New Zealand has proposed to ban greyhound racing from 2026 as the percentage of dogs getting injured in races remains significantly high. The sport has also been under scrutiny in the country as some breeders have been accused of ill-treating and doping them.

New Zealand proposes to ban greyhound racing due to high injury rates

The Hong Kong Zoo reported the death of a 12th monkey on Thursday (Oct 24) amid a bacterial outbreak probably caused by infected soil that has already killed 11 other primates including some critically endangered species.

12 monkeys die in Hong Kong zoo amid bacterial infection: What's sepsis-causing melioidosis?

Nibi the beaver was rescued as a baby from a highway in Massachusetts two years ago. The rescuers and many people across the world love her to the extent that they are heartbroken at the prospect of her being released back into the wild.

Nibi the beloved diva beaver will stay with rescuers but a court will rule if she should be released into wild

Cambodia is mulling to take legal action against troublemaker YouTubers who allegedly torture and harass monkeys at a major heritage site to draw viewers online and earn cash.

Cambodia to tighten legal noose on YouTubers torturing animals for viral content

South Korean parliament on Tuesday (Jan 9) passed a landmark bill that bans the centuries-old controversial practice of eating and selling dog meat. The legislation was passed after years of nationwide debate over whether to ban the traditional practice or not.

South Korea passes landmark bill banning sale and consumption of dog meat

Global animal welfare groups mount pressure on South African government to ban commercial trade, breeding and farming of big cats; an act that tarnishes the country's reputation for animal protection.

South Africa to ban big cat trade?

West African nation, Ivory Coast is in the spotlight for finding a genius, inexpensive method to save thousands of pre-mature kangaroo babies, using skin-to-skin care.

Indigenous care for kangaroos as inexpensive method saves baby roos

Iceland's government said Tuesday it was suspending this year's whale hunt until the end of August due to animal welfare concerns, and in all likelihood bringing the controversial practice to a historic end.

Iceland suspends whale hunting on animal welfare concerns after video shows five-hour agony

In a "world first," cataract surgeries on elderly penguins were successfully executed, and replacement lenses were installed at Singapore's Jurong Bird Park. Post surgery, the six penguins seem to be more "active" and with a spring in their step, reported the Mirror.

Singapore: In a first, elderly penguins undergo cataract surgery, receive custom lenses

Law enforcement officials investigating Elon Musk's Neuralink Corp over its animal trial programme are also scrutinising the US Department of Agriculture’s oversight of the company's operations, after the agency failed to act on violations at other research organizations, according to several people familiar with the matter.

Probe of Musk's Neuralink to scrutinise long-criticised US animal welfare regulator for oversight

An Israeli startup have produced a gaggle of hens all called Golda that are the first in the world to lay eggs that only produce females. Watch this video to know more.

WION Dispatch: Israeli startup breeds hens which only lay female eggs

In a positive step for animal welfare, one of the world's leading organisations for farmed seafood, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has accepted that fish too feel "pain, stress and anxiety" and is set to introduce welfare rules for slaughter.

Fish feel 'pain, stress and anxiety': Organisation introduces proposal for their 'humane slaughter'

Habitat loss, illegal wildlife trade, human-wildlife conflict, deforestation and now adding to the list is climate change. Animals across the world are facing various threats with climate change only worsening the situation.

WION Climate Tracker: Impact of climate change on animals trigger concerns

Using custom-made wheelchairs, Lada and Boston are happily walking, running, playing and sniffing grass on the Black Sea coast of Ukraine. Both dogs were hit by cars and would have slowly died without support.

Custom-made wheelchairs offer pets with disabilities a second chance

Following years of protests by animal welfare activists, on Sunday, France Agriculture Minister Julien Denormandie announced that from 2022, the country will outlaw the culling of male chicks in the poultry industry.

After Germany, France also announces a ban on culling of live male chicks

The current European Union law states that all animals farmed for food production must be made unconscious (stunned using electricity, gas, or a stun gun) before being killed.

Why stunning animals before slaughter will not make a difference

Maria Angela Panelli creates custom-made prosthetics for animals at her practice, helping those with injuries and disabilities get up on their feat - or their beaks - and get moving again.

Brazil vet saves animals with custom-made prosthetics

PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) called out pop star Justin Bieber and wife Hailey Baldwin for spending as much as $35,000 for buying a pair of exotic cats.

PETA slams Justin Bieber for spending $35K on exotic cats

The bear, named 'Tima', performed gestures and handed the match ball to the referee before the third-tier match between FC Mashuk-KMV and FC Angusht

Watch: Bear 'performs' at soccer match, causes worldwide outrage

Poultry farmers will have to keep their flocks indoors or apply safety nets preventing contact with wild birds

France placed on 'high risk' restrictions over bird flu

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