Canada and Marineland have agreed to move 30 beluga whales to aquariums in Spain and the US, ending their captivity. The plan faces final permit approvals and health checks, with advocacy groups calling it the 'least worst option'.
Happy, a 55-year-old Asian elephant at the Bronx Zoo, was euthanized due to age-related health issues, including arthritis and inoperable uterine tumors. She was known for her self-awareness in a 2005 mirror experiment and was central to a landmark animal rights case seeking her release to a sanctuary, which was denied by New York's top court.
An animal rights group has filed a petition with police demanding severe punishment for the organizers and participants of an illegal dogfighting event in Daegu, South Korea. The group cited organized animal cruelty and the severe injuries of a dog found at the scene.
The Green Party's surge in elections prompts concerns about the future of horse racing, with some party members advocating for its abolition due to animal welfare concerns.
French racing driver Romain Grosjean has drawn criticism from animal rights group Peta for what they called 'flippant' comments after striking a bird during Indianapolis 500 testing at around 230 mph. Grosjean described graphic details of the incident, including blood and bird pieces on his car. Peta accused the 40-year-old of lacking empathy, stating birds have feelings and are more than replaceable car parts. This is not the first time Grosjean has struck an animal on track, having hit a groundhog during 2018 Canadian Grand Prix practice.
French racing driver Romain Grosjean has drawn criticism from animal rights group Peta for what they called 'flippant' comments after striking a bird during testing for the Indianapolis 500 at around 230 mph. Grosjean described graphic details of the incident, including blood on his race suit and bird pieces on the rollbar. Peta's UK senior vice-president accused the 40-year-old of lacking empathy, noting birds have feelings and are not replaceable like his car equipment.
About 1,000 animal welfare activists converged on Ridglan Farms in rural Wisconsin over the weekend attempting to free approximately 2,000 beagles from the breeding and research facility. Police used tear gas, rubber bullets and pepper spray to repel protesters, resulting in 29 arrests. Activists then marched to the Capitol on Monday to demand Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul take action against the facility.
About 1,000 animal welfare activists attempted to enter Ridglan Farms beagle breeding facility in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin on Saturday, marking the second protest in two months. Police fired rubber bullets and pepper spray at the crowd and arrested the group's leader, Wayne Hsiung. Protesters breached barricades including a manure-filled trench, hay bales and barbed wire, with some getting through the fence but unable to enter the facility housing an estimated 2,000 beagles. The facility agreed in October to surrender its state breeding license by July 1 as part of a deal to avoid prosecution on animal mistreatment charges.
Hundreds of animal rights protesters tried to enter a research facility.
