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In China, vaccinating dogs can save lives
In honor of World Rabies Day, we're throwing a few parties
27th September 2012 Kate Nattrass Atema
A few years ago, in the midst of a growing rabies epidemic in Bali, I received a phone call from our partner at the Bali Read more »
WATCH: Marine Mammal Rescue Rehabilitated Seal Release
27th September 2012 Michael Booth
In this short video, produced by the International Fund for Animal Welfare, an entangled juvenile seal who came to be known Read more »
Policy spotlight: working in Germany and Arabia to save the shark
Policy spotlight: working in Germany and Arabia to save the shark
26th September 2012 Dr. Ralf (Perry) Sonntag
A few decades ago sharks were considered the monsters of the sea, you would be better off if you didn’t come across Read more »
Amending Turkey's animal welfare law would be bad news for street dogs
Amending Turkey's animal welfare law would be bad news for street dogs
26th September 2012 Hanna Lentz
Concern is quickly rising over a proposed amendment to Turkey’s 2004 Animal Protection Law  - No.5199 – Read more »
Innovation and collaboration mark the Dog Population Management Conference
Innovation and collaboration mark the Dog Population Management Conference
25th September 2012 Kate Nattrass Atema
The first week of September marked an important moment in the effort to end the needless suffering of dogs all over the Read more »
Ravi Foundation helps animals affected by delayed monsoon rains in Pakistan
Partner spotlight: Ravi Foundation helps animals affected by delayed monsoon rains in Pakistan
25th September 2012 Shannon Walajtys
The International Fund for Animal Welfare Disaster Response partner Ravi Foundation has deployed their assessment, rescue, Read more »
Time to act on our World Conservation Congress commitments
Time to act on our World Conservation Congress commitments
24th September 2012 Peter Pueschel
Back from the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Korea, I am worried if we do not start to “walk our talk” as Read more »
Tony Hamilton from the BC Ministries of Environment holds the retrieved tracking
UPDATE: Bella Coola B.C. grizzly bear tracking collars retrieved
21st September 2012 Gail A Brunzo
Lori, Dean, Drew and Jason, the four grizzly bear cubs that were successfully rehabilitated and released back into the wilds Read more »
Free roaming elephants at Majete Wildlife Reserve in Malawi. © IFAW
Flashback: resolving human and animal conflict in Malawi – how are the elephants today?
21st September 2012 Neil Greenwood
In June of 2009, the International Fund for Animal Welfare embarked on a massive project to relocate 83 elephants from the Read more »
Killer whales in Canada find a hole to swim through, let’s hope the minke are as lucky
11th January 2013
The above SkyTV video shows the killer whales surfacing through a hole in the ice to get access to air. Whales, dolphins Watch Video »
© IFAW/D. Willetts
Bipartisan bill prohibiting private possession of big cats introduced in House, with Senate bill to follow
29th February 2012
Today, bipartisan legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives that would prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats. The “Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act,” introduced by Rep. Buck McKeon (R-CA) a Read more »
New alliance calls for unprecedented protection for Antarctica’s oceans
29th February 2012
 The Antarctic Ocean Alliance, an international collective of environmental organizations and high-profile supporters, have come together to call for the world’s largest network of marine protected areas and no-take marine reserves to be e Read more »
A map of Cameroon showing the areas where elephant carcasses have been found
Breaking News - Another 14 slaughtered elephants discovered in Cameroon (GRAPHIC IMAGE)
22nd February 2012
14 dead elephants have been found in Boubandjida National Park, Cameroon, just a week after the grizzly discovery of at least 200 elephants slaughtered by poachers for their tusks. The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW – www.ifaw Read more »
Karma Dukpa (left), Director General, DoFPS, MoAF, Bhutan with Vivek Menon signi
IFAW-WTI commits to work with Bhutan help save wildlife
17th February 2012
Committing to help Bhutan save its natural heritage, the International Fund for Animal Welfare-Wildlife Trust of India (IFAW-WTI) today signed an agreement with the Himalayan nation’s Department of Forest and Park Services (DoFPS), Ministry of Read more »
A map of Cameroon showing the areas where elephant carcasses have been found
More than 200 elephants slaughtered in Cameroon since January - massacre continues (GRAPHIC IMAGE)
16th February 2012
Poachers have slaughtered at least 200 elephants for their tusks in Cameroon in a continuing killing spree that began in mid-January. The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW – www.ifaw.org) said an armed gang of Sudanese poachers had ki Read more »
An adult female rhino and calf feeding in Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Demonstrating death--rhino dies during operation
10th February 2012
The death of a rhinoceros in South Africa while being fitted with supposedly life-saving devices has highlighted the desperation of conservationists to save this threatened species. “Desperate circumstances have brought about a situation where Read more »
Tough Justice for Woman Guilty of Animal Cruelty
Tough justice for woman guilty of animal cruelty
9th February 2012
One of the toughest judgments ever for animal cruelty in South Africa was handed down by a Krugersdorp court today. Antoinette van Wyk (34), a mother of three, was sentenced to 12 months in prison, suspended for five years, plus a further 12 months h Read more »
Building Capacity for Tanzania Government Officials to Fight Wildlife Crime
7th February 2012
More than 30 officials from wildlife law enforcement, customs, immigration, ports, judicial and park management in Tanzania are attending a national training workshop to enhance their capacity and ability to fight and prevent wildlife crimes. The wee Read more »
IFAW says sealers should not pin hopes on Conservative Government support
IFAW says sealers should not pin hopes on Conservative Government support
2nd February 2012
A “Day of the Seal” was arranged by Canada’s Conservative government on Parliament Hill today, purportedly to show support for sealers, but according to the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) the government is falling shor Read more »
Annual Report 2010
Annual Report 2010
1st April 2010
Annual Report 2010  Read more »
World of Animals Issue 3
World of Animals Issue 3
1st March 2010
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Elephants: Facts and Fables
Elephants: Facts and Fables
1st January 2010
In Elephants: Facts & Fables, Professor Rudi van Aarde notes that similar issues plague the debate over elephant conserva Read more »
Canopies and Corridors
Canopies and Corridors
1st January 2010
Conserving the forest of Garo Hills with elephants and gibbon as flagships Read more »
Canada’s Commercial Seal Slaughter 2009
Canada’s Commercial Seal Slaughter
1st December 2009
Canada’s commercial seal slaughter is neither humane nor adequately regulated. This is confirmed by a number of veterin Read more »
World of Animals Issue 2
World of Animals Issue 2
1st November 2009
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World of Animals Issue 1
World of Animals Issue 1
1st October 2009
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Whale Watching Worldwide
Whale Watching Worldwide
1st July 2009
Tourism numbers, expenditures and economic benefits Read more »
Annual Report 2009
1st May 2009
Annual Report 2009 Read more »
IFAW: Grey seal cull not supported by science
IFAW: Grey seal cull not supported by science
23rd October 2012 by
The Canadian Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans today released a report recommending a mass cull of 70,000 grey seals Read more »
Miss France recently attended the IFAW CAIR event in France.
Miss France lends her voice to our CAIR and Amboseli animal welfare efforts
22nd October 2012 by Delphine Wespiser
There’s an anecdote about my decision to get involved with IFAW: when I found out the Director was from Alsace like me Read more »
Benny is teaching us all about facing adversity with a positive attitude.
Finding a home for brave Benny will be easy, letting go will be the hard part
22nd October 2012 by Janice Hannah
Benny arrived on our Canadian Thanksgiving as expected and was at the vet’s office the next day for a diagnosis on his Read more »
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Hong Kong Ivory Seizure Smashes Deadly Records for Elephants
22nd October 2012 by
The seizure of a record-smashing 3,81 tonnes of illegal ivory in Hong Kong on Saturday – the largest ever in China and Read more »
MEP David Martin (seated) learning about whale research on board Song of the Wha
Free Trade deal with EU can help end Japan's Whaling
19th October 2012 by Adrian Hiel
There are three remaining countries in the world that engage in the cruel practice of commercial whaling and two of them are Read more »
Grey seals in the Atlantic: To cull or not to cull?
Grey seals in the Atlantic: To cull or not to cull?
19th October 2012 by
A report on grey seals in the Atlantic and the issue of whether to cull. Read more »
Canadian Senator Mac Harb.
Debate between pro-seal hunt rhetoric and solid science resumes in the Canadian Senate
17th October 2012 by Sheryl Fink
Yesterday, the Honourable Mac Harb bravely addressed the Senate of Canada as debate resumed on his bill to end the seal hunt Read more »
International Fund for Animal Welfare’s (IFAW) Film “Removed” Selected for Euge
International Fund for Animal Welfare’s (IFAW) Film “Removed” Selected for Eugene International Film Festival
17th October 2012 by
“Removed,” a film produced and directed by International Fund for Animal Welfare’s (IFAW www.ifaw.org) Read more »
Slideshow: favorite images of Balinese World Rabies Day participants
Slideshow: favorite images of Balinese World Rabies Day participants
16th October 2012 by Kate Nattrass Atema
This year for World Rabies Day, the International Fund for Animal Welfare and Bali Animal Welfare Association (BAWA) were 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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