Roads Shouldn’t Be Graveyards for Wild Animals
Humans incessantly demand new roads for connectivity, forcing wild animals closer to roads and human settlements, so that even new wildlife crossings can do little to save animal lives.
Browsing: Asia
The Hidden Suffering of Chickens in Malaysia
People concerned about animal welfare would not accept the way chickens are treated if they knew the reality. It is about time Malaysia’s Ministry of Agriculture looked into a Farm Animal Act prohibiting the rearing of birds in cages, crates or other forms of intensive confinement.
Shelters in Shackles: Time to implement sustainable models to care for street animals
If we are serious about providing care at any significant scale, clearly the sheltering model isn’t going to work. We need a radical shift in how we respond, toward a more sustainable method of caring for street animals.
Borneo foundation to create a forest island for albino orangutan
Alba is believed to be the only albino orangutan alive in the world. To ensure she can live a free and fulfilling life, Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation is making her a forest island home.
Help bring cat killer to justice – call on Japan to strengthen anti-cruelty laws!
The current law of Japan sets very low punishments for violations of its animal welfare act. In most cases, criminals like cat murderer Makoto Oya are released from prison with only a financial penalty.
The TNVR Song, a lighter side to spay/neuter!
Sing along with Save Our Strays Penang to “TNVR,” a song parody of “YMCA” produced by dedicated volunteers!
Fashion Giants Agree That the Future of Fashion is Fur Free
The Fur Free Retailer program welcomes YOOX NET-A-PORTER as the 750th apparel company to join the program since its formation in 2002.
New Report on Cat and Dog Fur in China
Gain insight into China’s dog and cat fur industry by reading our new report and leaflet, which advise consumers how they can help to take fur off the market.
The Powerful Mechanics of Undercover Investigations in Building Up a Movement
Time and again, animal rights campaigns have achieved victory by sprouting change in public opinion and policies, thanks to revelations from undercover investigations.
Sea change in anti-whaling activism as Sea Shepherd withdraws from ‘whale wars’
Reactions to Sea Shepherd’s withdrawal from direct combat on the Southern Ocean have been mixed, with some whale protection advocates praising the group’s history of activism and others criticizing its methods as counterproductive.
Borneo Elephants Running Out of Room
Elephants in Borneo may soon disappear because of habitat destruction and fragmentation, driven by plantation agencies, palm oil developers and logging industries.
World Orangutan Day: conservationists call for an end to habitat destruction
It’s International Orangutan Day today, and events have been organised around the world to raise awareness about the plight of the now critically endangered primate.