EU to reject fur-farming ban despite enormous petition – POLITICO
The draft marks a significant setback for campaigners and several member countries that had hoped the Commission would…
Everybody loves Punch the baby monkey. Would you actually do the hard work needed to help him?
Much like their human cousins, baby macaques crave comfort. Punch, a forlorn-looking young Japanese macaque monkey, went viral…
‘Ridiculous’ plan developed at Florida zoo saves wild rhino’s eyesight in Africa
By Cody Jackson and David Fischer with AP Published on 19/02/2026 – 10:24 GMT+1 Corralling a wild rhinoceros into a small…
Call for tougher animal welfare laws after invasive turtle found in Hong Kong
Hong Kong animal rights activists have called on the government to create a list of approved pets after…
How a vegan diet can help prevent and manage cancer, and the foods to focus on
The benefits of a vegan diet are well documented. From promoting a healthy weight and reducing our risk…
Seal saved on Corbally Baths
LIMERICK City and County Council’s Environment team received an unusual call recently regarding a…
South Korea to stop breeding bears to extract their bile – but hundreds are still trapped in pens
By Hyung-jin with AP Published on 03/01/2026 – 8:00 GMT+1 South Korea says it will formally end its dwindling yet much-criticised…
More than 100 XL Bully dogs euthanised by local authorities in first year of ban
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Musician Sings to Rhinos and Gets the Coolest Surprise
Most people enjoy listening to live music, and after watching this video shared by French musician @Plumes (Loris…
These abandoned orcas in a French marine park are running out of time and every option looks grim |
Kept in stagnant, algae-laden tanks inside a deserted crumbling park, the orcas endure isolation, poor water quality, and…
Owl recovering after being rescued from concrete mixer in Utah
Concrete-covered great horned owl gets meticulous care A young great horned owl is recovering in Kanab, Utah, after…
Watch tiny alligator ‘moonwalk’ into Boston’s Charles River
Tiny gator rescued, treated after being found in Boston river An alligator, later named Charles, was safely captured…