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…
Family rallies to save pets left behind in Daly River flood evacuation
Ingrid Schreiner’s family have always been animal lovers, but they’ve recently taken protection to another level — venturing…
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…
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…
Public to remain vigilant following birth of nationally endangered pakeke pup – Te Ao Māori News
The first pakeke pup of the Otago, New Zealand sea lion breeding season has arrived. While the birth…
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…
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…
Lost bird led to safety by quick-thinking couple
Watch flower lure lost hummingbird to safety A couple used a flower to lure a bird out of…
Why did we send Laika to space? The tragedy of the first animal to orbit the earth, explained
In March, I visited the Lowell Observatory — the astronomical research site where Pluto was first discovered —…