Romania to Allow Unrestricted Killing of Brown Bears
In Romania, increased human-bear conflict due to habitat loss has inspired a new bill, declaring unrestricted open season on killing bears.
Browsing: Law
Ban the Whip in UK Horse Racing
Race horses are the only animals in the UK who can be legally beaten in public in the course of a “sporting” event.
Cruel Treatment of Sled Dogs in Chilean Mountains
An investigation has uncovered cruelty towards dogs used for sledding activities at a hotel in the Chilean Andes. A breed inappropriate for the climate is being used, and the dogs are left chained up out in the cold in poor health.
Sharks and Rays Continue to Face Over-Exploitation
A study has identified the world’s top 20 shark and ray catchers and traders, who catch almost 600,000 metric tonnes of sharks and rays each year.
Lawsuit Challenges California’s Use of GPS Tracking Devices on Hunting Dogs
The California Fish and Game Commission’s omission of the required research detailing how this rule change would affect wildlife demonstrates its priority to accommodate hunters over the protection of animals.
America’s 3 Billion Missing Birds: Where Did They Go?
A new study shows that the USA and Canada have lost more than a quarter of their birds over the past 50 years. This includes hundreds of species, from backyard songbirds to long-distance migrants.
Preserving Malaysia’s Diminishing Tiger Population
Alarmingly, only 250 wild tigers are estimated to be left in Malaysia. The time is now for a multifaceted approach to tiger recovery.
Thousands of Sheep in Live Export Horror
A Kuwaiti company registered in South Africa will be shipping 60,000 live sheep to Kuwait this September. Many will die during the long, arduous, and intolerably hot journey.
Bronx Zoo Sued Over Elephant Treatment
The lawsuit is attempting to obtain information about the zoo’s two elephants, who are held separately in solitary confinement, in defiance of every recommendation regarding the social needs of elephants.
Keeping the Wolverine Wild in a Climate Crisis
Wolverines are among the fiercest creatures on the planet, yet even they are fighting to survive in a warming world.
The Fight for Animal Protection in Spain
Spanish organization ADDA reports on the work they have done for animals in their country.
Laos Has Helped Tiger Farms Proliferate
Despite more than five years of non-compliance proceedings, there has been virtually no progress in Laos in relation to its pledge to phase out tiger farms. It’s now time for CITES trade sanctions