News
Colombia releases almost 2,000 rescued animals back into the wild
More than 1,900 turtles, reptiles and amphibians were released into lagoons and forests in Colombia's Meta province over the weekend.
French court rejects bullfighting case: tradition is more important than cruelty
A French court rejected a case against bullfighting, saying local traditions were more important than concerns about animal cruelty.
Killing of monk seal Kostis caused outrage in Greece
The brutal killing of the rare monk seal Kostis has caused outrage in Greece. He was found harpooned from close range.
Millions of animals died in floods after extreme rainfall in China
The massive flooding in China's Henan province, known for its pig and chicken farms, has killed millions of animals.
Twenty-eight cats die in wildfires in Sardinia, 30 dogs rescued
Twenty-eight cats at a family-run cat breeding farm have died in the wildfires on the Italian island of Sardinia.
Snow leopard Ramil tests positive for COVID-19 at San Diego Zoo
The nine-year-old male snow leopard Ramil has contracted COVID-19 at the San Diego Zoo in the United States.
Wildlife
Colombia releases almost 2,000 rescued animals back into the wild
More than 1,900 turtles, reptiles and amphibians were released into lagoons and forests in Colombia's Meta province over the weekend.
Romania allows the shooting and killing of brown bears
Romania has given towns and cities the authority to...
Thousands of baby flamingos died from drought at Turkey’s Lake Tuz
Thousands of baby flamingos have died at Turkey's Lake Tuz from a drought caused by climate change and agricultural watering methods.
Environment
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.
Arctic warms three times faster than planet, harming animals and people
The Arctic has warmed three times more quickly than the planet as a whole, a report from AMAP warned on Thursday.
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
Killing of monk seal Kostis caused outrage in Greece
The brutal killing of the rare monk seal Kostis has caused outrage in Greece. He was found harpooned from close range.
Veganism
Paris company Gourmey sees a future for lab-grown cruelty-free foie gras
The French organization Gourmey raised $10 million (8.5 million euros) this month to make foie gras from duck cells grown in a lab.
