US state opens hunt allowing up to 10,000 alligators to be killed
Thousands of people will be allowed to kill alligators for sport in the US state of Louisiana this October, under a new recreational hunting programme.
Wolf shot dead in Denmark and displayed during minister’s press conference
A young wolf was shot dead by Danish authorities after repeatedly coming close to people. Hours later, his body was placed on the grass during a press conference with Denmark’s Minister for Nature and Animal Welfare.
Four arrested after 18 elephants poisoned with cyanide in Kenya
Four people have been arrested after 18 elephants died from cyanide poisoning in and around Amboseli National Park in Kenya. Police are still looking for a fifth suspect.
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...
US trophy hunter killed by elephants during hunt in Gabon
An American trophy hunter has died after being crushed by elephants during a hunting trip in Gabon. Ernie Dosio, 75, was hunting a yellow-backed...
Sloth World shut down after 31 die in Florida
At least 31 sloths have died in Florida in the United States before the opening of a new tourist attraction called Sloth World.
Colombia approves plan to kill Pablo Escobar’s African hippos
Authorities in Colombia have approved a plan to kill dozens of African hippos living in the wild.
25 Himalayan Griffon vultures found dead in Indian village
Twenty-five Himalayan Griffon vultures have been found dead in a village in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
Penguins and fur seals added to endangered list as threats grow
Two Antarctic animal species, the emperor penguin and the Antarctic fur seal, have been officially listed as endangered,
Man who tortured wolf in US bar avoids jail, gets probation
A man in the state of Wyoming in the United States has been sentenced to 18 months of probation for the cruel treatment of a female wolf.
Emperor penguins face new risk from melting sea ice
A new scientific study has found that emperor penguins may face a serious new threat as climate change causes Antarctic sea ice to melt.
Protest in Thailand after wild elephant dies during failed relocation
Wildlife activists in Thailand protested this week after a male wild elephant died during a government attempt to move him to another area.
Sri Lanka installs thermal cameras on trains to save elephants
Sri Lanka has started installing thermal-sensing cameras to its trains to reduce elephant deaths from train accidents.