News
Thousands of Caspian seals wash up dead in Russia
Thousands of dead Caspian seals have washed up on the shoreline of Russia's Caspian Sea coast, the local environment ministry said.
Bear Mark rescued from restaurant in Albania
Brown bear Mark is the last restaurant bear in Albania. His claws have been worn down from pacing, and his teeth have broken.
Elephants living alone in zoos around the world
Elephants living in zoos can't walk as much as they want, but being kept on their own also eliminates their social structure.
Chinese giant pandas will stay 15 years in Qatar (VIDEO)
The Chinese giant pandas Si Hai and Jing Jing will stay at the Panda House in Qatar for the coming fifteen years.
Dog tasered and stolen from home in Vietnam
Animal welfare organization Four Paws shared video surveillance footage on Thursday of a dog being stolen from the front yard of a house.
Less than 40 Balkan lynxes left in the world
There are less than 40 Balkan lynxes left in the world, and wildlife experts are trying to save the species from extinction.
Wildlife
Caribou population drastically declined in Canada’s boreal forest
The caribou symbolises the power of the arctic forest where Kanape lives, but caribou are at risk, because of the loss of their habitat.
Wildlife trafficking in Mexico is growing, environmental group says
"Wildlife trafficking in Mexico is out of control," the Center for Biological Diversity said in a report that revealed the lack of penalties, political will and unregulated wildlife markets.
Kenya’s worst drought in decades kills more than 200 elephants
Kenya's worst drought in four decades has killed over 200 elephants, almost 400 zebras and more than 500 gnus.
Environment
Italy’s longest river dried up by worst drought in 70 years
Hot temperatures and the worst drought in 70 years turned Italy's longest river into more of a puddle.
Great Salt Lake in the US is drying out
Great Salt Lake in the United States dropped to its lowest recorded level this month after years of drought.
Race to find Amazon species before they disappear
"The rate of destruction is faster than the rate of discovery," Francisco Farronay of the National Institute of Amazonian Research(INPA) said.
Opinion
The sad plight of rabbits
Rabbits are one of few animals in western society who are kept as pets and also killed for food.
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.
Captivity
Bear Mark rescued from restaurant in Albania
Brown bear Mark is the last restaurant bear in Albania. His claws have been worn down from pacing, and his teeth have broken.
Ocean
Blue whales eat 10 million pieces of microplastic a day, new...
Blue whales consume 10 million pieces of microplastic daily, a new study found. Tiny pieces of plastic have been discovered everywhere.
Veganism
Animal Rebellion occupied Gordon Ramsay restaurant
Animal Rebellion occupied chef Gordon Ramsay's restaurant in London, demanding a reform of the United Kingdom's food system.
