Five Tonnes of African Elephant Ivory Confiscated in Singapore Destroyed in Nairobi

Nearly five tonnes of African elephant ivory confiscated in Singapore is being destroyed in Nairobi on Wednesday. The tusks are being burned to ensure that they do not again enter international trade, which is illegal. Destroying the stockpile is one...

Florida Businessman Pleads Guilty to Illegal Trade in Elephant Ivory

Joseph Barringer, 55, the owner of a Florida pool cue company, pleaded guilty in federal court in Orlando to violating the Endangered Species Act in connection with the illegal export of African elephant ivory through an online auction site.

Fewer Animals to be Used in Europe for Scientific Experiments

The number of animals used in scientific experiments should be reduced under new European Union (EU) legislation approved by the European Parliament on Wednesday. The aim is to strike a better balance between animal welfare and the need for research...

Alec Baldwin to Host PETA Awards

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals are very selective about the celebrities they choose to host their award ceremonies. Only the celebrities with perfect records get invited to the PETA events. Anyone with a single animal abuse charge or a...

Russian Police to Look Into Reports of a Parasailing Donkey

Police in southern Russia’s Krasnodar Territory are to look into a case of animal cruelty involving a donkey forced to parasail along a beach on the Sea of Azov, a local police spokesman said on Monday.

Lions Rescued From Bolivian Circus to Make Incredible Journey to California

On Tuesday May 25, four lions rescued by Animal Defenders International (ADI) from a Bolivian circus will be arriving at San Francisco International Airport.

Shraddha Kapoor All for Animal Welfare

Shraddha Kapoor who made her splash with her debut Teen Patti has big plans to work for something other than movies and its animal welfare.

Russian Man Convicted of Stealing, Killing Then Eating a Dog

A man living in the central Russian republic of Chuvashia has been sentenced to a year’s community work for stealing, killing and then eating a dog.

More Than 100 Elephants a Day Still Slaughtered By Poachers

Despite the ivory trade being banned 20 years ago, a shocking 104 elephants are still being killed every day for their tusks.  This alarming level of illegal hunting could drive the African elephant to extinction across much of the continent in just...