Tag: France
France backs plan to move orcas Wikie and Keijo to sanctuary
The French government has confirmed it is working on a plan to move two captive orcas, Wikie and Keijo, from Marineland Antibes in France to a sanctuary in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Viral videos of orcas at closed Marineland Antibes in France
Videos of two orcas held at Marineland Antibes in France have gone viral on social media, showing the animals still living in the closed marine park.
Miami Seaquarium closes, animals to be relocated
The Miami Seaquarium in Florida, one of the oldest marine parks in the United States, closed its doors on Sunday after more than 70 years in operation.
Influencer Jeremstar disrupts bullfighting in France
Influencer Jeremstar was arrested on Friday after jumping into a bullfighting ring in France to protest animal cruelty.
French cities ban tuna in school over mercury concerns
Local authorities in eight major French cities have banned canned tuna from school cafeterias at the start of the school year.
Wildlife at risk as massive wildfire burns 11,000 hectares in France
A massive wildfire in the Aude region of southern France is threatening wildlife, including wild boars, foxes, deer, eagles and flamingos.