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Botswana condemned for slaughtering elephants for independence celebrations
The government authorises the hunting of 23 elephants and dozens of other wild animals for independence day feasts.
September 30, 2026Charity backs call for resting seal protection
The Seal Research Trust backs calls to make deliberate seal disturbance an offence.
September 5, 2026In South Korea, some savour last season of legal dog meat - Reuters
In South Korea, some savour last season of legal dog meat Reuters
August 14, 2026Residents of Ethiopian town forced to kill hundreds of their own dogs after rabies deaths
Some residents reluctantly hung their dogs to avoid being arrested or fined, locals tell the BBC.
July 2, 2026Hundreds of cats stolen for food in Vietnam rescued by police, welfare group says
Police have arrested nine people and rescued more than 400 cats destined for slaughter, with more than 40 reunited with their owners.
June 16, 2026Escaped tiger shot by German police after attacking man
The tiger escaped a facility owned by local trainer Carmen Zander, also known as Germany's "Tiger Queen", according to local media reports.
May 18, 2026Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular charged over alleged alligator shooting
The looksmaxxing influencer allegedly livestreamed himself firing gunshots from an airboat at an alligator.
May 7, 2026Watch: Hundreds of beagles rescued from breeding facility being rehomed
About 1,500 dogs are being released from a Wisconsin commercial breeder and prepared for adoption after protests from activists.
May 5, 2026Dozens of sloths died before opening of Sloth World attraction in Florida
Many died due to conditions at a Florida warehouse where they'd been shipped, while others arrived from South America dead, authorities say.
April 25, 2026South Korea's runaway wolf finally captured after nine-day search
The search has been marked by twists and turns, gripping South Korea and even inspiring a meme coin.
April 17, 2026Gold Dancer suffers fatal injury in Aintree victory - Reuters
Gold Dancer suffers fatal injury in Aintree victory Reuters
April 10, 2026Man fined after breaking into viral hippo Moo Deng's enclosure
The director of the Thai zoo where Moo Deng lives said security would be upped after the incident.
April 8, 2026KFC, Nando's, and others ditch chicken welfare pledge
Wingstop, Burger King, and others have walked away from an industry commitment to avoid using fast-growing chickens
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Botswana condemned for slaughtering elephants for independence celebrations
Botswana is home to the world's largest elephant population, with more than 130,000 elephants (file photo) Animal rights activists have criticised Botswana's decision to authorise the killing of 23 e
Charity backs call for resting seal protection
The charity said disturbing resting seals can lead to them being injured A charity is backing a campaign calling for stronger legal protection for seals, saying human disturbance is harming their hea
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Residents of Ethiopian town forced to kill hundreds of their own dogs after rabies deaths
In most cases, unvaccinated dogs cannot survive rabies (file photo) Residents of an Ethiopian town have been forced to kill hundreds of their own dogs after three children died from rabies. Powerful
Gestohlen, gefangen, eingefroren: Vietnams Polizei zerschlägt illegales Netzwerk für Katzenfleisch
Es ist sicher Geschmackssache: In Vietnam jedenfalls ist der Genuss von Katzenfleisch nichts Ungewöhnliches - wobei die Tiere eigentlich einen Herkunftsnachweis brauchen. Doch nicht immer wird das woh
Vietnam police rescue 400 cats from cat-meat theft ring as dozens reunited with owners
Latest Malaysia breaking stories on politics, analysis and opinions HANOI, June 16 — More than 40 abducted cats have been reunited with owners after Vietnam police busted a feline theft ring and resc
400 chats volés et destinés à être transformés en viande découverts par la police : 80 sont morts, une quarantaine rendus à leurs propriétaires
Le trafic de chats au Vietnam suscite l’indignation après le démantèlement d’un réseau à Hô Chi Minh-Ville. Plus de 400 animaux ont été saisis, dont 40 rendus à leurs propriétaires. Une quarantaine d
Escaped tiger shot by German police after attacking man
An escaped tiger believed to be owned by Germany's "Tiger Queen" has been shot dead by police after attacking one of its keepers. Police told the BBC a 72-year-old man was seriously injured after bei
Clavicular charged with misdemeanor after viral video shows alligator being shot repeatedly
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The internet’s most controversial looksmaxxer is in hot water again. Clavicular, born Braden Eric Peters, has be
31 sloths die in Florida before opening of attraction
Thirty-one sloths planned for a new "slothnarium" in Florida have died before the attraction's planned opening, authorities have found. The mammals were planned to be showcased at a permanent, public
Thirty-one sloths die in Florida before opening of attraction
Thirty-one sloths planned for a new "slothnarium" in Florida died before the attraction's planned opening, authorities have found. The mammals were planned to be showcased at a permanent, public exhi
South Korea's runaway wolf finally captured after nine-day search
Neukgu, the two-year-old wolf who broke loose from a South Korean zoo and captured the nation's attention, has finally been captured following a nine-day long search. Neukgu was captured near an expr
Horse Racing-Gold Dancer suffers fatal injury in Aintree victory
Sport April 10 : Gold Dancer was euthanised after suffering a broken back winning the Mildmay Novices' Chase on the second day of the Grand National Meeting at Aintree on Friday. The seven-year-old
Man fined after breaking into viral hippo Moo Deng's enclosure
A man has been fined $300 (£223) by a Thai court after breaking into the enclosure of Moo Deng, an endangered baby pygmy hippo and internet sensation, the zoo's director said. Narongwit Chodchoy, who
Fast-growing breed row erupts after firms quit Better Chicken Commitment
Eighteen major hospitality chains have come under fire after stepping back from a flagship chicken welfare pledge, prompting accusations they are retreating just as momentum builds behind higher stand
KFC, Nando's, and others ditch chicken welfare pledge
Major restaurant chains, including KFC, have ditched a commitment to improve chicken sourcing standards in the UK as poultry demand soars. Eight restaurant groups, which also include the owners of Bu