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Coronavirus: Five myths about the deadly illness busted

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

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Zoo uses redundant Christmas trees to give animals a treat

A zoo near Chicago in the US used its redundant Christmas trees to give animals a post-holiday treat.

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My eco job | My life as an undercover animal rights investigator

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

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The owners spoiling their pets with blueberry and vanilla facials

Is mollycoddling our pets just speciesism at its finest?

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Germany

Krefeld Zoo blaze sparks ethical debate about animal captivity

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

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WATCH | Baby dolphin trapped in debris rescued from drowning

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

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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

World News

Euroviews. 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.

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.

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5 ways to have a more eco-friendly Bonfire Night

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

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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.

Germany

Distressing footage: Animal cruelty activist films undercover at lab

Distressing footage: Animal cruelty activist films undercover at German testing laboratory

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This jumper includes a "sheep with every purchase"

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

World News

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.

Switzerland

Countries to limit sales of African elephants to zoos

Countries to limit sales of African elephants to zoos

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.

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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.

Europe News

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.

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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.

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.