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‘Sadistic and inhumane’ sale of foie gras must be banned in the EU

Mimi Bekhechi, vice president at PETA UK, gives us her take on foie gras production.

11/03/2021

Nature

Pet tiger rescued during Texas freeze is rehomed in sanctuary

A six-month-old tigress, who rescuers have named Elsa, was found in dangerously low temperatures wearing a harness.

25/02/2021

Nature

72% of Brits want the 'cruel and outdated' fur trade to be banned

From Judi Dench to Ricky Gervais, 50 of Britain’s biggest stars are calling for a ban on the sale of fur in the UK.

24/02/2021

Nature

Tourist selfies could be spreading COVID-19 to endangered gorillas

New research from Oxford Brookes University studied Instagram posts from great ape trekking travellers.

17/02/2021

Green News

Earthling Ed: The ethical case for veganism

Vegan educator Ed Winters tells us why a meat-free diet is good for health, the environment and animal welfare.

27/01/2021

Green News

'Miracle cat' rescued from rubbish truck seconds before being crushed

Waste collectors in Russia were shocked to find an animal in a rubbish bag.

26/01/2021

Green News

Global campaign to ban trophy hunting is 'simplistic and inaccurate'

Scientists claim the practice has beneficial effects on conservation and wildlife protection.

19/01/2021

Green News

Manatee with ‘Trump’ carved on its back prompts criminal investigation

Environmental groups say the act was "politically motivated".

12/01/2021

Living

'I wouldn't know the difference': First ever lab-grown chicken nuggets

Demand for sustainable meat alternatives is on the rise. But these nuggets aren't plant-based, they're lab-grown.

10/01/2021

Italy

Hundreds of birds dead after New Year fireworks displays in Rome

Loud fireworks and firecrackers in neighbourhoods that the birds tend to nest has been blamed for their sudden deaths.

01/01/2021

Green News

Neglected bears are the last to leave the infamous Islamabad Zoo

A pair of Brown bears have been relocated to a sanctuary in Jordan after being neglected.

22/12/2020

Green News

Why 2020 was a promising year for wildlife around the globe

The world's loneliest elephant was set free and a 100-year-old tortoise saved his species by having 800 children.

19/12/2020

Green News

World's loneliest elephant starts a new life in sanctuary in Cambodia

Kaavan found a surprising ally in singer Cher who fought for years for his release from a Pakistani zoo.

02/12/2020

Green News

PETA demands celebs stop buying designer dogs and adopt from shelters

The latest animal rights' group campaign launches today with the message: ‘Dear Famous People, Stop Buying Dogs’.

17/11/2020

Green News

Elephant kept in chains in Pakistan is released after 35 years

A triumph for the worldwide campaign calling for Kaavan the elephant's release. But where will he go now?

11/08/2020

Green News

Could closing national parks actually be the best thing for wildlife?

Thailand is planning to make closures a regular thing, but we ask if doing the same could help wildlife in Europe.

05/08/2020

Green News

6 million euros allocated to save animals impacted by coronavirus

How have elephants, rhinos, giraffes, pangolins and marine species been affected by the pandemic?

04/08/2020

Green News

Lewis Hamilton's dog goes vegan: the science of plant-based pet food

Veganuary isn't just for humans anymore, even dogs are getting on board with plant-based lifestyles.

18/07/2020

World News

Rescued lion illustrates plight of thousands of other cubs

Simba the lion was rescued and taken to an animal shelter in Chelyabinsk, southern Russia, but many other cubs have not been as fortunate.

05/07/2020

Green News

Why koalas could be extinct by 2050

A loss of habitat due to bushfires in Australia puts the vulnerable species at even greater risk.

30/06/2020