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Utility poles are ‘serial killers of endangered vultures,’ conservationists say

Conservation groups have raised alarms after two Griffon Vultures (Gyps fulvus) were electrocuted on electricity poles of the Electricity...

Turkey’s woof express takes disabled dogs on a daily ride [PHOTOS]

An animal lover in Turkey, inspired by her paralysed father, has built a train out of plastic barrels to...

Wider bird flu spread raises concern for humans, animal health body says

The spread of bird flu to an increasing number of species and its widening geographic reach have raised the...

Over 400,000 songbirds killed in Cyprus last autumn

Over 400,000 songbirds were killed in Cyprus last autumn, according to a report compiled by BirdLife Cyprus, backed by...

Norway gives Arctic foxes a helping hand amid climate woes [PHOTOS]

One by one, the crate doors swing open and five Arctic foxes bound off into the snowy landscape. But in...

Green Party asks for stray dog welfare reform, prohibition of euthanasia

Stray dogs in Cyprus are being euthanised, the Ecologists Movement - Citizens' Cooperation noted in an announcement on Wednesday. It...

European Court upholds ban on non-stunned slaughter

The European Court of Human Rights on February 13 upheld the prohibition of non-stunned animal slaughter, a decision that...

Philippine rescued pets look for love on dates this Valentine’s Day

Filipino pet lovers took some furry friends on a date this Valentine's Day, showering them with cuddles and treats...

Volunteers set up shelters for strays at Troodos [PHOTOS+VIDEO]

Volunteers have set up several cold-weather shelters for stray animals at Troodos. The project is an initiative of the Movement...

Ecology party starts initiative for Troodos stray dog welfare

In response to concerns raised over the welfare of stray dogs in the Troodos area, the Animal Action Group...

SBA police arrest three for trapping migrating birds

SBA police arrested three men for bird trapping offences within the Eastern Sovereign Base Areas in the past ten...

Mexico’s Benito the giraffe begins 50-hour journey to new safari home

Benito the giraffe, whose lonely life at a park on Mexico's arid northern border inspired a campaign to relocate...

EU regulation proposes enhanced welfare standards for up-for-adoption animals

A proposed EU regulation is set to improve the lives of dogs and cats awaiting adoption if enforced. The regulation...

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