animal welfare

The coronavirus pandemic could offer an opportunity for circuses to transition away from shows involving animals.

A permanent ban is needed, not only on animal markets such as those in Wuhan, but on the live trade, export and inhumane slaughter of all animals. This would not only protect animal welfare, but could also save millions of human lives.

Chester Zoo conservationists did a 'virtual zoo day' on Instagram with a family of red pandas.

Despite unprecedented circumstances and protective measures, there are some aspects of life that simply cannot be postponed, isolated at home or “socially distanced” - and one of these is the health of our animals.

You can't stave it off with garlic or sesame oil - and please, leave those pets alone.

From fur trapping to football, Rich Hardy's CV isn't what you'd expect from a vegan campaigner.

Is mollycoddling our pets just speciesism at its finest?

Krefeld zoo is expected to rebuild its ape house as donations pour in following the blaze but animal rights activists have decried the proposal.

Workers from a water adventure company jumped into the sea off the Florida coast to rescue the youngster.

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.

Fireworks might be pretty but they can have a unexpected environmental impact.

Sheep Included want to help consumers be more in touch with where their materials come from

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.

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.