Animal rights

Animal rights orgs. hit out at 'ridiculous' claim crocodiles were culled over terrorism fears

The Civil Administration and the Nature and Parks Authorities both claimed in the letter that the killings were carried out to avoid a potential "terrorist incident." 

 Crocodile, close up view.
Turkish authorities rescued a 35-day-old African lion cub after it was trafficked into Istanbul, the Agricultural and Forestry Ministry confirmed last week.

Newborn African lion cub rescued from Istanbul smugglers

 Chickens are seen in cages to be used as game cocks in illegal cockfights in Israel.

​​Illegal cockfighting ring broken up by Israel Police, 150 cockerels rescued

A tiger at Aalborg Zoo.

Zoo in Denmark asks public for unwanted pets to feed its carnivores


Turtle goes for a ride on a train in Washington DC

A turtle’s pace doesn’t matter when public transportation is an option.

 A turtle

Israel's Ein Gedi nature reserve denies entry to blind man's guide dog

A 53-year-old blind man says he was denied entry to Ein Gedi because of his guide dog. The Israel Nature and Parks Authority says "The ibexes are scared of dogs."

"If the place is dangerous then no one is allowed in. We don't leave some outside and some inside," Aryeh Brander, a 53, stated.

New York Jewish family reunited with stolen family dog at shelter adoption event

Mocha had been living under a new name, Sandy, as a resident at NYC's Animal Care Center. Now she was reunited with her New York Jewish family.

THESE DOGS were among the 67 rescued

Jerusalem street cats: Lending a helping paw to feline friends

Jerusalem street cats, a pest to so many, are actually living beings struggling to survive. One initiative has tried to help by bringing volunteer veterinarians.

 Titania the cat is seen with her paw healing after being rescued from the Jerusalem streets by her loving family.

Treatment of cocaine-addicted rats sparks ethics investigation at US university

The experiment was funded by grant money from the US National Institutes of Health.

 Brown rat (Rattus norvegicus).

Israel Police arrest man for illegal trafficking of python snakes

The animals were found held in violation of the law, in conditions deemed to be "ignominious," police said. He was also missing a permit for the possession and trade of pythons.

 Python seized by Israeli authorities from a suspect who was reportedly holding it illegally.

Animal rights activists protest animal testing in Israel with dead piglets

In 2021, 3,607 permits were issued by the Health Ministry to conduct testing on animals in Israel.

 Activists protest against animal testing in Israel ahead of World Day for Laboratory Animals, April 23, 2023

Dog that developed alcoholism after owner's death makes full recovery

After losing his owner and his brother and recovering from alcohol dependency, Coco has not had the easiest time. He is now looking for a warm and loving home.

 Dog sleeping on a couch.

Unlikely friendships: How bunny rabbits helped heal a paralyzed cat

Canelo underwent acupuncture, laser treatments and bunny-play therapy. He is now looking for his forever home alongside his best friend Llama.

 Rescued Kitten

Florida aquarium to release orca after more than 50 years in captivity

The process to return Lolita to her "home waters" was years in the making, beginning with the transfer of the aquarium's ownership to The Dolphin Co.

Young children get a close-up view of an Orca killer whale during a visit to the animal theme park SeaWorld in San Diego, California March 19, 2014