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Number of abandoned French bulldogs increases sharply in England and Wales
via theguardian.comExclusive: Number of such dogs that have been dumped rose from eight in 2020 to 582 in 2023, RSPCA saysThey may be lauded in the show ring, adored by celebrities, and feature in myriad adverts, but the number of French bulldogs being abandoned has risen sharply in recent years, data suggests.According to the RSPCA, the number of such dogs in England and Wales that have been dumped rose from eight in 2020 to 582 in 2023 – an increase of more than 7,000% in three years. Continue reading... -
UK politics: Abbott claims Labour leadership’s ‘real agenda’ is to prevent her getting the whip back – as it happened
via theguardian.comHackney MP endorsed a post saying it was unlikely she would be allowed to rejoin Labour despite the support of senior figuresA reader asks:Is there anything other than convention which says elections must be on a Thursday?The reason for choosing Thursday, it is said, was as follows. On Fridays the voters were paid their wages and if they went for a drink in a public house they would be subject to pressure from the Conservative brewing interests, while on Sundays they would be subject to influenc -
Abbott claims Labour leadership’s ‘real agenda’ is to prevent her getting the whip back – UK politics live
via theguardian.comHackney MP endorsed a post saying it was unlikely she would be allowed to rejoin Labour despite the support of senior figuresA reader asks:Is there anything other than convention which says elections must be on a Thursday?The reason for choosing Thursday, it is said, was as follows. On Fridays the voters were paid their wages and if they went for a drink in a public house they would be subject to pressure from the Conservative brewing interests, while on Sundays they would be subject to influenc -
Hunt claims Tories are ‘transparent’ about donations while row continues over further possible Hester £5m donation – UK politics live
via theguardian.comChancellor refuses to say whether party has had more donations and highlights Electoral Commission rules saying donations do not have to be made public when receivedA reader asks:Is there anything other than convention which says elections must be on a Thursday?The reason for choosing Thursday, it is said, was as follows. On Fridays the voters were paid their wages and if they went for a drink in a public house they would be subject to pressure from the Conservative brewing interests, while on S -
Dallas Seavey wins record sixth Iditarod title but race marred by dog deaths
via theguardian.com37-year-old wins the contest after nine days of racingThree dogs in other teams died during this year’s contestAlaska’s annual Iditarod dog sled race ended with one of the biggest names in the sport coming from behind after a moose attack to win the grueling, days-long contest for an unprecedented sixth time.But Dallas Seavey’s record-setting win late on Tuesday was overshadowed by the deaths of three dogs in this year’s endurance race across the Alaska wilderness, and re -
Calls for legal action after ‘unimaginable suffering’ filmed at Devon pig farm
via theguardian.comUndercover crew finds cannibalism, untreated wounds and cramped and filthy conditions at Cross FarmWarning: this article contains some graphic imagesUndercover footage of pigs at a Devon farm showing them exposed to “unimaginable suffering” has prompted calls for legal action against the owners.The film crew said the video of pigs being kept in filthy, cramped conditions – featuring instances of cannibalism and malnourishment, as well as animals with untreated, bleeding wounds -
Investigation into logging on Kangaroo Island under way after release of ‘horrific images’ of dead koalas
via theguardian.comLogging stopped as Australian Agribusiness Group says its teams have resolved to increase efforts ‘on the protection of the local animal population’ and that they ‘are operating well beyond what is considered best practice for wildlife management’WARNING: contains images some viewers may find distressingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastGovernment and RSPCA inspectors are investig -
Dozens of koalas allegedly killed or injured during plantation logging on Kangaroo Island
via theguardian.comExclusive: Ex-employees of Australian Agribusiness Group allege dozens of injuries occurred as blue gums cleared for agricultural use, claims which the company rejectsWARNING: contains images some viewers may find distressingGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastDozens of koalas have been killed or injured and left for dead during logging of blue gum plantations in South Australia, according to former employees of the harvesting company and a conservation organ -
Guinea pig abandoned at London tube station with note asking for ‘new owner’
via theguardian.comRSPCA take in young rodent after Canning Town staff discover cage in alleywayA guinea pig has been found abandoned outside an east London tube station, with a note reading: “I need a new owner.”Staff at Canning Town station discovered the animal, which has been named DiscoPig, alone inside a cage with the piece of paper taped to it. Continue reading... -
Out with the animal cruelty. In with … mushrooms? These farmers are leaving factory farming behind
via theguardian.comSome farmers have turned from livestock to crops to avoid the financial pitfalls and thorny ethics of industrial agricultureFarmer Tom Lim had been raising poultry for 20 years when the company he worked for as a contractor terminated him without warning, leaving him saddled with debt and unsure of where to turn. “My heart just dropped,” he said. “I didn’t know where to make money to pay off our loans.”Lim was born in rural Cambodia, where his parents tended rice fi -
‘Killed in vast numbers’: Horseshoe crabs under threat from overharvesting
via theguardian.comThe crabs’ blue blood is used to test vaccines, saving millions of lives – but there are synthetic alternativesThey are some of the most spectacular images currently on display at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition in London. Huge pictures of weird creatures with golden carapaces and multiple legs scuttling across the seabed now adorn the walls of the city’s Natural History Museum.The award-winning photographs, taken by Laurent Ballesta, could be visions of extrat -
Peta protesters disrupt Victoria Beckham’s Paris fashion week show – video
via theguardian.comVictoria Beckham’s show at Paris fashion week was interrupted by protesters from the animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta), who invaded the runway to protest against her use of animal products. Protesters wore white T-shirts that read: 'Turn your back on animal skins' and 'Animals aren’t fabric'. They walked alongside models on the catwalk, holding up placards that read: 'Viva vegan leather'. The European president of the group said on Friday: 'No gar -
Pigs don’t fly: Louisiana piglet rescued after being thrown in Mardi Gras
via theguardian.comLieutenant governor ‘pardons’ animal and Republican local politician adopts it after its rescue in New OrleansA piglet that was rescued after being tossed like a football near a Mardi Gras event in New Orleans was “pardoned” on Wednesday and has found a permanent home with a Louisiana lawmaker.The weeks-old pig – dubbed Earl “Piglet” Long, a play on the name of the 45th governor of Louisiana – was ceremoniously pardoned by the lieutenant governor, -
Carrying chickens by their legs should remain unlawful, say UK campaigners
via theguardian.comDefra proposal to relax farming rules accused of breaking Tory pledge to raise standards post-Brexit as the practice can cause painProposals to legalise the carrying of chickens by their legs in the UK would represent an unacceptable dilution of animal welfare standards and the first such weakening of regulations in the area since Brexit, campaigners have said.The government’s Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) has made the recommendation despite acknowledging it to be a “welfare comprom -
‘A soul killer’: what’s behind the US’s critical veterinarian shortage?
via theguardian.comAs vets turn away from the profession citing poor mental health and high costs, experts say public health is at riskA longstanding shortage of veterinarians in areas across the US has caused crises for some pet owners; contributed to mental health issues among veterinary staff; and could leave the country at risk in terms of food safety and public health, experts have warned.The lack of veterinarians and veterinary professionals has been attributed to the high cost of entry, long hours and the s -
More than 2,700 dangerous wild animals kept in homes in Great Britain
via theguardian.comVenomous snakes, primates and wildcats among creatures in domestic settings, wildlife charity Born Free findsFrom camels in Wiltshire to bush vipers in Redditch, a veritable menagerie of wild animals is being kept in homes across Britain.According to data by the wildlife charity Born Free, there are more than 200 wildcats, 250 primates and 400 venomous snakes living in domestic settings across England, Wales and Scotland, with cobras, crocodiles, tigers, kangaroos and bison among other residents -
‘Disturbing’ St Kilda penguin attack prompts authorities to ask public to help find alleged culprits
via theguardian.comOnlooker rescues little penguin from tram tracks at Alfred Square and the Esplanade after allegedly seeing three people kick the birdFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastVictoria’s wildlife watchdog is hunting three people accused of attacking a little penguin in the middle of tram tracks in Melbourne.The Conservation Regulator on Tuesday pleaded for help to find the males, who were allegedly seen kic -
Cape Town hit by ‘unimaginable’ stench from 19,000 cattle on live export ship
via theguardian.comAnimal welfare groups say smell from the build-up of faeces and ammonia on the ship are indicative of the conditions animals endureAuthorities in Cape Town have launched an investigation after a foul stench swept over the South African city.Officials inspected sewage facilities for leaks and an environmental health team was activated before the source of the smell was discovered: a ship docked in the harbour carrying 19,000 live cattle from Brazil to Iraq. Continue reading... -
‘Incomprehensible’: Madrid plans huge firework display on nature reserve
via theguardian.comOpponents lodge legal appeal against Sunday’s planned mascletà, a celebration of noise, near recently restored Manzanares riverEnvironmentalists and animal welfare groups are protesting against Madrid city council’s plans to stage an especially noisy firework display in a nature reserve created on the recently restored Manzanares river.Opponents say the mascletà, a celebration of noise rather than light, planned for this Sunday lunchtime will lead to a “massacre&r -
‘A scented awakening’: how The Body Shop influenced generations
via theguardian.comReaders share their memories of discovering the shop’s products and ethos in the 70s, 80s and 90sWalking into The Body Shop was like “entering a sweet shop”. It “literally made your mouth water”, says Stasia Smith-Turpin, who would head to the Lancaster store after school with friends when she was 16 in the 90s. She recalls how a wave of fragrance would hit her as she entered the shop, and she would test and smell the soaps, creams and potions while planning how to -
‘There’s still a stigma’: UK raccoon rescuer on mental health, animal wit – and not startling skunks
via theguardian.comIain Jenkins, now leading the hunt for the Sunderland fugitive Meeko, says a breakdown led him to devote himself to animals“Saving animals pretty much saved my life,” says Iain Jenkins, a raccoon rescuer whose semi-detached home in Hartlepool appears as ordinary as they come but is anything but. This is a house that Jenkins shares with raccoons, a parrot and a friendly skunk and previously a whole host of exotic animals including a crocodile in the conservatory.Jenkins’ far-fro -
Australian greyhounds being adopted to US in increasing numbers as welfare advocates call for greater transparency
via theguardian.comMore than 500 dogs sent to US for rehoming as local industry breeds more dogs than needed and demand for homes outstrips supplyGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastGreyhound welfare advocates are calling for more transparency after figures emerged that at least 500 dogs have been sent to the US for rehoming as the racing industry continues to breed far more dogs than are needed.Australia is one of seven countries where commercial greyhound racing is legal &nda -
‘You lied to us’: did the real-life saga behind Free Willy change the story for orcas in captivity?
via theguardian.comThirty years after the film highlighted their plight, thousands of whales and dolphins remain performing in entertainment parksAnyone who grew up in the 1990s may well remember this movie scene: a 3.6-tonne orca leaping to freedom over a harbour wall and swimming off into the sunset with his family. It was the closing scene of Free Willy, a film that captured the hearts of a generation, telling the story of an orphaned boy racing against time to free a killer whale from captivity before the crea -
Live export saga enters second month as animals face another heatwave off Perth coast
via theguardian.comIf exporters fail to obtain permission to ship the animals to Israel, the livestock on board the MV Bahijah will have to be slaughteredFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastA ship carrying almost 17,000 sheep and cattle is expected to be unloaded at Fremantle dock in the middle of a severe heatwave as exporters continue their fight to ship the animals to Israel.For more than a month, the 15,000 sheep and 1,7 -
Live export ship to remain in WA with 15,000 livestock after regulator blocks voyage to Israel
via theguardian.comGovernment says plan for MV Bahijah to sail around Africa to avoid Houthi attacks in Red Sea mean it’s not safe for the animalsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe controversial live export industry has been dealt a blow after the federal government denied an application to re-export more than 15,000 sheep and cattle stranded off the coast of Western Australia.The Israeli-owned MV Bahijah was orde -
Man accused of throwing beloved chicken to alligator will plead not guilty to animal cruelty, NSW court hears
via theguardian.comThe 57-year-old allegedly threw a silkie bantam chook known as Betty White into alligator pen, shocking onlookers at Oakvale Farm and Fauna WorldFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastA man accused of throwing a chicken known as Betty White into an alligator pen in front of shocked families at a popular New South Wales wildlife park has indicated he will plead not guilty to animal cruelty.The case against Pet -
Readers reply: if the whole world went vegan, what would we do with all the farm animals?
via theguardian.comThe long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical conceptsIf the whole world went vegan, what would we do with all the farm animals? Grant McNish, CumbernauldSend new questions to [email protected]. Continue reading... -
Monkeys, bears, binturongs: Britain’s zoo animals escape more often than you might think
via theguardian.comHonshu the macaque was returned, like the red panda caught in a greengrocer’s but not the lynx shot dead in a caravan parkAfter five days of freedom roaming the wilds and back gardens of the Cairngorms, Honshu the Japanese macaque was back with his keepers at the Highland Wildlife Park on Friday, recovering from the tranquilliser dart that finally brought his escapade to an end.Sadly for the fugitive, there was no more contraband bird food, let alone Yorkshire pudding, the back-garden trea -
Georgie Purcell: Why I’m not done fighting – for animal rights, and for women
via theguardian.comAs a young woman, I knew public life wouldn’t be easy – but Monday was a new low when my image was manipulated and misusedMonday was the day that duck shooting should have been banned in Victoria. Instead it was the day we saw the government betray parliamentary processes, our wildlife and our community. And somehow, that day ended with a bizarre form of sexism against me.I won’t pretend public life since my election as an MP has been easy, especially as a young woman.Sign up f -
Efforts to trace monkey that fled Scottish wildlife park intensify
via theguardian.comJapanese macaque spotted eating bird food in Kincraig may be seeking respite from breeding seasonEfforts to trace a monkey that escaped from a wildlife park in the Highlands of Scotland have intensified after the primate was spotted by a member of the public after his second night of freedom.Hopes had been raised on Monday night that the Japanese macaque, which jumped the perimeter fence of the enclosure he shares with more than 30 others on Sunday, had grown tired of his solo adventure. Continu -
Victorian government under fire from animal rights advocates over rejection of duck hunting ban
via theguardian.comBan on recreational duck hunting recommended by Labor-led inquiry shot down after Jacinta Allan met with ministersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastRecreational duck shooting will remain legal in Victoria after the state government rejected a Labor-led parliamentary inquiry’s call to ban the practice.The Allan government on Monday released its response to an inquiry that in August called for recrea -
One Swedish zoo, seven escaped chimpanzees – podcast
via theguardian.comWhen the great apes at Furuvik Zoo broke free from their enclosure last winter, the keepers faced a terrible choice. This is the story of the most dramatic 72 hours of their lives.By Imogen West-Knights Continue reading... -
If the whole world went vegan, what would we do with all the farm animals?
via theguardian.comThe long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical conceptsIf the whole world went vegan, what would we do with all the farm animals? Grant McNish, CumbernauldPost your answers (and new questions) below or send them to [email protected]. A selection will be published next Sunday. Continue reading... -
Video shows lion cub riding around Thai resort town in Bentley – video
via theguardian.comA woman has been charged with illegal possession of a lion cub in Thailand after a video of the animal cruising in a Bentley went viral. The police ordered an investigation after the video gained more than 2.6m views online. Sawangjit Kosoognern was charged with breaking environmental and natural resources law by 'possessing a protected wildlife without authorisation', the central investigation bureau said. Under Thai law, she could be fined up to 100,000 baht (£2,200) and face a year in j -
Zoologist Arik Kershenbaum: ‘We all want to know whether animals talk and what they’re saying’
via theguardian.comThe zoologist on observing animal communication in the wild, why dolphins give one another names, and the high likelihood that humans could converse with aliensDr Arik Kershenbaum is a zoologist at Cambridge University who specialises in animal communication, studying wolves, gibbons and dolphins to “understand more not just about their ecology and conservation, but also about the evolution of our own language”. His first book, The Zoologist’s Guide to the Galaxy, which specula -
Blood on Your Hands review – abattoir drama never gets to the meat of the issue
via theguardian.comSouthwark Playhouse, London
Grace Joy Howarth’s play about the lives of two slaughterhouse workers addresses many things – the ethics of eating animals, the situation in Ukraine, zero-hours contracts – but fails to cohereTwo men meet in an abattoir and become friends, while the world outside is in tumult. Russia is rounding on Ukraine and stands on the brink of war. Closer to home, animal rights activists round on the men, as they punch in for another day of grimy, factory floo -
Cat dies after being thrown off Russian train by conductor
via theguardian.comState-owned railway company RZhD apologises as conductor faces calls to be sacked and potentially prosecutedA cat has died in Russia after being thrown off a train in freezing temperatures by a conductor who has faced calls to be sacked and potentially prosecuted.The state-owned railway company RZhD has apologised to the owners of Twix, the ginger-and-white cat who was dumped into the snow in Kirov on 11 January. Continue reading... -
Giant tortoise mystery: how did seven protected reptiles end up dead in Devon woods?
via theguardian.comAs discovery baffles community, police examine potential link to 2021 find in same forestIt was as unlikely a crime scene as one could imagine. The remains of seven giant tortoises scattered across a remote woodland in Devon, their helpless bodies abandoned in the understory.The grisly discovery earlier this month has left police, local people and herpetologists baffled as to who dumped the reptiles and why. Continue reading... -
Devon tortoise deaths: police examine potential link to 2021 find in same forest
via theguardian.comDiscovery of seven dead giant tortoises has left community baffled as to who dumped them and whyIt was as unlikely a crime scene as one could imagine. The remains of seven giant tortoises scattered across a remote woodland in Devon, their helpless bodies abandoned in the understory.The grisly discovery earlier this month has left police, local people and herpetologists baffled as to who dumped the reptiles and why. Continue reading... -
How South Korea fell in love with dogs and banned their slaughter for meat
via theguardian.comNational assembly votes to end trade in dog meat, thanks to its canine-loving leadersLike most young South Koreans, Annie Ko rarely ate dog meat, but her annual visits to a restaurant serving the dish did little to trouble her conscience. And she was only vaguely aware of the international criticism that led to last week’s vote to ban the breeding, slaughter and sale of dog meat in the country.It was when she volunteered as an interpreter for Humane Society International that her views on -
Seven Aldabra giant tortoises found dead in woodland near Exeter
via theguardian.comPolice appeal for witnesses after tortoises’ bodies discovered last week in DevonWarning: this article contains pictures of dead animalsThe bodies of seven giant tortoises have been discovered in a forest in Devon, triggering a police investigation.The Aldabra giant tortoises, one of the largest tortoise species in the world, were found dead in the National Trust’s Ashclyst Forest. Devon and Cornwall police are appealing for witnesses. Continue reading... -
The Stroud monkey mystery: is a primate on the loose in the Cotswolds?
via theguardian.comTwo people claim to have seen what has tentatively been identified as a spectacled langur. If so, it’s not immediately clear where it came from ...Name: The Stroud monkey.Age: Unknown. Continue reading... -
South Korea passes bill banning production and sale of dog meat
via theguardian.comAnimal welfare campaigners hail decision as ‘historic victory’ after years of pressure at home and abroadSouth Korea’s parliament has voted to ban the production and sale of dog meat, in a decision campaigners hailed as a “historic victory” for animal welfare.The country’s national assembly voted overwhelmingly to ban the breeding, butchery, distribution and sale of dogs for their meat on Tuesday, after years of pressure at home and abroad. Continue reading... -
Hope for rare singing gibbons as pair are released into the wild
via theguardian.comTwo Siamang gibbons rescued from the illegal pet trade have been rehabilitated in a new Indonesian centreThe forest chorus of South Sumatra in Indonesia has some of its finest singers back: a pair of rare Siamang gibbons, rescued from the illegal pet trade, have been released into the wild.Siamang gibbons (Symphalangus syndactylus) are known for their distinctive large throat sacs. But their powerful, haunting voices, used for communication and marking territory, are a blessing and a curse. Cont -
‘They live absolutely horrible lives’: RSPCA vows to reform treatment of chickens in UK
via theguardian.comAnimal charity marks its 200th anniversary with pledge to tackle the suffering of factory-farmed poultryIt has taken two centuries of hard campaigning to halt some of the worst abuses of animals in the UK. The baiting of bears and bulls has been banned, trade in wild birds curtailed, fur farms outlawed, and wild animals prohibited from being displayed in circuses.Yet the creatures with whom we share the country still suffer at our hands. Indeed, they have never faced a more worrying future& -
Rare sighting of tiger and cubs raises hopes for species in Thailand
via theguardian.comCameras capture 120 tigers in year to April 2023, but extinction risk remains in neighbouring countriesThe number of tigers spotted by hidden cameras in the core of Thailand’s biggest conservation area rose last year, while a rare sighting of a mother and her cubs has spread hope that the species is breeding in new areas.Camera traps in Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng wildlife sanctuaries captured 120 tigers during an exercise that concluded in April 2023, up from 100 the previous year. Continue -
Could 2024 be the year nature rights enter the political mainstream?
via theguardian.comMovement is growing to give legal rights and political representation to nonhuman animals, species and placesTwo new coalitions of scientists, lawyers, philosophers and artists have joined the burgeoning global campaign for ecosystems and other species to have legal rights and even political representation.The More Than Human Rights (Moth) project and Animals in the Room (Air) are exploring bold tactics to further their cause, including authorship claims for forests, policy advocacy on behalf of -
I collect roo poo – and our research could save many marsupial lives | Angela Russell
via theguardian.comMonitoring what comes out of an animal is a vital part of keeping an eye on its healthI thought convincing my husband of the merits of my returning to study just as he had retired would be a tricky sell. So his enthusiasm for the idea caught me by surprise.He helpfully suggested several interesting topics: sea turtles, dugongs and coral reefs. If it involved a boat in a warm climate, he was behind me 100%. Continue reading... -
Animal rights group urges halt to ‘monstrous’ Lincolnshire salmon farm
via theguardian.comOnshore farm that campaigners say would be UK’s biggest was given planning go-ahead without environmental checkAnimal rights campaigners are urging Michael Gove to stop the construction of the UK’s first fully on-land salmon farm, claiming the decision to give it planning permission was flawed.Animal Equality says an environmental impact assessment (EIA) should have been carried out before North East Lincolnshire council (NELC) gave the green light to the salmon farm in Cleethorpes, -
National Parks service defends ‘humane’ culling of hundreds of feral horses in Kosciuszko
via theguardian.comCulling aims to reduce population in fragile ecosystems from about 22,500 to 3,000 by mid-2027Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastA trial of aerial culling of feral horses in Kosciuszko national park has been defended as humane with the government insisting its “repeat shooting” policy was meant to ensure “the most rapid death possible”.The New South Wales government last month cond
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