News
Over 1,400 dolphins killed in Faroe Islands hunt, Sea Shepherd says
More than 1,400 dolphins were killed off the coast of the Faroe Islands in a single day as part of the Danish traditional Grindadrap hunt.
Animal activists outraged by plans for huge new egg farm in...
Japan's top egg producer, recently targeted by PETA for its facilities' 'hellish' conditions, will build huge egg farm in Singapore.
France kills ducks, chickens, turkeys and pigeons after bird flu outbreak
Ducks, chickens, turkeys and pigeons were killed in France after an outbreak of the highly contagious H5N8 strain of bird flu.
Gorillas at US zoo test positive for coronavirus
Several western lowland gorillas at Zoo Atlanta in the United States tested positive for COVID-19, the zoo said in a statement.
Ocelots rescued from wildlife traffickers released in Ecuador
Six rescued ocelots have been released into the wild in Ecuador. The medium-sized wild cats were saved from wildlife traffickers.
Dutch government removed advice to eat less meat from climate campaign
The Dutch government removed an advice to eat less meat from a 2019 climate campaign, according to animal welfare organization Wakker Dier.
Wildlife
Ocelots rescued from wildlife traffickers released in Ecuador
Six rescued ocelots have been released into the wild in Ecuador. The medium-sized wild cats were saved from wildlife traffickers.
China’s migrating elephants are almost back home
The migrating herd of fourteen wild elephants are close to Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve, their original home in Yunnan province.
Deer test positive for COVID-19 in the United States, first case
Wild white-tailed deer in the state of Ohio contracted COVID-19, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) said in a statement.
Environment
Habitat loss and pesticides are killing pollinators, essential for plants
The numbers of bees and other pollinators continue to decrease worldwide because of the destruction of nature and the use of pesticides.
Environmental groups join forces to save Balkan rivers
More than twenty environmental organisations joined forces in Bosnia's capital to campaign against hydroelectric dams in the Balkan region.
European Parliament want legally binding measures to protect nature
The European Union needs legally binding measures to protect nature and biodiversity, the European Parliament said on Tuesday.
Opinion
Commercial fishing is an abomination and it’s killing the planet
There is no such thing as a sustainable commercial fishing industry. Over 2 trillion fish are taken from the sea every year.
Happy the elephant was denied rights designed for humans – but...
Happy lives alone in conditions that experts suggest could significantly increase her risk of depression, bone disease and other illnsesses.
Halloween can be scary, but here is what’s horrifying
Halloween, if you're looking for a scary movie, look up the movie Dominion. It's one of the scariest films and it's based on a true story.
Captivity
Hundreds of animals left to die in Bangladesh pet shops
About 400 birds and dozens of dogs, cats, rabbits, rats and guinea pigs have died in Dhaka's biggest pet market after stores had to close.
Ocean
Dead sea turtle found wrapped in plastic bag in Rio de...
A dead sea turtle with a plastic bag wrapped around his neck was found floating off Guanabara's bay in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
Veganism
Dutch government removed advice to eat less meat from climate campaign
The Dutch government removed an advice to eat less meat from a 2019 climate campaign, according to animal welfare organization Wakker Dier.
