An animal shelter in La Guaira, Venezuela, rescued more than 530 pets after the twin earthquakes, with workers going out at night to save animals from rubble as the death toll climbed to 3,685

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Dogs aren’t lab equipment. They’re family. We introduced the PUPPS Act to shut down America’s puppy pipeline to research labs, protect dogs already trapped in the system, and hold violators accountable with tough financial penalties. Dr. Johnny Lieberman, a physician with a master's degree in animal law, helped bring this idea to life: "Dogs belong in our homes, not in research labs. Dogs are family, not test subjects. "The PUPPS Act would end the breeding and commercial supply of dogs specifically for research, preventing countless dogs from being born into a system where they may face invasive experimentation. "As a medical doctor with an animal law degree, I was proud to work with Congresswoman Mace’s team in developing this legislation at the intersection of medical research and animal welfare. "Thank you, Representative Mace, for advocating for dogs and advancing this important legislation."

Scientists are using extracts from sheep's wool to regenerate bone tissue in living animals. Researchers at King’s College London have unlocked a highly sustainable breakthrough in regenerative medicine by turning ordinary sheep’s wool into advanced bone-healing scaffolds. The team extracted keratin, the tough structural protein that gives wool its strength, and developed it into thin, biomimetic membranes. In laboratory trials, these membranes successfully supported the growth of human bone cells. When tested in living animal models with severe, non-healing skull injuries, the wool-derived scaffolds guided the growth of new bone directly across the damaged areas, demonstrating the immense clinical potential of this abundant agricultural byproduct. What makes this discovery particularly remarkable is the quality of the regenerated tissue. While collagen has long been the gold-standard scaffold in orthopedics, it often suffers from poor structural strength and rapid degradation. The new wool-based keratin scaffolds, however, produced bone that was far more organized, stable, and structurally similar to healthy natural bone than tissue grown with conventional collagen. Because wool is a renewable resource often discarded as farming waste, this technology offers a scalable, eco-friendly, and cost-effective alternative that could soon challenge the long-standing medical reliance on expensive, animal-derived collagen. source: Gamea, S., Kaabi, H., Elredah, I., Aljohani, H., Horamee, S., Abu Shaqrah, H. J. N., Lu, E. M.-C., Hodgkinson, T., Balto, H., Sharpe, P. T., & Elsharkawy, S. (2026). Bone regeneration of rat calvarial defect using biomimetic keratin-based membranes. Biomaterials Advances, 184, 214806.

In a massive win for animal welfare, Indonesia has officially banned elephant rides. IIndonesia’s Ministry of Forestry has officially banned elephant rides across all tourism and commercial venues nationwide. The landmark directive applies to all national parks, zoos, safari parks, and conservation centers—including Bali's popular vacation hotspots. The policy follows years of intensive advocacy from animal welfare groups, including PETA and World Animal Protection, which have long exposed the systemic cruelty and severe physical trauma endured by captive elephants in the entertainment sector. With the implementation of this historic ban, Indonesia is transitioning toward an ethical, observation-based wildlife tourism model. Venues that fail to comply with the directive risk severe penalties, including the immediate revocation of their commercial operating licenses. By taking this bold step, Indonesia has positioned itself as a leader in global conservation, challenging other Asian nations to phase out invasive wildlife interactions and embrace more compassionate travel experiences. source: World Animal Protection. (2026). Indonesia bans elephant riding in landmark welfare move. World Animal Protection.

Hiroshi Fukuda is launching a new manga titled Koko wa Kagari no Territory on November 30. It starts in the next issue of Comic Heaven. The tagline reads “The biggest mystery for me now is the girl who …. me,” teasing a story about identity and mystery. Fukuda previously created Rock is a Lady’s Modesty, which began in Young Animal in October 2022 and went on hiatus in July 2025 after eight volumes. Its anime aired in spring 2025. He is also known for Mushibugyō.