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22nd July 2011 Elena Zharkova
After the first working day, the weather turned bad, and continued with the fog and wind for a week. However, we had lots Read more »
22nd July 2011 Vicki Fishlock
Most of my previous posts have been concerned with introducing the Amboseli Elephant Research Project, my particular study Read more »
A grauer gorilla in the Congo.
21st July 2011 Michael Booth
On the heels of the grizzly bear airlift in British Columbia, the International Fund for Animal Welfare's (IFAW) Read more »
20th July 2011 Jason Bell
Jewels such as Liwonde have the potential to contribute enormously to Malawi’s economy and reputation as one of Read more »
19th July 2011 Janice Hannah
There are always things that you see in the communities that are tough.  Everyone is different and different things are Read more »
18th July 2011 Janice Hannah
Today the vets expect to do about 11 surgeries including some cats or kittens.  The set up in the school classroom is Read more »
15th July 2011 Janice Hannah
Chipmunk is actually a community dog.  He has about six different ‘owners’ who feed him but really, the whole community Read more »
14th July 2011 Patrick Ramage
For much of today, there hasn't been anything to see. But behind closed doors at the end of a hallway in the Hotel de Read more »
14th July 2011 Megan Moore
Something pretty incredible happened today.  Today we drove 20 minutes down the road to Soufriere to visit their primary Read more »
6th June 2013
This week during a visit to Cozumel, Mexico, our team discovered a dog in desperate need of help. Covered in used motor oil Watch Video »
3rd June 2013
Watch the amazing video of Cinderella's release back into the wild, shot on location by IFAW staff working in Russia. I Watch Video »
4th June 2013
Music and art are my life, and animals have always been important to me. When I met Donna Gadomski of the International Watch Video »
23rd May 2013
In the video above, IFAW CEO & President Azzedine Downes speaks with INTERPOL at their headquarters in Lyon, France. Watch Video »
20th May 2013
It is 8 am. The temperature is already near 40°C on this part of the planet, which has now been identified as a high- Watch Video »
10th May 2013
WARNING: the video above may be disturbing to some viewers. This week’s video of the horrific attack of a small Watch Video »
8th April 2013
In this brief video above you can hear the IFAW-WTI team member and in this instance also camera person, Bhaskar Choudhury Watch Video »
4th April 2013
This brief video above from Euronews describes the scene at the Paris Natural History Museum. If there’s any doubt Watch Video »
1st April 2013
Toma, seen taking her first steps in the video above, is one of six orphaned bear cubs recently rescued in Russia and Watch Video »
14th June 2005
Japan threatens to break the 20-year moratorium on commercial whaling set up by the IWC. Senior Japanese official Yoshimasa Hayashi told AFP in Washington recently "We are running out of patience after waiting for 20 years," Media reports reveal t Read more »
9th June 2005
According to widespread media reports and government sources, Japan will shortly announce plans to double its “scientific” whaling in protected waters around Antarctica and to add two new protected species, fin and humpback whales, to Read more »
26th May 2005
The dogs are being moved from the Beijing Human and Animal Environmental Education Center (BHAEEC) in China to the NSALA facilities in Port Washington, NY, to provide an immediate solution to overcrowding faced by dog shelters in China and to find Read more »
25th May 2005
The British, French and German governments also issued a message which strongly criticised the Marine Research Institute’s proposals for 39 minke whales to be taken this year. IFAW condemned the recommendation as cruel, unnecessary and econom Read more »
25th May 2005
The British, French and German governments also issued a message which strongly criticised the Marine Research Institute’s proposals for 39 minke whales to be taken this year.   IFAW condemned the recommendation as cruel, unnecessary and e Read more »
20th May 2005
However, the plans are powerless to stop Japanese whaling—one of the most serious threats to whale recovery. “It is all well and good for Australia to attempt to put her own house in order but there are other governments that are determ Read more »
19th May 2005
An IFAW-led coalition, including World Wildlife Fund, Nature Canada, Birds Studies Canada and the Sierra Club of Canada, campaigned in favor of the new legislation.  "The broad spectrum of support on this bill is something seldom seen in Cana Read more »
4th May 2005
During the month of May, IFAW’s Song of the Whale team will be working to assist the Action Plan for the Recovery of the Atlantic monk seal, which is part of the Bonn Convention;  In collaboration with Spanish conservationists from CBD- Read more »
4th May 2005
“We appreciate the recognition and encourage new users to visit ifaw.org to learn how to create a better world for animals and people,” said A.J. Cady, IFAW’s Director of Online Campaigns and Marketing. IFAW will be honored alongs Read more »
IFAW‘s Approach to Dog and Cat Issues
As domesticated animals, dogs and cats rely on us for the basic care that is essential for their health and well-being. At Read more »
The Economics of Japanese Whaling
Official government of Japan statistics, Japanese press clippings, and public opinion polling in Japan show conclusively that Read more »
2012 SOTW Azores Research USA cruise report March 13
The IFAW research vessel Song of the Whale (SOTW) left the Azores at the beginning of May bound for the north-east coast of t Read more »
US Audited Financials
Financial Statements for the years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011. Read more »
US IRS 990 Tax Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax for Fiscal Year beginning 7/1/2011 and ending 6/30/2012 Read more »
Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act
An estimated 10,000 to 20,000 big cats are kept as pets and for profit in places like basements, backyards and roadside zoos Read more »
Annual Report 2012
Annual report 2012 Read more »
World of Animals Issue 15
World of Animals Issue 15 Read more »
Criminal Nature: The Global Security Implications of the Illegal Wildlife Trade
The illicit trade in wildlife is not only a serious global environmental crime with profoundly negative impacts for endangere Read more »
China Applies Trade Ban to Wildlife Auctions
11th January 2012 by
 IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare—www.ifaw.org) applauds an emergency notice from China’s State Read more »
 "Antalope" from "The History of Four-footed Beasts" (1607). Source: Wikipedia
10th January 2012 by Jeffrey Flocken
This week, following a court challenge, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service revoked a seven year-old exemption that among Read more »
South Africa, New Thread in the Ivory Web?
10th January 2012 by
Asian officials yesterday intercepted a large-scale consignment of illegal ivory shipped from Cape Town, South Africa Read more »
VIDEO: It’s not a question of animals or people
9th January 2012 by Vivek Menon
As A Shawl to Die For, a documentary on Vimeo, amply shows, it’s possible to conserve wildlife while also helping Read more »
Warning: Wild animals do not make good pets
9th January 2012 by Dr. Elsayed Ahmed Mohamed
Public health officers in Ajman, United Arab Emirates, are taking action against people who keep wild animals in their homes Read more »
Federal Officials Go “Cyberwild” Busting Illegal Wildlife Traders
7th January 2012 by Paul Todd
Yesterday morning, federal and State of California law enforcement officials filed charges against 12 people for allegedly Read more »
This was becoming like chasing the Holy Grail.
6th January 2012 by Lesley O'Donnell
When the International Fund for Animal Welfare first requested access to some European Commission documents little did we Read more »
The arrival of tiny calves catalyse huge changes in the social dynamics of famil
6th January 2012 by Vicki Fishlock
Recently, I met up with Steve Njumbi, Head of Programmes at the International Fund for Animal Welfare. Steve was trained Read more »
6th January 2012 by
Today, federal and California law enforcement officials filed charges against several people who were caught during “ 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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