China plans to reduce its number of breeding pigs by one million, officials said. The country wants to fix an oversupply of pigs and falling pork prices. The decision follows years of rapid herd expansion after African Swine Fever (ASF) led to the killing of millions of pigs between 2018 and 2020. China is home […]

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08.08.2025

Male orca Earth dies in captivity in Japan

The 16-year-old Earth, the only male orca in Japan, died early Saturday morning at the Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium.

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08.08.2025

Man smuggles 600 baby red-footed tortoises in suitcases

Police in Brazil arrested a man after finding 600 red-footed baby tortoises hidden in suitcases on a long-distance bus.

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08.08.2025

179 Countries meet to discuss limit on new plastic production

Delegates from 179 countries are meeting in Geneva to discuss a possible global treaty to limit plastic production.

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08.08.2025

Fire at Dutch farm kills about 3,000 chickens

A fire at an organic chicken farm in the Netherlands killed about 3,000 birds on Sunday night. The chickens were locked inside the farm.

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08.08.2025

Wildlife at risk as massive wildfire burns 11,000 hectares in France

A massive wildfire in the Aude region of southern France is threatening wildlife, including wild boars, foxes, deer, eagles and flamingos.

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03.08.2025

Traditional Dutch dairy company will go 100% plant-based by 2027

Dutch dairy producer Boermarke, known for traditional milk-based products, will completely switch to plant-based production by 2027.

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02.08.2025

Collared lion Blondie killed by trophy hunter in Zimbabwe

Blondie, a male lion wearing a research collar, was shot dead by a trophy hunter in Zimbabwe near Hwange National Park.

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01.08.2025

Three-Michelin-star French restaurant Arpège goes plant-based

Chef Alain Passard has removed almost all animal products from the menu of his three-Michelin-star restaurant Arpège in France.

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01.08.2025

Stork survives surgery after swallowing 350 grams of rubber bands

A young stork found in the Netherlands has survived surgery after swallowing 350 grams of rubber bands. He probably thought they were worms.

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30.07.2025

German zoo kills 12 Guinea baboons over space concerns

Nuremberg Zoo in Germany killed 12 Guinea baboons on Tuesday, saying it had no space to house them safely.

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29.07.2025

Humpback whales return earlier to Antarctic, environment changes

Humpback whales are returning to their feeding grounds about three weeks earlier than they did 20 years ago.

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29.07.2025

Billie Eilish makes London concerts 100% vegan

Billie Eilish recently surprised fans at her shows at London’s O2 Arena by requiring that all food vendors offer only vegan options.

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Fire at Australian pig farm kills hundreds of pigs

Lidl GB beats plant-based sales goal with nearly 700% increase

US state of Montana allows killing of nearly half of its wolves

Farmed animals in Europe ignored in State of the Union speech

Police dog dies after officer leaves him in car

Fox covered in black tar returns to the wild after long recovery

French cities ban tuna in school over mercury concerns

Dutch authorities to shut down controversial duck slaughterhouse

Beluga and seal die at closed Marineland in Canada

Rescued tiger Tajmir moved from Czech Republic to Netherlands

European initiative helps Portugal and Czechia to plant-based food

Charges dropped against whaling ships protestors

UK woman banned from owning animals after starving husky

Minke whale rescued after stranding on beach in Belgium

Morocco faces criticism for treatment of dogs

Veterinarians want animal rescue plan in Spain wildfires

India’s court delays final decision on Delhi stray dog removal order

Gorilla, polar bear and giraffe die within days at US zoo

Colombia lab that abused night monkeys is shut down

Extreme cruelty at dog meat markets in Indonesia

Protests grow as India court orders removal of all stray dogs from Delhi streets

US man charged with animal cruelty after torturing and killing wolf

India’s Supreme Court stops plan to lock up stray dogs in Delhi

Hospital in Canada ends dog experiments

UK Supermarkets drop pig farm after shocking abuse

US ranch manager charged after horse dies from neglect

32 Dogs found dead from starvation on farm in Spain

China plans to cut one million breeding pigs to stabilize pork market

Male orca Earth dies in captivity in Japan

Man smuggles 600 baby red-footed tortoises in suitcases

179 Countries meet to discuss limit on new plastic production

Fire at Dutch farm kills about 3,000 chickens

Wildlife at risk as massive wildfire burns 11,000 hectares in France

Traditional Dutch dairy company will go 100% plant-based by 2027

Collared lion Blondie killed by trophy hunter in Zimbabwe

Three-Michelin-star French restaurant Arpège goes plant-based

Stork survives surgery after swallowing 350 grams of rubber bands

German zoo kills 12 Guinea baboons over space concerns

Humpback whales return earlier to Antarctic, environment changes

Billie Eilish makes London concerts 100% vegan

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