A kinder future for animals is taking shape

Dear Friend,

Because of you, there’s a lot to feel good about right now.

Across Canada and around the world, the work you support is already making life better for animals. You’re helping to transform food systems and protect wildlife around the world.

This month, your impact is felt across Canada and beyond – from the halls of government to the heart of the rainforest.

Speaking up for a plant-based future in Canada

Canada already leads the world in producing plant-based foods like lentils, peas and beans – but without a national strategy, we’re missing a major opportunity to build a more humane and sustainable food system.

Around the world, countries are starting to invest in plant-based policies that support farmers, improve public health and reduce reliance on factory farming. It’s time for Canada to do the same.

We are urging the Canadian government to accelerate the growth of a kinder food system.

Friend, your voice can help move this forward. By asking your MP to support a Plant-Based Strategy for Canada, you’re helping push for a food system that’s better for animals, people and the planet.

5 tips for how to eat local in Canada

Change doesn’t just happen through policy – it also happens through everyday choices.

Choosing local, seasonal food helps support Canadian farmers, reduce environmental impact and build a more resilient food system.

Here are a few simple ways to get started this season:

1. Shop what’s in season

2. Visit local farmers’ markets or CSA programs

3. Make the most of your food by reducing waste

4. Try new Canadian-grown ingredients

5. Grow something small at home, like herbs or greens

Explore the full guide for more tips to eating local. 🥬

An update on Joyce: the elephant at Six Flags

Joyce the elephant lives at Six Flags in New Jersey, surrounded by rollercoasters, traffic and constant mechanical noise.

What’s harder to see is what she feels underfoot: the ground is constantly vibrating.

To understand this, World Animal Protection worked with scientists from Terrapin Sensing and the University of Maryland to measure ground vibrations around her over 30 days.

The findings were deeply concerning: rollercoasters produce vibrations in the same range elephants use to communicate, safari trucks create constant bursts and nearby infrastructure adds a continuous hum. For Joyce, it’s like living through a small but never-ending earthquake.

View the full report to understand the full impacts of these vibrations.

Alongside this research, a new documentary also follows her story, revealing what daily life is really like for an elephant in this environment. Watch it now to see for yourself and to learn how you can help protect elephants like Joyce.

A turning point for dolphins in Mexico

Dolphin shows are banned dolphin across Mexico – a major win for animals. Now comes the critical next step: making sure all captive dolphins are truly protected as the law is put into practice.

Thanks to your ongoing support, we’re working alongside authorities on the ground, providing expert guidance to assess dolphin welfare and help guide a responsible transition away from entertainment.

See how this historic shift could reshape their future and why the work isn’t over yet.

When an emergency strikes, animals don’t have time to wait

In Brazil’s Pantanal, one of the most fire-affected regions in the world, the most intense wildfires are expected in the coming months, as conditions become hotter and drier.

That’s why we’re working alongside the Cerrado and Pantanal Animal Rescue Group, Gretap, to train frontline firefighters, the very people who come across wildlife during fires, to safely rescue animals in need. By building this capacity ahead of time, more animals can be found, cared for and given a chance to return to the wild.

At the same time, we’re working on longer-term solutions, helping address the drivers of climate change, which is making wildfires more frequent and intense, by supporting habitat protection and restoration and promoting more sustainable food systems.

This work matters not just for animals, but for all of us. When we protect animals and the habitats they depend on, we’re also helping protect the environment and the planet we share. Because when animals thrive, we all thrive.

Thank you for being part of this work.

See how firefighters on the front lines are preparing for wildfire season – and what it means for animals. Watch the video! 🎥

P.S. April 27 marked World Tapir Day – a celebration of one of the rainforest’s quietest ecosystem builders

Tapirs are shy rainforest animals that help keep ecosystems healthy just by living in them.

In Costa Rica’s Tapir Valley Nature Reserve, Paqua and Lola show what’s possible when their habitat is protected – a thriving rainforest where wildlife can move freely and the ecosystem stays in balance.

Watch tapirs in action! 👀