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Australia races to save endangered birds from deadly bird flu
Australia has launched an emergency vaccination programme to protect some of its most endangered bird species after the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus reached the country.
Scientists grow animal protein in plants
Scientists have successfully produced myoglobin, an animal protein that gives meat much of its colour and flavour, inside tobacco and lettuce plants.
Adult and newborn whales found dead off South Africa’s coast
An adult southern right whale and a newborn calf have been found dead near Dyer Island, off South Africa's coast.
Three lions die at Tokyo’s Tama Zoo after falling ill during heatwave
Three lions have died at Tama Zoological Park in Tokyo, Japan, after several animals became seriously ill during the recent heatwave.
Brittany Ferries to stop transporting calves from Ireland to France
Brittany Ferries has announced that it will stop transporting live farmed animals, including young calves, on its ships between Ireland and France by September 2026.
15 elephants die after suspected cyanide poisoning in Kenya
Fifteen elephants have died after suspected cyanide poisoning near Kenya's Amboseli National Park. Wildlife officials are investigating how the animals came into contact with the highly toxic chemical.
Wildfires Spain and France: unknown number of animal victims
How many animals die in wildfires? As fires burn across Spain and France, animal victim toll is largely invisible and uncounted.
When no one stops for injured animals in India, these people do
Ordinary volunteers are creating a lifeline for injured and abandoned animals across Rajasthan, India.
Plans for commercial octopus farm in Gran Canaria dropped
Plans to build a commercial octopus farm in Gran Canaria, part of Spain's Canary Islands, have been withdrawn.
Brittany Ferries to stop transporting calves from Ireland to France
Brittany Ferries has announced that it will stop transporting live farmed animals, including young calves, on its ships between Ireland and France by September 2026.
Old livestock ships put millions of animals at risk, new report
A new international report says millions of live animals are being transported each year on old ships that were never designed to carry livestock.
Around 4,000 sheep and goats die after ship sinks near Oman
Around 4,000 sheep and goats died after a cargo ship caught fire and sank off the coast of Oman.
Mexico banned dolphin shows, but dolphins remain in pools
Nine dolphins are still living in concrete swimming pools a closed dolphin facility in Cancún, Mexico
Three lions die at Tokyo’s Tama Zoo after falling ill during heatwave
Three lions have died at Tama Zoological Park in Tokyo, Japan, after several animals became seriously ill during the recent heatwave.
Rotterdam Zoo euthanizes healthy meerkats after conflict
A zoo in the Netherlands has euthanized several healthy meerkats after ongoing conflict between males in the group could not be resolved.
Australia races to save endangered birds from deadly bird flu
Australia has launched an emergency vaccination programme to protect some of its most endangered bird species after the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus reached the country.
15 elephants die after suspected cyanide poisoning in Kenya
Fifteen elephants have died after suspected cyanide poisoning near Kenya's Amboseli National Park. Wildlife officials are investigating how the animals came into contact with the highly toxic chemical.
Trump opens up more US national parks to hunting
The Trump administration is pushing to remove hunting restrictions in American national parks, wildlife refuges and wilderness areas. The move has raised concerns about...
Plans for commercial octopus farm in Gran Canaria dropped
Plans to build a commercial octopus farm in Gran Canaria, part of Spain's Canary Islands, have been withdrawn.
Around 20,000 pigs die in massive barn fire in Canada
At least 20,000 pigs have died after a large fire destroyed a commercial pig barn near Simcoe, Ontario, in Canada.
EU launches first strategy for farm animals and farmers
The European Commission has announced its first-ever strategy for the future of farming animals in the European Union.
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Around 1,500 pigs die in barn fire in Canada
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Australia races to save endangered birds from deadly bird flu
Australia has launched an emergency vaccination programme to protect some of its most endangered bird species after the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus reached the country.
Scientists grow animal protein in plants
Scientists have successfully produced myoglobin, an animal protein that gives meat much of its colour and flavour, inside tobacco and lettuce plants.
Adult and newborn whales found dead off South Africa’s coast
An adult southern right whale and a newborn calf have been found dead near Dyer Island, off South Africa's coast.
Three lions die at Tokyo’s Tama Zoo after falling ill during heatwave
Three lions have died at Tama Zoological Park in Tokyo, Japan, after several animals became seriously ill during the recent heatwave.
Brittany Ferries to stop transporting calves from Ireland to France
Brittany Ferries has announced that it will stop transporting live farmed animals, including young calves, on its ships between Ireland and France by September 2026.
15 elephants die after suspected cyanide poisoning in Kenya
Fifteen elephants have died after suspected cyanide poisoning near Kenya's Amboseli National Park. Wildlife officials are investigating how the animals came into contact with the highly toxic chemical.
Wildfires Spain and France: unknown number of animal victims
How many animals die in wildfires? As fires burn across Spain and France, animal victim toll is largely invisible and uncounted.
When no one stops for injured animals in India, these people do
Ordinary volunteers are creating a lifeline for injured and abandoned animals across Rajasthan, India.
Plans for commercial octopus farm in Gran Canaria dropped
Plans to build a commercial octopus farm in Gran Canaria, part of Spain's Canary Islands, have been withdrawn.
