleanup work helps limit bacteria and disease while keeping ecosystems balanced.
Their dramatic defensive displays, hissing, baring teeth, and even “playing dead” with a foul odor, are mostly bluffs designed to deter predators rather than signs of aggression.
Far from being a nuisance, opossums are beneficial neighbors quietly doing the dirty work that keeps our environment cleaner and healthier. The next time you spot one, there’s no need to fear or harm it, just let it continue its important nighttime duties.
New op-ed from our Executive Director, Susan Holmes in @theinvadingsea.
This powerful piece cuts through the political spin and makes clear what is really at stake: the Endangered Species Act is not a barrier to national security, it is one of America’s strongest, most successful safeguards for wildlife, ecosystems, and future generations.
The Trump administration is allowing the oil industry to harm vulnerable species based on a pretext.
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I just wrote a @endangered letter: 🚨 URGENT: Tell Congress to Reject Westerman’s Attack on the Endangered Species Act 🚨. Write one here: https://t.co/pcsDI9gyQ3
The latest animal research news: Monkey labs rebrand without reform; industry spokesperson compares animal labs to daycares; 2,000-dog rescue planned at Ridglan; NIH invests $150M in alternatives; and more. https://t.co/s1MJxkpXd7 via @rise_foranimals