Scientists have created tiny robots that can ‘swim’ around oceans and seas while absorbing microplastics.

Governor Jared Polis has urged the Bureau of Land Management to delay the wild horse roundup and search for ‘more humane’ solutions after 142 died in a federal facility in Cañon City.

Researchers at Antarctica’s Atka Bay are studying a colony of around 20,000 emperor penguins with the help of a small, yellow robot called ECHO.

The vital importance of coral can’t be underestimated, with nearly a quarter of all marine life depending on healthy coral reefs for shelter and food. Now, scientists have discovered that dolphins may be using them to treat skin infections, ​​adding to evidence that some corals and sponges may also have medicinal properties.

The retailer is the latest company to drop coconut milk produced by a Thai supplier accused of forcing chained monkeys to pick the coconuts.

As tiger stripes are as unique as human fingerprints, this groundbreaking database storing stripe profiles could aid the authorities working to dismantle the illegal wildlife trade.

With just 336 known North Atlantic right whales remaining, scientists are turning to technology to keep this declining species safe from one of its biggest threats.

Antle, who has been described as “the real kingpin” behind tiger exploitation in the U.S., has been jailed on suspected money laundering charges.

New covert footage released by EIA shows the huge expansion of captive-breeding facilities in Laos for tigers and bears.

Regulators said the site was responsible for the deaths of hundreds of beagle puppies who were being bred for medical research.

The iconic circus is set for a comeback after closing in 2017. But this time, it will focus on human feats and stories, and so sparing animals from having to perform.

During the hearing, lawmakers discussed bipartisan legislation to close the loopholes that enable thousands of horses to be transported to slaughterhouses in Canada and Mexico each year. The final vote will take place in ten days - here’s how you can help ramp up support for the life-saving bill.

This was the first time in history that the highest court of any English-speaking jurisdiction heard a habeas corpus case brought on behalf of someone other than a human being.

After being held captive on a farm in South Korea, where they repeatedly had bile extracted from their gallbladders, the moon bears are finally free to begin a new life.

The critically endangered pair were released into the Busang Ecosystem on the island of Borneo.

Controversial Miami venue faces fresh calls to retire its dolphins to a sanctuary, in the wake of this latest incident.

Millions of donkeys are slaughtered for the ejiao industry every year, with traders using online marketplaces and social media platforms to sell the skins alongside illegal wildlife products.

A new report by advocacy organization Born Free draws attention to the “horrific suffering” of elephants held captive in zoos across the United States and Europe.

As coral reefs continue to rapidly decline, scientists are using 3D-printing technology to help restore these essential, ocean ecosystems.

Some of the animals, including dogs, rabbits, and rats, were reportedly frozen alive. Species Unite is fighting for justice for these animals by pushing for the maximum possible sentence.