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Nine horses died during flights from Canada to Japan
A new investigation by animal welfare groups says horses transported by air from Canada to Japan for slaughter are still experiencing injuries, illness and deaths during transport.
Live animal exports increase at Brazil port despite protests
The Port of São Sebastião, on the coast of São Paulo state in Brazil, is increasing the export of live animals despite protests from environmental and animal protection groups.
Brittany Ferries under fire for cruel Irish calves transports
Animal welfare groups are speaking out against Brittany Ferries for continuing to transport unweaned calves from Ireland to France.
EU citizens want stronger rules for live animal transport
A new survey shows that most people in the EU are worried about how animals are treated during transport.
Female cows kept on ship for days from Ireland to Algeria
A group of female cows have been kept on a livestock ship in Ireland for several days before leaving for Algeria.
Live animal transport by sea shifts to South America
As several countries ban or restrict live animal exports by sea, shipments are increasing from South America.
Two bears and a tiger flown from Argentina to Europe
Two bears and a tiger were rescued from the former Zoo Luján in Argentina and brought to Europe.
Orca Katina dies at 50 at SeaWorld Orlando
Katina, a 50-year-old orca, has died at SeaWorld Orlando in Florida, the United States.
Orca Kshamenk (37) dies after 33 years in captivity in Argentina
Kshamenk, the last captive orca in Argentina, has died at the age of 37. He spent most of his life at Mundo Marino.
France backs plan to move orcas Wikie and Keijo to sanctuary
The French government has confirmed it is working on a plan to move two captive orcas, Wikie and Keijo, from Marineland Antibes in France to a sanctuary in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary killed two lions, plans to kill five more
Two lions were euthanized at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary in New Zealand. And unless there's a rescue plan, the sanctuary says it will also kill the remaining five lions.
US beagle breeder to give up license after deal with prosecutor
Ridglan Farms, one of the largest breeders of beagles for scientific research in the United States, will stop breeding dogs by July 2026.
Emperor penguins face new risk from melting sea ice
A new scientific study has found that emperor penguins may face a serious new threat as climate change causes Antarctic sea ice to melt.
Protest in Thailand after wild elephant dies during failed relocation
Wildlife activists in Thailand protested this week after a male wild elephant died during a government attempt to move him to another area.
Sri Lanka installs thermal cameras on trains to save elephants
Sri Lanka has started installing thermal-sensing cameras to its trains to reduce elephant deaths from train accidents.
Seven elephants killed by passenger train in India
Seven wild elephants were killed on Saturday morning after a passenger train hit a herd in the forested region of Assam, India.
Colombia lab that abused night monkeys is shut down
A controversial monkey research lab in Colombia has been shut down after decades of capturing and experimenting on wild night monkeys.
Wildlife at risk as massive wildfire burns 11,000 hectares in France
A massive wildfire in the Aude region of southern France is threatening wildlife, including wild boars, foxes, deer, eagles and flamingos.
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Finally Free: 23 beagles removed from breeding facility in US
Activists rescue 23 dogs from Ridglan Farms in the United States.
Pregnant cows sent to slaughter, calves suffocate
Hundreds of heavily pregnant cows are still being sent to slaughterhouses each year in the Netherlands, even though transporting them is illegal.
400 pigs die in barn fire in Belgium, a loss we rarely question
Around 400 pigs died in a barn fire in Geluwe in Belgium in the night of Monday to Tuesday. The animals were locked up in the barn with no way to escape.
Calls grow to enforce ban on touching animals at South Korea zoos
Animal welfare groups and lawmakers in South Korea are calling for stronger enforcement of a law that bans zoos from allowing visitors to touch, ride or feed animals for entertainment.
Animal shelters overwhelmed as pets abandoned in Dubai
Animal shelters in Dubai are struggling as pets are being abandoned by people leaving the country during the current crisis.
Activists found not guilty in UK animal testing dog rescue case
A UK court has acquitted 5 animal rights activists charged with burglary after rescuing 18 dogs from an animal testing breeding facility.
1,000 goats die in large barn fire in the Netherlands
Around 1,000 goats died in a large barn fire in the town of Epe in the Netherlands. The animals were trapped in the barn...
Nine horses died during flights from Canada to Japan
A new investigation by animal welfare groups says horses transported by air from Canada to Japan for slaughter are still experiencing injuries, illness and deaths during transport.
Nearly 40 penguins die from infection at Dutch safari park
Almost 40 African penguins have died at Safaripark Beekse Bergen in the Netherlands over the past five months.
Puppy survives nine days on snowy mountain in Greece
A nine-month-old puppy has been rescued after surviving nine days alone on a snowy mountain in northern Greece.
