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Mother and son orcas left in a shut-down aquarium may now be transferred to marine park in Spain
Reports indicate that plans may be under way to transfer Wikie and Keijo the two remaining orcas at the now-closed Marineland Antibes to Tenerife’s entertainment venue, Loro Parque, before the end of June.
Zambia seizes half a ton of ivory in cross-border smuggling bust
Wildlife authorities in Zambia have arrested ten people and seized approximately 550kg of ivory tusks, in an operation that exposes the organised criminal networks driving the illegal elephant trade across southern Africa.
Cyanide bombs are back on America's public lands. Here's what that means for wildlife - and family dogs
The Trump administration has reinstated cyanide bombs on more than 245 million acres of public land, reversing a ban that had been in place since 2023. Here's what that means for wildlife, family dogs, and the communities living alongside them.
New DNA-based research can help combat the illegal pangolin trade
The pioneering sequencing of pangolin DNA will reveal trafficking networks, and allow authorities to create effective conservation management.
More dead whales continue washing up along the West Coast
Record numbers of weak and malnourished whales are being found along the coasts of Washington, California, and Oregon, with scientists blaming climate change and the subsequent scarcity of food.
First pet-to-human bird flu case confirmed in the US
A study confirmed the first-ever transmission of H5N1 bird flu virus from a domestic cat to a human.
Distemper virus is decimating Wyoming's wolf population - and hunting season is still on
A highly contagious virus is tearing through Wyoming's wolf population, reducing numbers to a critical low, yet the state is still planning to allow trophy hunting this year.
Imports of elephant ‘trophies’ to the U.S. have soared during Trump’s second term
More than 300 permits were issued by the Trump administration last year – up from 114 in 2018.
The slaughterhouse stories you weren't supposed to see
This month alone, multiple incidents reminded us why slaughterhouses should become a thing of the past.
US army's search for plant proteins
The military is looking for more plant-based proteins to add to soldiers' rations.
Milan Fashion Week to encourage its designers to go fur-free
New guidelines will recommend designers not use animal fur in their collections.
Billie Eilish's most controversial animal take just made it onto a Times Square billboard
The singer faced fierce backlash for saying you cannot love animals and eat meat, and now her message is plastered across one of the world's most famous screens.
New footage shows calves punched and kicked at California dairy farm
Workers were seen kicking calves and pulling them by the nose with pliers.
The animals in your wardrobe you never knew were there
When it comes to the use of animals in fashion, fur has been dominating the headlines - but across the globe, animals are being exploited in a variety of ways in the name of fashion.
Hidden European empire behind tuna exposed in new report
A new report has found that a small number of European companies secretly control approximately 90% of the Indian Ocean's tuna fishing fleet, one of the world's most exploited fishing areas.
Revised plans for unlimited bear cull can proceed, rules Alaska Superior Court judge
Requests for a preliminary injunction have been denied, allowing the State’s predator hunting program to begin this month across 40,000 square miles of Southwest Alaska.
Sharks and tuna in danger due to overheating, study warns
New study shows that mesothermic species are in danger of shrinking habitats as oceans warm.
David Attenborough turns 100: is his diet the secret to his longevity?
A closer look at what's on the TV personality and biologist's plate as he hits a milestone birthday.
80 hippos may be spared from Colombian cull
Eighty hippos descended from Pablo Escobar's private zoo could be saved from a planned cull, after a billionaire's son offered to take them in.
The cruelty-free summer fashion guide that proves ethical style has never looked better
Explore our ultimate guide to a cruelty-free fall wardrobe, showcasing a selection of our favorite ethically crafted apparel, footwear, bags, and accessories.