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Mother And Baby Orangutan Saved From Life-Threatening Situation In Borneo
A mother organgutan and her tiny baby who have been named Mama Rindi and Baby Rindi, were rescued by Borneo locals, after finding their way onto a rubber plantation. This was a dangerous situation to be in as many people do not tolerate the animals which can result in them being brutally attacked or killed. The pair was lucky enough to […]
VICTORY! Croatia Bans Fur Farming
After a 10-year-long phase-out period, Croatia has finally put a ban on fur farms in the country effective January 1, 2017. Although there was backlash from the fur farming industry, Croatia’s Ministry of Agriculture listened to the voices of the concerned public and animal rights groups, and we’re happy to announce that the country’s complete […]
RIP Tilikum, You Are No Longer Captive
Sadly Tilikum, the orca who was stolen from the wild in the 1980’s and sold into a life of captivity, has died today at the age of 36 at SeaWorld Orlando. Tilikum inspired the documentary “Blackfish” exposing the dark secret of captive orcas and marine mammals at SeaWorld. SeaWorld Orlando announced that Tilikum passed away […]
VICTORY! The United Arab Emirates Bans The Keeping Of Wild Animals As Pets
Finally, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced that it has outlawed the keeping of exotic and wild animals as pets. It had become a trend in the oil-rich Gulf State to own tigers, lions and cheetahs, as they were considered as a status symbol of wealth. Now however, anyone with a wild animal as a pet will risk facing […]
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