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Fallow seeds become active growth for dogs and cats in Bosnia
Fallow seeds become active growth for dogs and cats in Bosnia
22nd April 2013 Hanna Lentz
In Bosnia, many communities have found roaming dogs to be a significant problem – both in terms of human safety as Read more »
Orcas off the coast of Vancouver Island, Canada
Bill Oddie's musings on his pursuit of the well-traveled cetacean, the orca
18th April 2013 Bill Oddie
I have now been on three whale watching trips in – or should that be from? - Iceland. The first one was quite a few Read more »
The author in James Bay, Quebec with First Nation dogs.
Challenging assumptions about dogs and First Nations
18th April 2013 Michelle Cliffe
I’m on my second visit to James Bay, Quebec for the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) Northern Dogs Project Read more »
Dogs at the Nicosia Dog Shelter were happy to receive much needed food.
Dogs in Cyprus get much needed help
17th April 2013 James Pirnay
Last week, the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) wired an emergency disaster grant to our local partner Cyprus Read more »
On the frozen ice of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, a sealer moves in to kill a seal
Despite strong opposition and a vanishing market, commercial seal slaughter begins in Canada
12th April 2013 Sheryl Fink
The 2013 commercial seal hunt opened earlier this week off the shores of Newfoundland, Canada. This year will mark my first Read more »
IFAW billboards, posters and banners in Congo's capital Brazzaville and Northern
Animal welfare advocacy in the Republic of Congo, "Our elephants are not for sale"
12th April 2013 Céline Sissler-Bienvenu
After an 8 hour flight from Paris, we arrived in Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of Congo. The city has close to Read more »
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 »
Fighting wildlife trafficking in Central Asia through training front-line enforcement agents
29th June 2012
About 30 customs officials, border police and wildlife law enforcement agents from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Watch Video »
Volunteer humpbacks take pride in waving Icelandic tourists away from eating whale meat
26th June 2012
This video captures some of the tourists who were approached during the “Meet Us Don’t Eat Us” campaign Watch Video »
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WATCH: Cynthia Moss and Vicky Fishlock, two champions for elephants
15th June 2012
In some ways, elephants are no different than you and me. They recognize themselves as individuals and as close-knit family Watch Video »
Profiles in courage: Canadian Senator Mac Harb says no to commercial sealing
14th June 2012
Today a debate will begin in the Canadian Senate on Senator Mac Harb’s bill to end commercial sealing. A rational Watch Video »
WATCH: Siobhan Magnus, CEO Fred O’Regan and others at the 2012 IFAW Animal Action Awards
1st June 2012
CEO Fred O’Regan, Siobhan Magnus and other IFAW staff discuss the 2012 Animal Action Awards. There are three things I Watch Video »
Watch: Ridiculously cute and up-close Russian bear cub feeding
28th May 2012
Through through the spring  I was able twice to travel by train to the International Fund for Animal Welfare bear Watch Video »
Watch: The last DRC mountain gorillas again face an uncertain fate
24th May 2012
Yes, it’s happening again. A few weeks ago, the delicate state of peace in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo was Watch Video »
IFAW Seal Hunt Watch 2012 - surveying the first day of the hunt
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MEPs including C Stilher, G. Wilmott, A McCarthy on the day the Europe
Russia Joins Fray at WTO Over EU Ban on Seal Products
5th November 2012
Russia has officially requested Third Party status at the ongoing WTO case against the EU ban on seal products. This development was welcomed today by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW - www.ifaw.org ). "Europeans and Russians are Read more »
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ASPCA Rescues Animal Victims of Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey
4th November 2012
The ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®), at the request of the Ocean County Health Department and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department in Toms River, N.J., has dispatched its disaster response team to co Read more »
Fond farewell to IFAW CEO and President
Fond farewell to IFAW CEO and President
30th October 2012
The Board of Directors of the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW www.ifaw.org) today announced that Mr Fred O’Regan will step down as CEO and President at the end of the year. Mr O’Regan has served IFAW, which has offices worldwi Read more »
EU Parliament calls on Japan to stop whaling or risk harpooning trade talks
EU Parliament calls on Japan to stop whaling or risk harpooning trade talks
25th October 2012
The European Parliament today called for an end to Japanese so-called ‘scientific whaling’ as part of a resolution on EU-Japan trade talks. The adopted text notes the serious divergences between the EU and Japan on issues related to the m Read more »
IFAW: Grey seal cull not supported by science
IFAW: Grey seal cull not supported by science
23rd October 2012
The Canadian Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans today released a report recommending a mass cull of 70,000 grey seals in the Gulf of St Lawrence, a recommendation the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) calls an unethical and risky gam Read more »
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Hong Kong Ivory Seizure Smashes Deadly Records for Elephants
22nd October 2012
The seizure of a record-smashing 3,81 tonnes of illegal ivory in Hong Kong on Saturday – the largest ever in China and the largest worldwide in two years - makes the past 24 months among the deadliest for elephants in recent time. Hong Kong off Read more »
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 »
Protecting and Saving Animals
Protecting and Saving Animals
Elephants at risk from poachers, whales and seals threatened by cruel hunts, wildlife and pets stranded after disasters Read more »
Saving Whales
Saving Whales
From pollution to climate change to whaling, these magnificent creatures face more threats than ever. Read more »
Stopping Illegal Wildlife Trade
Stopping Illegal Wildlife Trade
Elephants, tigers and other endangered wildlife are being killed at an alarming rate for trinkets, potions and fashion. Read more »
2012 Azores cruise report
2012 Azores cruise report
Cruise report for a survey of cetaceans in the Azores, Portugal, conducted from R/V Song of the Whale 5th April – 8th M Read more »
World of Animals Issue 11
World of Animals Issue 11
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Bringing Back Manas
Bringing Back Manas
Conserving the forest and wildlife of the Bodoland Territorial Council Read more »
Turning the Tide
Turning the Tide
The campaign to save Vhali, the Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) in Gujarat Read more »
Walking the Bears
Walking the Bears
Rehabilitation of Asiatic black bears in Arunachal Pradesh Read more »
Annual Report 2011
Annual Report 2011
Annual Report 1 July 2010 - 30 June 2011 Read more »
IFAW organizes training workshop on wildlife trafficking in Lebanon
IFAW organizes training workshop on wildlife trafficking in Lebanon
7th May 2013 by
International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW – www.ifaw.org) is organizing specialized training on prevention of Read more »
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Killing of endangered fin whales looks set to resume in Iceland – despite poor market and international opposition
7th May 2013 by
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW www.ifaw.org) has condemned an apparent decision to resume the cruel Read more »
IFAW UK Director Robbie Marsland speaking at our Parliamentary event this spring
Proroguing of UK Parliament fails to stop a full house gathering for wildlife crime event
6th May 2013 by Robbie Marsland
This week, I learned a new word – prorogue. It’s what the UK Parliament does when it shuts down. Once in a blue 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
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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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