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A bubble curtain helps to reduce the noise of pile driving.
Using bubbles and vibrators to help protect whales from underwater noise pollution
11th April 2013 Vassili Papastavrou
In addition to shipping noise there are two other sources of underwater noise pollution which threaten whales and dolphins. Read more »
A much more restful Twiggy lounges during a recent spring afternoon.
Twiggy the dog update: routine is not always routine
10th April 2013 Janice Hannah
I am just about to pack the van and prep to head north next week, but a lot has happened with Twiggy over the past week, and Read more »
Juvenile harbor seal born this year (probably 1-3 months old) Local Cape residen
4 quick tips when you encounter seals naturally hanging out on beaches
10th April 2013 Misty Niemeyer
The phone started ringing at 7 am with reports of young seals on several beaches, and calls continued to come in all day. Read more »
During December 2011 the Beijing auction house, Googut listed over 400 bottles o
Chinese trading ban sees huge decrease in endangered species auction sales
9th April 2013 Grace Ge Gabriel
It is not often that we can talk about the impact of our campaign to reduce the trade of endangered species in quantifiable Read more »
The headquarters of IMO are in London, south of the river Thames overlooking th
Welcome noise reduction steps taken for whales at the International Maritime Organization
8th April 2013 Vassili Papastavrou
Underwater noise pollution from ships poses a serious threat to whales and dolphins. So it's great that the Read more »
At UN, a welcome treaty on small arms trade could benefit threatened wildlife
At UN, a welcome treaty on small arms trade could benefit threatened wildlife
8th April 2013 Paul Todd
The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly approved a new treaty aimed at regulating the global trade in Read more »
WATCH: mother rhino and little one reunited in India
8th April 2013 Dr. Ian Robinson
In this brief video above you can hear the IFAW-WTI team member and in this instance also camera person, Bhaskar Choudhury Read more »
Determined to avoid animals starving in Cyprus, funds finally reach shelters
Determined to avoid animals starving in Cyprus, funds finally reach shelters
8th April 2013 Sonja Van Tichelen
Disasters affecting people and animals can happen anywhere at any time. The International Fund for Animal Welfare has a Read more »
All 8 puppies survived, thanks to caring community members and IFAW’s support
Despite challenges, welfare of animals in Playa del Carmen continues to improve
5th April 2013 Erika Flores
Playa del Carmen is a paradise; but it also has a history of municipal neglect towards dogs kept in civic facilities. Read more »
IFAW Seal Hunt Watch 2012 - surveying the first day of the hunt
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IFAW Canadian commercial seal hunt - Newfoundland opening day
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IFAW seal program director Sheryl Fink on seal products
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Waste and cruelty are endemic at the commercial seal hunt
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Spotlight South Africa: Watch “People of Dogs” talk CLAW
30th May 2012
I have travelled to nearly all of the International Fund for Animal Welfare projects around the world, and have always been Watch Video »
Watch Cynthia Moss on elephant mothers
10th May 2012
Every year, thousands of elephants are slaughtered for their ivory. Join our elephant march today to convince governments Watch Video »
How you’re helping on the frontline of wildlife protection in Kenya
30th April 2012
In this video interview, International Fund for Animal Welfare, James Isiche Director, Eastern Africa, gives a terrific Watch Video »
VIDEO: Slow start to Canadian seal hunt as sealers stay home
13th April 2012
There is nothing more frustrating than being prepared to document the commercial seal hunt and being kept down by one thing Watch Video »
Canadian commercial seal hunt - Newfoundland opening day
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EU Parliament takes strong stand against Japanese whaling in trade talks
EU Parliament takes strong stand against Japanese whaling in trade talks
12th October 2012
European Parliamentarians have taken a strong stand against whaling in the context of EU – Japan trade negotiations. The adopted amendments  tabled by MEP David Martin (S&D) note the serious divergences between the EU and Japan on issu Read more »
Success for the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) can only come one anima
Success for the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) can only come one animal at a time
12th October 2012
In a bid to reintroduce the protection of biodiversity to the ongoing CBD conference the International Fund for Animal Welfare (www.ifaw.org) and the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) hosted a showcase on ‘wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and welfar Read more »
Poachers claim five rhinos in three days in Northeast India
Poachers claim five rhinos in three days in Northeast India
2nd October 2012
Five rare rhinos have been brutally poached last week near Kaziranga National Park in the northeast Indian state of Assam. When discovered, four were dead and one was still alive, bleeding and in critical state with its horn hacked off. Efforts to tr Read more »
Leonardo DiCaprio Kicks Off IFAW’s Animal Action Week
Leonardo DiCaprio Kicks Off IFAW’s Animal Action Week
1st October 2012
Actor and activist Leonardo DiCaprio joined IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare – www.ifaw.org) today in calling for the world community to step up efforts to save elephants from poaching and the illegal ivory trade, which have escalate Read more »
IFAW condemns Canadian and Norwegian WTO Challenge on EU ban of seal products
IFAW condemns Canadian and Norwegian WTO Challenge on EU ban of seal products
25th September 2012
Canada and Norway have formally requested panelists to be appointed for their joint challenge to the EU trade ban of commercial seal products at the World Trade Organization (WTO). This latest attempt to overthrow the EU legislation was met with frus Read more »
Amber Valletta partners with IFAW to help California whales
Amber Valletta partners with IFAW to help California whales
20th September 2012
Actress and activist Amber Valletta joins the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW - www.ifaw.org) at the BLUE Ocean Film Festival in Monterey, California, September 26 – 28 to raise awareness of  entangled whales in California. Read more »
A European badger in its native environment. Badger image via Shutterstock
Brian May brings Team Badger – the biggest animal welfare consortium ever – to London to save Britain’s badgers
18th September 2012
Queen guitarist and animal welfare champion, Brian May, will launch the national Team Badger campaign in London with a giant billboard Ad site 5, West Cromwell Road, Intersection with Warwick Road, (West Kensington overpass) London, SW5 “Th Read more »
Wildlife Traffickers put on Notice as Ethiopian Crime Busters undergo Training
Wildlife Traffickers put on Notice as Ethiopian Crime Busters undergo Training
17th September 2012
More than 35 Ethiopian law enforcement professionals are attending a training workshop to improve their capacity and ability to more effectively fight illegal wildlife trade. The national training workshop is specially designed for officers working a Read more »
Senator Kerry Introduces the Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act Tigers, lions and communities across the country may soon receive critical protection
17th September 2012
 U.S. Senator John Kerry (D-MA) today introduced S.3547, the Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act, aimed at prohibiting private possession and breeding of captive big cats in the United States. The House version of the bill was introduced b Read more »
Polar Bear Hunt Economic Study
Polar Bear Hunt Economic Study
Polar Bear Hunt Economic Study Read more »
Emergency Relief for Animals
Emergency relief for animals
Extending a Lifeline - Elephants orphaned by conflict, penguins affected by climate change, dogs and cats stranded after disa Read more »
Combating Threats to Elephants
Combating Threats to Elephants
IFAW is working with governments, customs officers and rangers to protect wildlife from poaching and illegal wildlife trade. Read more »
Stopping Private Ownership of Captive Big Cats
Stopping Private Ownership of Captive Big Cats
Some 10,000 to 20,000 big cats are kept captive by private owners in the U.S. The exact number is a mystery because there are Read more »
Presentation to Canada's Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans regarding a proposed grey seal cull, February 2012
In 2011 and into the following year, Canada's Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans undertook a review of pro Read more »
Marine Mammal Rescue and Research Fact Sheet
Marine Mammal Rescue and Research Fact Sheet
Cape Cod is one of only a few places in the world where multiple whales and dolphins frequently beach themselves. These mass Read more »
World of Animals Issue 10
World of Animals Issue 10
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Illegal ivory activities in recent months
Illegal ivory activities in recent months
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Survey for harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) of the Dogger Bank and southern
Survey for harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) of the Dogger Bank and southern North Sea
Final report for a survey for harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) of the Dogger Bank and southern North Sea conducted from Read more »
Annual Report 2012
Annual Report 2012
6th May 2013 by
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Audited Financials
United Kingdom Audited Financial Statement - IFAW UK Charity
3rd May 2013 by
Financial Statements - IFAW UK Charity registered number 1024806 For the Year Ended June 30, 2012 Read more »
Audited Financials
United Kingdom Audited Financial Statement - IFAW in Action
3rd May 2013 by
Financial Statements - IFAW in Action For the Year Ended June 30, 2012 Read more »
Financial Statements – IFAW Commerce Limited
Financial Statements – IFAW Commerce Limited
3rd May 2013 by
Financial Statements – IFAW Commerce Limited For the Year Ended June 30, 2012 Read more »
The author speaking with festival attendees.
At Switzerland’s Bex Festival of Nature, visitors learn about challenges facing wildlife
30th April 2013 by Mia Crnojevic
Recently, the International Fund for Animal Welfare was invited to participate at the Bex Festival in Switzerland, a weekend Read more »
IFAW Leave a legacy for future generations
IFAW Leave a legacy for future generations
30th April 2013 by
Our mission is to improve the welfare of wild and domestic animals throughout the world by reducing commercial exploitation Read more »
Travelers through South Africa's Lanseria Airport asked to "Think Twice" about w
Travelers through South Africa's Lanseria Airport asked to "Think Twice" about wildlife
29th April 2013 by Christina Pretorius
When the headlines scream daily about the massacre of elephants for their ivory, or the appalling cruelty of rhino poaching Read more »
Mourning the passing of a passionate Pakistani animal advocate
Mourning the passing of a passionate Pakistani animal advocate
29th April 2013 by Gail A Brunzo
With great sorrow, the Ravi Foundation in Pakistan has announced to The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) the Read more »
Golden Bond Marathon form
Golden Bond Marathon form
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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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