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Lions and tigers being farmed for traditional medicine

July 09 2019

The demand for traditional medicine is fueling a boom in big cat farms in South Africa and Asia. Our investigation exposes the cruelty lions and tigers face

Thai elephant venue reopens minus the cruelty

June 20 2019

With help from us and some leading travel companies, ChangChill – formerly Happy Elephant Valley – has become elephant-friendly and stopped visitors directly interacting with its elephants

Opinion: The Ban on Feeding Animals in City Parks is Smart Policy

June 14 2019

A proposed city ban on feeding pigeons an other animals in parks has stirred controversy.

Canada bans the captivity of whales, dolphins and porpoises for entertainment

June 11 2019

The passing of Bill S-203 is a major victory for animal welfare in Canada, and part of a global movement towards better lives for ocean mammals

Horseracing is just plain cruel: Too many thoroughbreds are suffering

June 08 2019

While onlookers sip mint juleps, smoke cigars, place bets and wear fancy-feathered hats, horses are losing their lives for our entertainment and some quick cash.

World Animal Protection holds demonstration outside Walmart’s annual shareholder meeting

June 06 2019

Organization encourages shareholders and company executives to institute policies to improve the lives of mother pigs.

Cruel pet otter craze fuelled by Japanese otter cafes and social media

May 29 2019

Wild otters are being poached from their natural habitat, confined in terrible conditions, and irresponsibly bred to feed international demand

Be wary when considering an exotic pet | Commentary

May 28 2019

Every day, thousands of wild animals are caught — legally or illegally — or farmed and sold into a global multi-billion dollar industry.

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Animals in the wild

Inflatable ambassadors remind governments to protect animals in disasters

May 16 2019

We couldn’t take real animals to the United Nations disasters conference in Geneva, so we brought six large inflatable animal ambassadors with us instead!

World Animal Protection condemns video of MMA superstar fighting bear cub

May 02 2019

In an open letter, the organization pleads with Khabib Nurmagomedov to set a positive example

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