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FoA files lawsuit to get Atlantic horseshoe crabs ESA protections

Friends of Animals has sued the National Marine Fisheries Service for failing to make a preliminary decision on whether to protect Atlantic horseshoe crabs under the Endangered Species Act. FoA petitioned the agency in 2023 to protect horseshoe crabs because of widespread exploitation and killing by the commercial bait and biomedical industries, threats to its […]

News on January 13, 2026

FoA files lawsuit to get Atlantic horseshoe crabs ESA protections

News on January 13, 2026

Victory: SHU Community Theatre Cancels Planned ‘Wild World of Animals’ Show

News on January 12, 2026

Jeers to Health Sec. Kennedy for flipping the food pyramid to emphasize red meat and dairy

In Our View on January 8, 2026

FoA heads to court to protect Utah prairie dogs from eradication

News on January 7, 2026

Victory! NY lawmakers protect plunging horseshoe crab population 

News on December 20, 2025

FoA speaks out against alarming proposed ESA rollbacks

News on December 15, 2025