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Sealers take turns clubbing harp seals in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Canada durin
A conversation with Céline Sissler-Bienvenu on the European Union's seal trade ban
19th March 2013 Sonja Van Tichelen
Recently, I had a chat with Céline Sissler-Bienvenu, the International Fund for Animal Welfare’s (IFAW ) Read more »
Amboseli elephants: to whom do they belong?
19th March 2013 James Isiche
Take a moment to watch this video on the recent elephant collaring in Amboseli and learn more of IFAW’s partnership Read more »
Tiger T8 taking a stroll around his forest. c. 2013 Jose Louies IFAW/WTI
Saving the tiger – crime prevention training for frontline staff in Central India
18th March 2013 James Kinney
The International Fund for Animal Welfare provides training, equipment and insurance to rangers and forest staff who work on Read more »
Elephant tragedy in Chad puts a fine point on the need for cooperation
18th March 2013 Céline Sissler-Bienvenu
I was completely shocked to hear that 86 elephants were killed close to the Chad border with Cameroon and their ivory Read more »
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An unusual season without seals in the White Sea, day two
15th March 2013 Anna Fillipova
Today, we had our second flight to search for seals. For three days all of us have been wondering where the seals are and Read more »
VIDEO: better training and equipping rangers may give African forest elephants a fighting chance
15th March 2013 Céline Sissler-Bienvenu
In order to support the Congolese authorities in their efforts to reinforce the protection of the forest elephants that Read more »
Ice, but no seals.
Ice conditions in the White Sea are good but where are all the seals?
14th March 2013 Anna Fillipova
Many years ago, Masha Vorontsova, from the International Fund for Animal Welfare’s Russia office, suggested to Oleg Read more »
Stealing dogs for the dog meat trade has become an organized crime.
Chinese supporters save over 2,000 stolen dogs, but government action remains critical
14th March 2013 Grace Ge Gabriel
On March 2nd, a truck loaded with 900 dogs destined for slaughter was stopped by animal welfare supporters in Chong Qing Read more »
As CITES Bangkok ends, some success pursuing a better future for wildlife
14th March 2013 Peter Pueschel
In the video above, IFAW CEO Azzedine Downes offers some thoughts from the floor of the CITES CoP 16 meeting in Bangkok, Read more »
IFAW Asian Elephant Calf Move - Assam, India
On January 30th, the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW - www.ifaw.org) and its partner, the Wildlife Trust of Watch Video »
Cozumel Dog Rescue: "Alvina" Makes the Journey to her New Family
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Haiti: One Year Later - Emergency Relief Director Ian Robinson Reflects
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On the Ground in Japan: Team Report on Assessments
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Marine Mammal Rescue and Research - Overview
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IFAW MMRR Team Seal Disentanglement
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IFAW 'Kinigi 6' Gorilla Move - July 2011
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Seal pups perish on the coasts of Newfoundland
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Seals Suffering and Canadian Law Enforcement is Nowhere in Sight
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NGO Intelligence Led to Ivory Bust in China
NGO Intelligence Led to Ivory Bust in China
8th August 2012
Based on information provided by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW – www.ifaw.org), China’s Forestry Police conducted a surprise inspection earlier this week at Chengtian Antique Mall  where they confiscated 107 pieces Read more »
Harbor traffic need to continue to watch for for whales
Harbor traffic need to continue to watch for whales
6th August 2012
Following reports that a Manly Ferry collided with a humpback whale and her calf earlier today, Matthew Collis, from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) has issued the following statement: “While it seems like this whale had a Read more »
Unique whale research boat returns to Iceland
Unique whale research boat returns to Iceland
31st July 2012
A state-of-the-art whale research vessel has returned to Icelandic waters to carry out further vital, non-invasive research on whales and their behaviour. Song of the Whale, owned by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW www.ifaw.org) and o Read more »
600 kilos of Ivory Seized – Is Kenya Culpable in Illegal Ivory Trade?
600 kilos of Ivory Seized – Is Kenya Culpable in Illegal Ivory Trade?
20th July 2012
– In a span of days, more than half a tonne of ivory has been seized by customs officials in two Asian countries. Last Friday, Thai customs officials discovered 456 kg of ivory which had been hidden in crates aboard a flight from Kenya. In addi Read more »
Korean move to scrap whaling plans welcomed
Korean move to scrap whaling plans welcomed
12th July 2012
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) has welcomed news that the Republic of Korea will abandon plans to conduct so-called scientific whaling. According to a statement by Australia’s Foreign Minister, Senator the Hon. Bob Carr, Korea Read more »
Ivory Busts – Cape Town a New Transit Point for Trafficking?
Ivory Busts – Cape Town a New Transit Point for Trafficking?
11th July 2012
Yesterday’s seizure of 46 elephant tusks in Cape Town, the latest ivory related crime linked to the metropole, is fuelling concerns the South African city may be a fast developing cog for ivory transit in the wheel of wildlife crime. Customs of Read more »
Mixed week for whales as meeting draws to a close
Mixed week for whales as meeting draws to a close
6th July 2012
This year’s meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) drew to a close today (Friday) after a mixed week for whales. While much of the agenda at the week-long meeting in Panama City, Panama focussed on conservation issues and threats Read more »
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Korea announces plans to harpoon whales for ‘science’
5th July 2012
At the annual meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) in Panama today, the Republic of Korea unexpectedly signalled its intention to begin so-called scientific whaling. The announcement, at the 64th meeting of the IWC in Panama City, ca Read more »
Whales forum overcomes deadlock but whalers harpoon sanctuary proposal
Whales forum overcomes deadlock but whalers harpoon sanctuary proposal
2nd July 2012
As the first day of the 64th annual meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) drew to a close in Panama today, fears that dirty tactics by pro-whalers might sabotage it from the outset were overcome, but an opportunity to provide lasting Read more »
World of Animals Issue 8
World of Animals Issue 8
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IFAW Tsavo Conservation Area Animal Spotting Guide Playing Card Set
IFAW Tsavo Conservation Area Animal Spotting Guide Playing Card Set. Standard set of playing cards featuring animal photos fr Read more »
Economics of Canada’s Commercial Seal Hunt - 2010 update
Economics of Canada’s Commercial Seal Hunt - 2010 update
Canada’s commercial seal hunt remains an industry predominantly based on the skins of seals aged 3 weeks to 3 months of Read more »
Guardians Of The Wild
Guardians Of The Wild
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) Guardians of the Wild Project helps protec Read more »
Nuclear Accidents and the Impact on Animals
A committee of Subject Matter Experts (Appendix A) from Japan and the United States was convened May 2-3, 2011 to discuss ani Read more »
World of Animals Issue 7
World of Animals Issue 7
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Rescuing and Treating the Street Dogs of Bali, Indonesia
Rescuing and Treating the Street Dogs of Bali, Indonesia
At IFAW, we believe that no animal should suffer from an illness or injury that can be easily treated. Since 2002, IFAW has b Read more »
Reaching Out to Pets in Cape Town, South Africa
Reaching Out to Pets in Cape Town, South Africa
At IFAW, we believe that no animal should suffer from an illness or injury that can be easily treated. That’s why, when Read more »
Helping Pets in Johannesburg
Helping Pets in Johannesburg
In Johannesburg we have been delivering free veterinary treatment and pet care to 37 impoverished townships since 1992. Our m Read more »
Emergency cash sent to Cyprus to save animals threatened by starvation during fi
Emergency cash sent to Cyprus to save animals threatened by starvation during financial crisis
8th April 2013 by
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW – www.ifaw.org) has sent desperately needed emergency funds to Cyprus Read more »
First wild rhino calf born in India to a mother hand-raised by IFAW-WTI
First wild rhino calf born in India to a mother hand-raised by IFAW-WTI
8th April 2013 by
A healthy, female calf has been born in Manas National Park, to a rhinoceros hand-raised by IFAW-WTI as an orphan and moved Read more »
IFAW calls on Japan to end its cruel whaling for good as fleet returns with lowe
IFAW calls on Japan to end its cruel whaling for good as fleet returns with lowest catch
5th April 2013 by
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW www.ifaw.org) is urging Japan to abandon its dying whaling industry as the Read more »
Annual Report 2012
Annual Report 2012
5th April 2013 by
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In Paris, even dead elephants aren't safe from ivory poachers
4th April 2013 by Jason Bell
This brief video above from Euronews describes the scene at the Paris Natural History Museum. If there’s any doubt Read more »
What a difference a couple of months make: "Tika" in March 2013. Photo IFAW-NLW
UPDATE: recovering Canadian grizzly bear cub "Tika", now busy just being a bear
2nd April 2013 by Gail A Brunzo
Little Tika, the grizzly bear cub rescued by International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) partner Northern Lights Wildlife Read more »
Jamais sans mon chien
SLIDESHOW: helping the homeless and their pets in the East of France
2nd April 2013 by Charlotte Nivelet
The CAIR project: is an information centre designed to welcome cats and dogs and their homeless owners who live in Reims. Read more »
The new mobile veterinary unit and staff for Playa del Carmen, Mexico
New Mobile Veterinary Unit in Mexico will reach more animals than ever before
1st April 2013 by Hanna Lentz
In the fall of 2010, Project Managers Joaquin de la Torre and Erika Flores were driving through Playa del Carmen, Mexico, Read more »
WATCH: incredibly cute orphaned Russian bear cub takes her first steps
1st April 2013 by Dr. Maria (Masha) N. Vorontsova
Toma, seen taking her first steps in the video above, is one of six orphaned bear cubs recently rescued in Russia and Read more »

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Ivory Worship - Thousands of elephants die each year so that their tusks can be carved into religious objects. Can the slaughter be stopped? See the original article »

Japan, Norway, others vote down South Atlantic Whale Sanctuary - The Los Angeles Times See the original article »

Mysterious Cape Cod dolphin beachings continue - CBSNEWS.com See the original article »

The New York Times: Dozens of Stranded Dolphins on Cape Cod Shores Perplex Rescuers See the original article »

The UAE National: "Falcon smuggler arrested at airport" - IFAW's Elsayed Mohamed is quoted: See the original article »

The Guardian: Activists push for international ban on legal trade in polar bear items See the original article »

Los Angeles Times - "South Korea said to be scrapping whaling plan after outcry" - IFAW's Matt Collis is quoted: See the original article »

 

 

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