North American birds are dying off faster. It signals a human crisis, too. The accelerating decline of birds is a bellwether of far deeper biodiversity crisis — one that threatens not only beloved species but the humans who live alongside them.

Many of North America’s birds are in a state of accelerating decline, with over half of 122 species dying out faster, according to a new study. Their vanishing songs are a bellwether of a far deeper biodiversity crisis, researchers say.

New Rising Anxieties episode with @marisul.bsky.social out now! Democracy vs Big Ag, disease outbreaks, and more.

Listen on your fav podcatcher, watch on YouTube, or visit ourhenhouse.org/ep898

It’s -9 degrees. Downtown Minneapolis is packed for the anti-ICE rally and the crowd keeps growing

US Senate Backs Children’s Right to Plant‑Based Milk at School On 24th November 2025, the US Senate unanimously approved a bill that finally gives public school children a clear right to choose non‑dairy milk with their school lunches…

The Senate unanimously approved a bill letting public school kids choose non-dairy milk at lunch. 🥛🌱

#plantmilk #dairyfree #plantbased #veganmilk #school

The image is of a flyer with a title that reads: CLE: PRIVATE PRACTICE AS AN ANIMAL LAWYER The flyer includes a photo and biography of the presenter, Sarah Thompson, Esq. The bottom of the flyer shows the logo of the Hawaiʻi State Bar Association's Animal Law Section. Above the logo is the following content preceded by bullet points: •December 2nd, 2025 at 12:00 PM via Zoom. •Attendance is free and open to the public. •The Zoom link is tinyurl.com/AnimalLawSection

"Private practice as an animal lawyer": free webinar by attorney Sarah Thompson on Tuesday at noon HST (5 p.m. PST). Approved for one hour of CLE credit by the Hawaiʻi State Bar Association. #AnimalLaw #freeCLE #ContinuingLegalEducation

If you can get it to Twitter go ahead. It got a lot of interest. Less than a third of submissions got in .

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@kingmilkfart.bsky.social
I can't get it to work on Twitter.

@kingmilkfart.bsky.social

FARS founder Carole Webb bends down to kiss the head of a much-loved sheep

FARS founder Carole Web reaches out to touch the face of a friendly, trusting sheep

As a small charity, our monthly income from donations varies hugely, so the people who regularly give a small amount make a big difference, & help us to budget & plan 🙏

As little as £1 a wk can be a *WONDERFUL* boost to our funds (& our spirits) 🐑🤗

www.farmanimalrescuesanctuary.co.uk/ways-to-help/

European Beaver (Castor fiber): This is a large semiaquatic rodent native to Europe and bordering Asia. Beavers are known for building dams, canals and lodges (homes) They are the second-largest rodent in the world (after the Capybara). Photo by Peter Shackle taken in West London, UK #Beaver #nature

NEW: EXCLUSIVE: I spoke to sources at FBI and DOJ that reviewed the Epstein files. It’s worse than the photos. I’ll let you know what they said today at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET on @meidastouch.com. Link to show: www.youtube.com/live/hEi77Ib...

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Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis): At up to 81cm (32in) This mammal has a range spanning most of North America. From east to west, they reach from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. Awesome image of a Skunk taken by Mike TR Dunn in Weld County, Colorado, USA. #skunk #stripedskunk #colorado #nature 🦨

How the Queens Zoo Is Helping to Save a New England Rabbit

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I did this petition too. Got the Feds to spend 30 million.

About 95% of hens in the U.S. egg industry spend their lives in extreme confinement, only to be slaughtered at under 2 years old. In nature, hens can live for a decade. 🐓

On this World Egg Day, we invite you to view hens not as commodities, but as individuals.

🔗 Learn more at: buff.ly/KpEjOmb

“You and me, baby nothing but mammals.
Let’s do it like they do it on Animal Planet.”

There’s a lot of truth in them lyrics. Despite what the uninformed & arrogant try to tell you, we humans are just another animal in nature.

Unsupported assumptions of superiority are what’s destroying the planet

The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada has learned this morning, Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, that Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, UN Messenger of Peace and Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, has passed away due to natural causes.

She was in California as part of her speaking tour in the United States.

RIP Jane Goodall the OG and true NHI pioneer

Remember when Gaddafi wore that stupid uniform with the legit hilarious amount of medals and shit on it

We're that now

A sheep looks up lovingly at sanctuary carer Anwen

A sheep looks up at sanctuary carer Anwen with love and trust

🥲 A FOND FAREWELL 🥲
This month we say goodbye, good luck & a huge thank you, from us & the animals, to our amazing colleague & dedicated care team member Anwen, leaving FARS to take up a university place 👩‍🎓👏

What an AMAZING human ❤️ A wonderful future lies ahead 🎓 but we'll miss her SO much 😭

Please respond to this consultation on rodenticides - Wild Justice The Health and Safety Executive has announced a consultation on Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs). Although this is meant to […]

Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs) are causing widespread harm to wildlife, especially birds of prey. Here's your opportunity to put pressure on the HSE to stop approving them for use - there are safer alternatives!

Deadline Tues 30 Sept!

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Front of postcard with error swimmer at the bottom of a body of water.

Back of postcard with reception and exhibition details.

WICKED art exhibition my work will be featured in.

@craftmeat.bsky.social

If the tobacco industry is gold standard of corporate deception and propaganda, animal agriculture makes it look amateur.

They target you from a young age with nonstop ads and lies about happy animals while 80 billion land animals suffer and die every year. #GoVegan #AnimalRights

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They won't.