Stunning Victory for Whales

Breaking News: The International Whaling Commission’s controversial proposal to legalize commercial whaling has failed.

This stunning news comes after IFAW supporters around the world voiced their opposition to the plan through hundreds-of-thousands of phone calls, emails, letters, postcards, and petition signatures.

Thanks to everyone who acted and helped win this victory for whales!

Read more about this triumph for whales

Released Vulture Won’t Take Wing

Two black vultures that had been brought to IFAW’s Beijing Raptor Rescue Center (BRRC) earlier this year were released last Sunday.  But as this China Daily article explains, only one of the raptors took flight.  

The timid bird has been brought back to the Center and paired up with another black vulture to learn the necessary survival skills and to be less reliant on his human caretakers.  IFAW’s BRRC will attempt another release when the raptor is ready.

To learn more about IFAW’s Beijing Raptor Rescue Center.

Oil slick threatens millions of birds and other wildlife

The massive oil spill now coming onto shore on the US Gulf Coast is a grave threat to wildlife and may cause an environmental catastrophe of historic proportions.

IFAW collaborates closely with the Louisiana State Animal Response Team (L-SART) and recently completed animal rescue trainings including the use of boats and water rescue.

IFAW’s Ian Robinson, Emergency Relief Director, describes the oil spill's threat to birds and other wildlife

Read IFAW’s Latest World of Animals

The latest issue of IFAW’s magazine World of Animals is out!

Click here to read about the special bonds we have with our animal companions, elephants on the move, penguins rescued in Africa, and a whole lot more.