no comment Footage emerges of newborn polar bear at Vienna zoo It's eight years since the zoo last welcomed a polar bear cub into the world 26/11/2019
View A new EU-wide approach is needed to help wildlife rescue services at breaking point ǀ View The wildlife rescue community in Europe is a vital resource that governments depend on when combatting wildlife crime and animal abuse. It is time for a renewed commitment from both member states and the EU to ensure they are recognised as such and given the support they need. 11/11/2019
Australia Hundreds of koalas dead as Australia battles savage bush fires As many as 350 out of 600 animals on the reserve in New South Wales have been killed. 08/11/2019
Outdoor 5 ways to have a more eco-friendly Bonfire Night Fireworks might be pretty but they can have a unexpected environmental impact. 04/11/2019
no comment Six sea lions returned to ocean in Peru The Organization for Research and Conservation of Aquatic Animals on Saturday returned six young sea lions to the ocean, at Wakama Beach, Peru. 20/10/2019
Germany Distressing footage: Animal cruelty activist films undercover at lab Distressing footage: Animal cruelty activist films undercover at German testing laboratory 18/10/2019
Fashion This jumper includes a "sheep with every purchase" Sheep Included want to help consumers be more in touch with where their materials come from 10/10/2019
World Europe moves to support circuses that follow best practice Three circuses from Finland, Hungary and Switzerland were rewarded this Friday at a ceremony held at the European Parliament. 05/10/2019
Switzerland Countries to limit sales of African elephants to zoos Countries to limit sales of African elephants to zoos 28/08/2019
United Kingdom #InternationalDogDay: why owners want govt to roll over for Lucy's Law It's #InternationalDogDay! We look at who's celebrating their four-legged friends, and see how people are using this to pressure the Scottish government into passing Lucy's Law to protect dogs in the future. 26/08/2019
Beauty 6 of the best non-toxic nail polish brands Here is a selection of our favourite nail varnish brands that are kinder to your nails, animals and the technicians working with these products daily. 25/08/2019
brussels bureau The Brief: EU faces increasing pressure for tighter regulation on ivory trade The Brief: The EU is facing increasing pressure for tighter regulation on ivory trade within its borders. Despite calls for a shutdown, a panel from the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species or CITES, decided to push back the decision to next year. 23/08/2019
Fashion New Look first major high street brand to get Vegan Society trademark The brand is the first major high street shop to have its apparel guaranteed animal-product free by The Vegan Society's trademark. 19/08/2019
Iceland Twenty pilot whales die after getting stranded on Iceland beach Volunteers from a local search and rescue squad worked through the night, trying to keep the animals in wet conditions. Another 20 whales were dead on the beach. 05/08/2019
Romania Romania irks EU over controversial export of 70,000 live sheep Romania is going ahead with the controversial export of 70,000 live sheep to the Persian Gulf. That is despite Brussels urging them not to because “extreme temperatures” would make it impossible to guarantee the animals would not suffer in transit. 26/07/2019
Israel Don't have a cow, man: Startup to produce lab-grown steaks Aleph Farms is seeking to tap into consumers' increasing awareness of health, environmental and ethical concerns related to eating meat. 17/07/2019
USA More than 120 dogs, cats in path of Hurricane Barry are flown to safety The Humane Society evacuated animals that were up for adoption in Louisiana shelters, which helps to increase capacity for dogs and cats that may displaced in the storm. 13/07/2019
World Crackdown helps raise the alarm over scale of animal trafficking Interpol and the World Customs Organisation (WCO) say nearly 20,000 animals, destined for markets around the globe, were seized in June alone. 10/07/2019
Spain Watch: Dozens protest ahead of San Fermin bull run in Pamplona Dozens of demonstrators lay half-naked on the streets of Pamplona on the eve of the San Fermin festival on Thursday. 05/07/2019
View The EU election results represent an opportunity to take animal protection seriously ǀ View More than 1 in 7 newly-elected MEPs promised to fight for animal rights protections in the new European Parliament. It's time the EU takes the issue more seriously. 18/06/2019
USA Dolphins on Gulf Coast dying at triple the normal rate, scientists say This spring's momentous floodwaters or the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill could be the cause. 16/06/2019
USA Alligator with knife sticking out of its head seen swimming in Texas Officials found the gator on Friday. It may be removed and taken for observation depending on the severity of its injuries. 14/06/2019
world news Study: '60% of meat we eat by 2040 won't be from slaughtered animals' A new study has found that by 2040, 60% of the meat we eat won't be from slaughtered animals. Instead, it predicts a massive shift to lab-grown meat alternatives or plant-based products. 14/06/2019
Germany Egg production farms continue practice of mass culling of male chicks The mass culling of male chicks is widespread at egg hatcheries around the world because they don't lay eggs and industrial farming has no use for them 13/06/2019
Outdoor Best wildlife experiences of June Looking for ways to engage with nature this month? These are the best wildlife events and trips to have on your radar in June 2019. 04/06/2019
Outdoor Best wildlife experiences of May Looking for ways to engage with nature this month? These are the best wildlife events, trips and books to have on your radar in May 2019. 01/05/2019
