Authorities in Colombia have approved a controversial plan to reduce the growing population of wild hippos descended from animals once owned by drug lord Pablo Escobar. The animals, often referred to as “cocaine hippos”, now roam freely across parts of the country, raising concerns among officials and environmental experts. A growing ecological problem The hippos are … [Read more...] about Colombia to kill dozens of “cocaine hippos” linked to Pablo Escobar
Animal Rights
Over 14,000 Wild Horses Are Set to Be Rounded Up and Removed from the Western U.S. in 2026
More than 14,000 wild horses are set to be rounded up across the western United States in 2026, under a federal plan aimed at managing growing populations and strained natural resources. The operation, led by the Bureau of Land Management, is part of a broader strategy to address overpopulation and the effects of prolonged drought on public lands. According to officials, … [Read more...] about Over 14,000 Wild Horses Are Set to Be Rounded Up and Removed from the Western U.S. in 2026
Homeless dog gets on bus and sits in passenger seat: Driver says it’s wonderful
There are animal lovers, big and small, the world over, who assume responsibility every day to improve the lives of animals. Sometimes it can be those you least expect; a cashier at your local supermarket, your children’s school teacher perhaps, or, as in this case, a bus driver. The friendly gesture this driver made is so overwhelmingly cute and positive that it made my … [Read more...] about Homeless dog gets on bus and sits in passenger seat: Driver says it’s wonderful
Fox seen chased by hound during trail hunt in Cotswold village
Footage recorded in a quiet Cotswold village has reignited concerns that illegal fox hunting may still be taking place, despite a nationwide ban introduced two decades ago. The video shows a hunt hound appearing to pursue a fox through the village of Icomb, near Stow-on-the-Wold in Gloucestershire. The incident occurred on Tuesday, December 16, and has since been reported to … [Read more...] about Fox seen chased by hound during trail hunt in Cotswold village
Bear Caesar: From Bile Farm Torture to Freedom — and the Cost of Survival
Bears are among the most intelligent mammals on Earth. Scientific studies on American black bears have demonstrated advanced cognitive abilities, including basic counting and problem-solving skills. Despite this, thousands of bears around the world have endured extreme confinement and physical abuse for commercial exploitation. Few cases illustrate this cruelty more clearly … [Read more...] about Bear Caesar: From Bile Farm Torture to Freedom — and the Cost of Survival