Home Sweet Home for Donkey Survivors of the Skin Trade
Donkeys rescued from being slaughtered for their hides have been successfully rehomed to a sanctuary in Bethlehem, South Africa.
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Equal Laws Needed to Protect Endangered West Coast Orcas
Canada’s proposed Marine Mammals Regulations fail to protect endangered orcas and other cetaceans. Lifeforce has started a petition to the government to increase the allowed distance between boats and orcas.
Just Josh: “Dog Memoir” Highlights Urgency of Street Animal Rescue
The book Just Josh tells the story of a rescued street dog from Turkey, raising awareness of the plight of unwanted animals and helping to increase support worldwide for animal welfare.
All 50 U.S. States Ranked By Animal Protection Laws
The Animal Legal Defense Fund released its 11th annual report on animal protection rankings in January. Across the country, the ALDF has largely seen positive changes regarding animal protection.
Milk: The White Gold, or the White Lie?
Our investigations have revealed utmost cruelty in the dairy industry. So we have created a short film exposing the realities of the dairy industry. The question remains for you to answer: is milk the white gold, or the white lie?
New trade ruling spells end for rhinos, say conservationists
Earlier this month, South Africa’s 2009 moratorium on the domestic trade in rhino horn was lifted. This ruling went in favour of private rhino owners, and makes it legal to buy and sell rhino horn within South Africa.
Being Human Towards Wildlife
Most incidents of conflict between people and tigers display how ugly we humans can become. But the respectful behavior of one particular community during a recent WTI tiger rescue made a much stronger and more hopeful impression.
Situating Animal Rights in Uttar Pradesh’s Slaughterhouse Conundrum
In the wake of Uttar Pradesh’s crackdown on illegal slaughterhouses, and its repercussions, we must disentangle politics and religion from the fates of millions of sentient beings incognizant of such human concepts.
An Interview with Nikita Zimov, Director of Pleistocene Park
Pleistocene Park aims to recreate an Arctic pasture ecosystem as it existed during the Ice Age. In this exclusive interview, park director Nikita Zimov discusses the park’s implications for conservation, animal welfare, and the future of human civilization!
How Charles Wartenberg changed life for thousands of dogs in the Philippines
Charles Wartenberg, founder of the Animal Kingdom Foundation, passed away in December 2016. He will be remembered for his tireless advocacy and transformation of animal welfare in the Philippines.
Capturing a Man-eating Tiger Alive
In February, WTI assisted in capturing a tiger that had been declared a man-eater. Shoot orders had been issued against the tiger, so there was a limited opportunity to resolve the situation without killing it.
How to Save Over 1,000 Animals in Under 10 Hours!
To help budding animal rights activists, FIAPO has come up with a visual guide to ‘Leaflet Like a Pro’, so that you can reach out to people more effectively with the message of cruelty free living!