Hungary closes the last EU loophole for wild animals in the circus ring
Effective from January 2027, the new laws reflect strong societal expectations that animals do not belong in the circus, said the Hungarian government.
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Instead of killing lions, villagers in Tanzania are now rewarded for keeping them alive
The innovative program sees communities receive benefits such as healthcare and school supplies in return for documenting and maintaining local wildlife.
What happened to beloved community dog Orelha?
The killing of Orelha, a beloved community dog in Florianópolis, Brazil, has ignited a global movement demanding justice for animals and an end to animal cruelty.
San Diego teen pleads guilty to kicking a California sea lion in the face
The video, which went viral, showed 18-year-old Tyler Muehl launching an unprovoked attack on the animal, in what the San Diego mayor described as a “disgusting act of cruelty”.
The World Bank is investing billions in factory farming, new report finds
New report finds international development banks pouring billions into large-scale industrial animal farming, despite their own commitments to sustainable food systems and climate action.
Polar bears raiding seabird colonies amid melting Arctic sea ice
The climate crisis is forcing bears to turn to seabirds, threatening population numbers.
Major new wildlife crossing in Wyoming set for completion a year earlier than expected
Kemmerer Wildlife Crossing could be ready by October next year, with its completion set to save thousands of mule deer and pronghorns from fatal traffic collisions.
Two men in Baltimore charged with using exotic animals in photo shoot
Officers indicted the men on multiple counts, after finding more animals in their possession suffering from abuse and neglect.
The hidden deforestation in your wardrobe
From the Amazon to Australia to Indonesia, the fashion industry's appetite for animal materials is leaving a trail of destruction that no certification scheme has yet managed to stop.
Shark finning regulations have failed to reduce the global fin trade, study finds
Despite widespread international legislation banning shark finning, a new study has found that global trade in shark fins remains largely unchanged.
Goldfish are sentient beings, according to historic court ruling in Argentina
The landmark decision saw a judge order the removal of two goldfish from their small tank in a busy sushi restaurant, on grounds of animal cruelty.
Reformation faces shareholder pressure over wool and leather as animal rights group buys stake
An undercover investigation has found workers kicking, stomping, and dragging sheep by their legs at farms certified under the wool standard behind Reformation's "happy sheep" marketing.