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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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Living

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.

Living

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.

Living

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.

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.

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.

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.

World News

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.

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.

World News

Euroviews. 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.

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.

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.