Not even coronavirus has stopped the Yulin Dog Meat Festival
The dog meat festival in Yulin – where ten thousand cats and dogs are butchered – is taking place this year, notwithstanding the coronavirus pandemic.
A lab in Germany has come under fire for cruel treatment of monkeys, dogs and cats
Thanks to an undercover investigation, two organisations documented multiple violations of animal welfare laws at a laboratory in Hamburg.
Taiwan bans the sale and consumption of dog and cat meat
Chi contravverrà alla normativa introdotta a Taiwan rischia di pagare multe salatissime. Inasprite anche le pene per i maltrattamenti.
On 17 February we celebrate cats
Europe today celebrates World Cat Day, established in Italy 25 years ago in honour of the most fascinating and unpredictable pet.
Madrid bans circuses with wild animals
Il comune di Madrid ha finalmente deciso di vietare gli spettacoli di circo “con esibizione di animali selvatici”.
What you need to know about food irradiation. How it works, where it’s used, advantages and disadvantages
The US government says food irradiation is beneficial and doesn’t change taste, texture or appearance. But are we sure food is safe when exposed to ionising radiation?
Syria, meet the man who looks after the cats of war-torn Aleppo
Mohammad Alaa Jaleel si prende cura di un centinaio di gatti rimasti senza padrone a causa della guerra civile che ha costretto i proprietari a lasciare la Siria.
Dog meat festival in China: let’s stop the slaughter
Ogni anno migliaia di cani vengono uccisi e cucinati a Yulin, in occasione del festival tradizionale per il solstizio d’estate.
Leopard populations have declined dramatically, new research reveals
A new study reveals something the world didn’t know: leopard populations have declined significantly. Shattering beliefs that the feline is less endangered than other big cat species.
Dogs will fly in the cabin on Delta planes. Just like all other passengers
Small pets flying with Delta Air Lines will no longer be locked in the cargo hold: they will be allowed in the cabin with their owners.