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Koala numbers are decreasing at an alarming rate in the wild due to habitat loss and disease, with estimates at less than 100,000 remaining in their native Australia. However, scientists working with a group of koalas at Longleat have discovered vital genetic clues which may help to secure the long-term survival of the iconic Australian … Read more
An animal welfare charity has released a short animated film to raise awareness for animals in zoos and why it is vital they are given proper care while in captivity for their emotional wellbeing. Wild Welfare works with zoos across the globe to address the issues facing wild animals kept in zoos and aquariums. In this … Read more
Cats Protection, the UK’s largest cat charity, has released a heart-warming festive animation as part of its 2018 Christmas campaign. Following on from the success of last year’s animation ‘Kozal’s Christmas’, this year’s festive ad takes inspiration from a true story – a tale of the relationship between one girl and her cat. “Genie’s Christmas Wish” … Read more
British travel company Thomas Cook has announced it will stop selling tickets to animal parks where killer whales are kept in captivity. As a result, the holiday giant will no longer offer trips to SeaWorld in Florida and Loro Parque in Tenerife from next summer, despite huge visitor numbers. The bold move came after both … Read more
Wetnose Animal Day will take place on 21st September 2018 and a whole host of famous faces have pledged their support by posing with a nose. Wetnose was established in 2000 to help educate and promote the issues of animal welfare as well as raise much needed funds to cover essential food and medical treatments … Read more
The RSPCA has launched its new #AnimalKindness campaign and encourages everyone to do their bit, however small, to help animals. The welfare charity has also produced a free Guide to Animal Kindness which gives advice on how to care for animals, keep them safe, protect their habitats, campaign for change and more. So if you’d … Read more
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