28 November 2017
Tragic legacy: Why can’t captive animals be released back into the wild?
Mutilation, disease, mental trauma and a reliance on their human captors leaves most captive animals without the ability to survive in the wild.
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27 November 2017
How a brave disabled bear called Freedom overcame the horror of a poacher’s snare
The loss of an arm on one side and part of her paw on the other has not stopped this special bear from making the most of life.
24 November 2017
More than 3,500 rescued cats and dogs protected from disease in China
Operation to deworm and vaccinate rescued strays rolled out across 18 Chinese cities in a major push to give neglected animals special care.
23 November 2017
10 times the richness of animal lives has taken scientists' breath away
From the act of birth to the moment of death, animal life is more complex than humans give them credit for - to exploit them is unethical.
17 November 2017
Vietnam’s rejection of dolphin park shows no place for cruelty in entertainment
Authorities heed plea by hundreds of animal charities to prevent dolphins being captured and forced to perform for human entertainment.
15 November 2017
Why separation is so devastating for orangutan mothers and infants
The bond between an orangutan mother, who raises her offspring single-handedly, and her young is one of the strongest in nature.
14 November 2017
Animals Asia’s open letter to UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova
Read Animals Asia’s full letter to UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova urging an end to cruel monkey performances at facility in Vietnam.
14 November 2017
“Please stop animal cruelty” head of UNESCO urged to act over Vietnam site
Growing alarm as monkeys bound at the neck are forced to ride bicycles and perform acrobatics in daily shows at UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve.