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FoA sues Trump administration to get ESA protections for ancient mariner—the Atlantic horseshoe crab—exploited for decades

Friends of Animals has sued the Trump administration for its misguided, negligent decision not to protect Atlantic horseshoe crabs under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on Oct. 28. “The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) cannot keep ignoring the warning signs for […]

News on October 28, 2026

Instead of managing wildlife as pests—live and let live

News on July 22, 2026

Make your pool area wildlife-friendly

News on July 20, 2026

Cheers to NYC Council Speaker Menin for backing bill that would ban carriage trade before public hearing tomorrow

News on July 14, 2026

The carriage trade has no future, but FoA will help make sure the horses do

In Our View on July 13, 2026

Trump’s EPA works for the pesticide industry, approves new ‘forever chemicals’

In Our View on July 10, 2026

FOA to NOAA: Prohibit the breeding of belugas rescued from Marineland

News on July 9, 2026