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Bear Rocky rescued from abuse in Pakistan A 7-year-old black bear named Rocky has been rescued from abuse in Pakistan and relocated to Islamabad for medical treatment.

A 7-year-old black bear named Rocky has been rescued from abuse in Pakistan. Veterinarians of @fourpawsint.bsky.social flew to Islamabad for his medical treatment. www.theanimalreader.com/2025/03/04/b...

Justice for horse Ryder, train hits elephant herd #animalnews mailchi.mp/theanimalrea...

Petition to ban use of dogs for toxicology tests reaches over 200,000 signatures A petition calling for the UK government to ban the use of dogs in scientific procedures has gathered over 200,000 signatures in a week.

Over 200,000 people demand a ban on dog testing in the UK @thecampbeagle.bsky.social #news www.theanimalreader.com/2025/02/23/p...

Dolphin dies after jumping out of tiny tank at Mexico resort A dolphin has died after jumping out of his tiny tank during a show at the Barceló Riviera Maya hotel in Mexico.

A dolphin has died after jumping out of the small pool he was kept in at Barceló Riviera Maya hotel in Mexico #news www.theanimalreader.com/2025/02/04/d...

Health professionals call on UK government to stop promoting meat and dairy A coalition of health professionals and organizations is urging the United Kingdom (UK) government to stop promoting meat and dairy.

Health professionals are urging the UK government to stop promoting meat and dairy #news @dalevince.com @chrisgpackham.bsky.social www.theanimalreader.com/2025/01/24/h...

US court rules elephants are not people The Colorado Supreme Court in the United States has ruled that elephants are not legally considered people.

The Colorado Supreme Court in the US has ruled that elephants are not legally considered people. The court rejected a request by an animal rights group to move five elephants from a zoo to a sanctuary #news www.theanimalreader.com/2025/01/23/u...

Investigation into cruelty at US dog breeding facility Ridglan Farms A judge has ruled for an investigation into Ridglan Farms, the second-largest dog breeding and experimentation facility in the United States.

A judge has ruled for an animal cruelty investigation into Ridglan Farms, the second-largest dog breeding and experimentation facility in the US.

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Los Angeles wildfires threaten animals, pets and wildlife at risk The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County have not only killed and displaced people but also caused immense suffering to animals.

Los Angeles wildfires are displacing pets and wildlife, while shelters overflow with rescued animals. Firefighters continue battling the flames, and volunteers are stepping in to save lives, including a stray dog found injured in the rubble #news #wildfires

Over 20 big cats die from bird flu at US animal sanctuary More than twenty big cats, including a Bengal tiger, four cougars, and a lynx, have died from bird flu in recent weeks.

Five African servals, four cougars, four bobcats, two Canadese lynxes, a Eurasian lynx, a Bengal cat, a Geoffroy cat, an African caracal and a Bengal tiger died from bird flu at a US sanctuary #news www.theanimalreader.com/2024/12/27/o...

Paul Watson released from prison after Denmark rejects Japan's request Canadian anti-whaling activist Paul Watson has been released from prison in Greenland after Denmark refused to extradite him to Japan.

Paul Watson released from prison, Denmark refused to extradite him to Japan #news

UK one step closer to ending illegal animal trade The United Kingdom (UK) government has announced its support for a new bill to stop the illegal animal trade.

The UK backs a new bill to stop puppy smuggling and protect animal welfare #news

Black bear killed after fight at Pairi Daiza zoo in Belgium A black bear killed another bear at Pairi Daiza zoo in Belgium. The bear who was attacked had to be euthanized.

A black bear killed another bear at a zoo in Belgium. The bear who was attacked couldn't escape #news

Orca Keto (29) died in captivity at Loro Parque in Spain Keto, the largest orca at Loro Parque in Tenerife, Spain, has died. The orca died without ever knowing freedom.

Orca Keto has died at Loro Parque in Spain. He had been sick for weeks. The orca spent 29 years in captivity and never knew freedom #news #orca #Spain

Two elephants die from herpesvirus in zoo in the Netherlands Two elephants died from Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus (EEHV) at Wildlands Aventure Zoo in the Netherlands.

Three elephants death at two zoos in the Netherlands, all died from herpesvirus within two weeks #news www.theanimalreader.com/2024/11/21/t...

Young elephant Nagarr (1) dies suddenly at zoo in the Netherlands A one-year-old male Asian elephant calf named Nagarr passed away unexpectedly this weekend at a zoo in the Netherlands.

A young elephant (1) died at a zoo in the Netherlands. Last year, another elephant died at the same zoo #news www.theanimalreader.com/2024/11/20/y...

A ship carrying 19,000 cows in cramped spaces arrived from Brazil in Iraq. The animals have been at sea for 41 days (VIDEO) www.theanimalreader.com/2024/03/06/n...

Paris 2024 Olympics to serve foie gras, which is banned in many countries #news www.theanimalreader.com/2024/03/05/n...

In a controversial move, the agriculture department in Australia has approved the re-export of thousands of sheep who were stranded at sea for six weeks aboard the livestock carrier MV Bahijah #news www.theanimalreader.com/2024/03/01/n...