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Surge in elephant and rhino poaching looms over UN wildlife summit
A surge in elephant and rhino poaching in Africa is the backdrop to the latest meeting of CITES – the UN’s Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species in…A surge in elephant and rhino poaching in Africa is the backdrop to the latest meeting of CITES – the UN’s Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species in…
'Toro de la Pena' bull-lancing festival spurs controversy in Spain
The controversial bull-lancing festival is underway in the Spanish town of Tordesillas.The controversial bull-lancing festival is underway in the Spanish town of Tordesillas.
Madrid: Thousand protesters call for an ban on bullfighting
Thousands rallied in Madrid on Saturday to call for an end to bullfighting, adding their voices to a growing animal rights movement that has prompted some local authorities to clamp down on the centurThousands rallied in Madrid on Saturday to call for an end to bullfighting, adding their voices to a growing animal rights movement that has prompted some local authorities to clamp down on the centur
Thousands rally in Madrid against bullfighting
Several thousand animal rights activists have protested in central Madrid to demand a ban on bullfighting.Several thousand animal rights activists have protested in central Madrid to demand a ban on bullfighting.
Italy: Donkey jockeys make ass of themselves
Hundreds of tourists have gathered to watch a traditional donkey race.Hundreds of tourists have gathered to watch a traditional donkey race.
Animal cruelty: is violence inherent to abattoirs?
Shocking hidden camera videos have reignited the debate on animal cruelty. We talk to a farmer, abattoir workers and a sociologist about the killing of animals for food.Shocking hidden camera videos have reignited the debate on animal cruelty. We talk to a farmer, abattoir workers and a sociologist about the killing of animals for food.
Pamplona: 2016 running of the bulls comes to an end
The controversial running of the bulls has come to an end for another year.The controversial running of the bulls has come to an end for another year.
Watch: celebrities join shock campaign against dog killings in Asia
Several A-list celebrities including Matt Damon, Joaquin Phoenix, and several others have joined forces to release a video on the killings of dogs in China and other Asian…Several A-list celebrities including Matt Damon, Joaquin Phoenix, and several others have joined forces to release a video on the killings of dogs in China and other Asian…
US gorilla killing: no charges to be brought against boy's mother
No charges will be brought against the mother of a three-year-old boy who fell into a gorilla enclosure in a US zoo.No charges will be brought against the mother of a three-year-old boy who fell into a gorilla enclosure in a US zoo.
Thailand raids Tiger Temple removing big cats
Wildlife officials removed 40 of 137 big cats held at the privately-run attraction, and planned to return to take the rest and re-house them in state-owned sanctuaries.Wildlife officials removed 40 of 137 big cats held at the privately-run attraction, and planned to return to take the rest and re-house them in state-owned sanctuaries.
Gorillas are the Good Guys
They are big, beautiful and in many ways just like us. Gorillas have gripped the world's attention since the killing of Harambe at Cincinnati Zoo after a small boy tumbled into his enclosure.They are big, beautiful and in many ways just like us. Gorillas have gripped the world's attention since the killing of Harambe at Cincinnati Zoo after a small boy tumbled into his enclosure.
Police to investigate Cincinnati Zoo gorilla shooting
Parents of boy who fell into gorilla enclosure to be investigated Animal activists file negligence complaint against zoo Wildlife expert defends shooting of gorilla Police are investigating an iParents of boy who fell into gorilla enclosure to be investigated Animal activists file negligence complaint against zoo Wildlife expert defends shooting of gorilla Police are investigating an i
Circus lions rescued in South America arrive in new African home
More than 30 lions rescued from circuses in Peru and Colombia have been flown back Africa to live out the rest of their lives in a private sanctuaryMore than 30 lions rescued from circuses in Peru and Colombia have been flown back Africa to live out the rest of their lives in a private sanctuary
Kenya burns vast piles of elephant tusks
Kenya’s Uhuru and Gabon’s Bongo set fire to thousands of elephant tusks and rhino horns, destroying a stockpile that would have been worth a fortuneKenya’s Uhuru and Gabon’s Bongo set fire to thousands of elephant tusks and rhino horns, destroying a stockpile that would have been worth a fortune
US theme park Sea World stops breeding killer whales
Bowing to years of pressure from animal rights activists, US theme park operator SeaWorld said on Thursday (March 17) it would stop breeding killerBowing to years of pressure from animal rights activists, US theme park operator SeaWorld said on Thursday (March 17) it would stop breeding killer
Thailand: Pandamonium!
Hundreds of pandas were on show in Bangkok as part of a campaign to promote conservation of the endangered animals and other wildlife.Hundreds of pandas were on show in Bangkok as part of a campaign to promote conservation of the endangered animals and other wildlife.
Trapped whale freed in Gulf of California
A 35 foot humpback while has been rescued by Sea Shepherd research crews in the Gulf of California. It had got trapped in an illegal gillnet, whichA 35 foot humpback while has been rescued by Sea Shepherd research crews in the Gulf of California. It had got trapped in an illegal gillnet, which
Baywatch star causes chaos in French parliament over foie gras
Canadian-born actress Pamela Anderson, who is the former star of the popular Baywatch series, caused chaos in the French parliament when sheCanadian-born actress Pamela Anderson, who is the former star of the popular Baywatch series, caused chaos in the French parliament when she
Australia 'disappointed' as Japan resumes whaling
Australia is not pleased with Japan's whaling but says the dispute should not hurt business ties between the two countries.Australia is not pleased with Japan's whaling but says the dispute should not hurt business ties between the two countries.
Japan's whaling fleet sets sail despite UN condemnation
Japan’s whaling fleet has set sail for the Antarctic on a three-month voyage, which the Japanese government claims is in the name of scientificJapan’s whaling fleet has set sail for the Antarctic on a three-month voyage, which the Japanese government claims is in the name of scientific
South Africa lifts ban on domestic rhino horn trade
South Africa’s ban on the local rhino horn trade has been lifted. The country’s High Court has found the country did not follow the correctSouth Africa’s ban on the local rhino horn trade has been lifted. The country’s High Court has found the country did not follow the correct
Man faces prison in Spain for battering his horse to death
A man in Spain has been given a record eight months in prison for killing a horse. Eugeni Sanchez was convicted of beating his horse, Sorky das PontA man in Spain has been given a record eight months in prison for killing a horse. Eugeni Sanchez was convicted of beating his horse, Sorky das Pont
Angry scenes at Spanish bull-running event
There have been angry scenes at a controversial annual festival in a town in Northern Spain. In the town of Tordesillas in the province ofThere have been angry scenes at a controversial annual festival in a town in Northern Spain. In the town of Tordesillas in the province of
U.S. dentist who killed Cecil the lion returns to work
The American hunter who killed Zimbabwe’s beloved lion Cecil returned to his Minnesota dental practice on Tuesday (Sept. 8), where he was met byThe American hunter who killed Zimbabwe’s beloved lion Cecil returned to his Minnesota dental practice on Tuesday (Sept. 8), where he was met by
Cecil: Mugabe blames 'foreign vandals'
The fallout from the death of Cecil the Lion continues. It is being reported that Zimbabwe has lifted the temporary ban on big-game hunting broughtThe fallout from the death of Cecil the Lion continues. It is being reported that Zimbabwe has lifted the temporary ban on big-game hunting brought
More American airlines ban hunting trophies
Two more American airlines have joined United and Delta in banning the transport of hunting trophies. US Airlines and American Airlines have nowTwo more American airlines have joined United and Delta in banning the transport of hunting trophies. US Airlines and American Airlines have now
Cecil the Lion: Zimbabwe calls for extradition of killer US dentist
Pressure is mounting for the extradition to Zimbabwe of the American dentist who killed Cecil the Lion. As protesters and petitions demand actionPressure is mounting for the extradition to Zimbabwe of the American dentist who killed Cecil the Lion. As protesters and petitions demand action
Cecil the lion: angry protesters gather outside Walter Palmer's office
The hunter has become the hunted… Dozens of protesters have gathered outside the office of American dentist Walter Palmer, who provoked internationalThe hunter has become the hunted… Dozens of protesters have gathered outside the office of American dentist Walter Palmer, who provoked international
Charges brought over killing of Zimbabwe's famous 'Cecil'
The killing of Zimbabwe's famous lion called Cecil triggers revulsion over trophy hunting and internet abuse for the American who shot the animal.The killing of Zimbabwe's famous lion called Cecil triggers revulsion over trophy hunting and internet abuse for the American who shot the animal.
Hermès investigates crocodile farm cruelty claims but denies Birkin bag link
The French fashion house Hermès is investigating claims of animal cruelty but denies that its handbags and other products are made from crocodileThe French fashion house Hermès is investigating claims of animal cruelty but denies that its handbags and other products are made from crocodile