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24th May 2012 by Michael Booth | 0 Comments
Yes, it’s happening again. A few weeks ago, the delicate state of peace in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo was Read more »
Boaties need to watch out, whales about!
24th May 2012 by Matt Collis | 0 Comments
When we released our review on the impact of recreational boats around whales and dolphins on Tuesday we expected some media Read more »
Through foresight and communication, we can work together to rid the world of ra
24th May 2012 by Cindy Milburn | 0 Comments
The International Fund for Animal Welfare welcomed the announcement by the World Organisation for Animal Health, the OIE, Read more »
A day in your life – actually… a day for wildlife
22nd May 2012 by Peter Pueschel | 0 Comments
A thought came to me while I was powering up my PC this morning: This is just another day in your life. That may be so, but Read more »
Spotlight Amboseli: Elephant social relationships – both long and short terms ma
22nd May 2012 by Vicki Fishlock | 3 Comments
Some of the readers of this blog have commented on my evident enjoyment of my job. I’m glad it’s so obvious, and Read more »
Teaching a new, receptive generation the value of protecting wildlife
21st May 2012 by Rikkert Reijnen | 0 Comments
I love it when my six year old daughter sings this child’s song about a baby elephant in the forest holding on to its Read more »
Continuing hope for worthy global animal welfare standards at Paris OIE meeting
21st May 2012 by Cindy Milburn | 0 Comments
We frequently receive correspondence from International Fund for Animal Welfare supporters when they travel oversees and are Read more »
IFAW-WTI veterinarian Dr. Abhijit Bhawal places a radio collar on a sedated Asia
Usually radio-collaring Asiatic black bears involves travelling to the forest site in a vehicle and a few hours journey on Read more »
New South Whales southern right whales get more protection
18th May 2012 by Matt Collis | 1 Comments
Very quietly and without the usual PR fanfare the NSW Government has listed the southern right whale as endangered in NSW. Read more »
24th May 2012 0 Comments
Yes, it’s happening again. A few weeks ago, the delicate state of peace in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo was Watch Video »
10th May 2012 658 Comments
Every year, thousands of elephants are slaughtered for their ivory. Join our elephant march today to convince governments Watch Video »
30th April 2012 3 Comments
In this video interview, International Fund for Animal Welfare, James Isiche Director, Eastern Africa, gives a terrific Watch Video »
13th April 2012 6 Comments
There is nothing more frustrating than being prepared to document the commercial seal hunt and being kept down by one thing Watch Video »
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24th May 2012
The seizure of 1.5 tons of elephant tusks in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Tuesday, was the single biggest ever ivory haul in the island state, fuelling concerns for the increasing boldness of the illegal ivory trade in developing new routes to ship its con Read more »
Global Impact of Ivory Poaching in Africa  Addressed at Congressional Hearing
24th May 2012
Sri Lankan authorities said they seized around 350 illegal elephant tusks weighing nearly 1.5 tons in Colombo port on Tuesday – marking the single biggest ivory haul in the island nation. As authorities around the globe work to bring these culp Read more »
Rec Boaters Need To Watch Out For Whales – New Report
21st May 2012
Recreational boaters need a greater understanding of what to do when encountering whales and dolphins according to IFAW (the International Fund for Animal Welfare www.ifaw.org) following a review of potential impact from recreational boaters. The rep Read more »
14th May 2012
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW - www.ifaw.org) is calling for critical blue whale habitat to be withdrawn from the acreage list released to the oil and gas industry in today’s announcement by Resources Minister, Martin Fer Read more »
8th May 2012
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW -  www.ifaw.org) has welcomed the news that Iceland has called an end to the cruel practice of harpooning endangered fin whales. Kristjan Loftsson, the lone Icelandic whaler responsible for killing Read more »
30th April 2012
International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW - www.ifaw.org) welcomes the Environment Minister's announcement today listing certain koala populations on the national list of threatened species. Isabel McCrea, IFAW Australia Director said this is a Read more »
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26th April 2012
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW, www.ifaw.org) is calling for Environment Minister Tony Burke to list koalas as a threatened species under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act). Minister Burke is due Read more »
Poll: Americans Support Whale Conservation; New Blueprint Lays Out Government Ac
24th April 2012
A new nationwide survey shows that 77 percent of Americans across the political spectrum agree that Congress and the Administration should adopt a broad whale conservation program, and 89 percent believe that the U.S. should help enforce the global b Read more »
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19th April 2012
IFAW welcomes the Western Australian Government’s decision today to protect the biggest calving area for humpback whales in the southern hemisphere by creating the Camden Sound Marine Park. “This is an important first step towards increas Read more »
Impact of recreational boats on whales & dolphins in their Australian habitats
18th May 2012 | 0 Comments
As more and more people spend time on the water with each passing year in Australia, whale and dolphin populations will be in Read more »
Helping Dogs and Cats
8th May 2012 | 0 Comments
IFAW advocates for laws that protect animals from cruelty and neglect, we provide veterinary training and basic veterinary Read more »
Protecting Elephants
8th May 2012 | 0 Comments
Elephants need protection - whether it’s individual animals or entire populations and their habitats. Read more »
Protecting and Saving Animals
8th May 2012 | 0 Comments
Elephants at risk from poachers, whales and seals threatened by cruel hunts, wildlife and pets stranded after disasters Read more »
Saving Whales
8th May 2012 | 0 Comments
From pollution to climate change to whaling, these magnificent creatures face more threats than ever. Read more »
Stopping Illegal Wildlife Trade
8th May 2012 | 0 Comments
Elephants, tigers and other endangered wildlife are being killed at an alarming rate for trinkets, potions and fashion. Read more »
Bringing Back Manas
3rd May 2012 | 0 Comments
Conserving the forest and wildlife of the Bodoland Territorial Council Read more »
Turning the Tide
3rd May 2012 | 0 Comments
The campaign to save Vhali, the Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) in Gujarat Read more »
24th May 2012 by Michael Booth | 0 Comments
Yes, it’s happening again. A few weeks ago, the delicate state of peace in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo was Read more »
archive photo © IFAW
24th May 2012 by | 0 Comments
The seizure of 1.5 tons of elephant tusks in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Tuesday, was the single biggest ever ivory haul in the Read more »
Boaties need to watch out, whales about!
24th May 2012 by Matt Collis | 0 Comments
When we released our review on the impact of recreational boats around whales and dolphins on Tuesday we expected some media Read more »
Global Impact of Ivory Poaching in Africa  Addressed at Congressional Hearing
24th May 2012 by | 0 Comments
Sri Lankan authorities said they seized around 350 illegal elephant tusks weighing nearly 1.5 tons in Colombo port on Read more »
Through foresight and communication, we can work together to rid the world of ra
24th May 2012 by Cindy Milburn | 0 Comments
The International Fund for Animal Welfare welcomed the announcement by the World Organisation for Animal Health, the OIE, Read more »
A day in your life – actually… a day for wildlife
22nd May 2012 by Peter Pueschel | 0 Comments
A thought came to me while I was powering up my PC this morning: This is just another day in your life. That may be so, but Read more »
Spotlight Amboseli: Elephant social relationships – both long and short terms ma
22nd May 2012 by Vicki Fishlock | 3 Comments
Some of the readers of this blog have commented on my evident enjoyment of my job. I’m glad it’s so obvious, and Read more »
Teaching a new, receptive generation the value of protecting wildlife
21st May 2012 by Rikkert Reijnen | 0 Comments
I love it when my six year old daughter sings this child’s song about a baby elephant in the forest holding on to its Read more »
Rec Boaters Need To Watch Out For Whales – New Report
21st May 2012 by | 0 Comments
Recreational boaters need a greater understanding of what to do when encountering whales and dolphins according to IFAW (the Read more »

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