The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds is seeking to hire an ‘experienced contractor’ to hunt foxes with dogs and capture crows using live bait traps, documents reveal. The bird protection charity is looking to employ an ‘appropriately qualified’ worker to catch and kill the animals, while hiding the cull from public view, documents […]
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Inside China’s Shocking Treatment of Animals for Fashion & Fur
Are you aware that over 100 million animals, including mink, fox, raccoon dog, chinchilla, and rabbit, are killed each year for their fur? These innocent creatures are typically born into cramped and filthy conditions on fur farms in China, where they will live out their short lives in tiny battery cages. Heartbreaking footage captured by […]
From the dingo to the Tasmanian devil—why we should be rewilding carnivores
No matter where you live, apex predators and large carnivores inspire awe as well as instill fear. Large predators have been heavily persecuted and removed from areas where they once lived because of conflict with livestock grazers. Beyond their large teeth, sharp claws and iconic status, research is finding they are crucially important in ecosystems. […]
Scottish Government Finally Ends Loopholes That Allow Fox Hunting
In a landmark decision, the Scottish Government ended the ‘sport’ of fox hunting for the first time ever. Now, under the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill, which the Parliament just passed, there will be a two-dog limit for flushing wild mammals to guns. Scottish animal welfare charity OneKind has been campaigning for the end to […]
Londoners heartbroken after fox sleeps curled up in the rain after home is ‘destroyed’
Londoners are heartbroken at the sight of a lone fox curled up having had its home ‘destroyed’ by the council. The person posting the picture on Reddit said: “Was sleeping in the rain, they are neighbours of mine. Council cut the bush down probably because people are littering the place.” Some forum users were keen […]
In a win for animals, California’s ban on fur officially takes effect
Californians can now officially celebrate the end of fur sales in the Golden State. A statewide ban on the sale of new animal fur products went into effect on Jan. 1, 2023, making California the first state in the U.S. to implement such a ban. Its citizens have waited more than three years for the […]
7 Diseases Found In Animals And How To Treat Them
Animal diseases are a serious concern for pet owners and livestock producers. Not only can these diseases cause illness or death in animals, but they can also pose a risk to humans. This article will discuss some common animal diseases and their treatments. Ketosis This is something you may hear about often if you’re in […]
Fenced In: How the Global Rise of Border Walls Is Stifling Wildlife
Pity the tiny band of lynx in the Polish half of Europe’s most ancient forest. In June, their home, the Białowieża Forest, was cut in half when the Polish government completed construction of a wall on its border with Belarus. The aim was to repel refugees from the Middle East and elsewhere being channeled to […]