Animal abuse

Bambi's big break: Israel Police, IDF rescue two gazelle fawns during weapons raid in West Bank

The suspect, a 39-year-old resident of the area, was taken for questioning and admitted to several offenses involving harming and illegally possessing protected natural assets.

IDF, Israel Police rescue two gazelle fawns during weapons raid in West Bank, July 7, 2026.
A woman walks her dogs as Orange County sheriff's deputies block Western Avenue after a chemical leak from a large storage tank prompted evacuations in Garden Grove, California, on May 24, 2026.

California authorities uncover suspected mass killing of hundreds of rescue dogs

Paige the elephant at Texas Republican party’s annual convention, June 12, 2026.

Bad 'Pee-R': Elephant in the room urinates on Republican convention floor, sparking condemnations

People build bonfires on Lag Ba'omer on May 4, 2026.

Dog burnt to death in Lag Ba'omer bonfire, police arrest two on suspicion of animal cruelty


Australia stops ship carrying livestock from sailing around Africa to Israel

The MV Bahijah sailed from Australia for Israel on January 5 but abandoned passage through the Red Sea due to threat of attack by Houthis and was ordered home by the Australian government.

 Ship and tug boats are seen at the Red Sea port of Hodeidah, Yemen February 1, 2017.

Not so dumb: Chickens communicate their emotions with unique clucks

Researchers found that humans can tell if chickens are excited or displeased just by the sound of their clucks.

 A cage-free chicken (illustrative)

Watch: Leopard attacked by 50 skittish baboons

Video captured by a nature enthusiast showcases a leopard's pursuit of a "light meal" turning into a desperate struggle.


Israel intercepts attempted smuggling of dozens of exotic birds

Exotic animals can pose a severe threat to the environment in the event that they escape their captivity.

 The birds were siezed by the Parks and Nature Authority.

Florida man pretends to be vet, kills pregnant Chihuahua

61-year-old Sanchez was a pet groomer, not a vet, and performed a C-Section with non-medical grade equiptment.

A Chihuahua dog looks on during celebrations of Maslenitsa, a pagan holiday, marking the end of the winter in the village of Nikola Lenivets in Kaluga region, Russia March 13, 2021.

WATCH: Parks authority saves baby deer illegally held in Arab town

The deer was transferred to the Wildlife Hospital in the Safari Zoo in Ramat Gan for thorough examination and continued treatment.

 An injured fawn rescued by police and the Nature and Parks Authority

Dogs rescued from abusive living conditions during Israel Police operation

The innocent animals, previously subjected to neglect at the hands of now-apprehended criminals, have been given a second chance at a better life.

 Israel Police conducted a successful operation, rescuing dogs from deplorable conditions

Sri Lanka rescinds monkey sale to China amid fears they will be eaten

“I am very happy to hear this,” Sanjeeva Jayawardena, the President's Counsel, is cited as having said. “These monkeys will end up in Chinese restaurants.”

A group of monkeys rest on a wall at a Buddhist temple in Colombo, October 16, 2009.

Foreign worker in Israel hits dog, stabs coworker after asked to stop

In response to his coworker's comment, the assailant grabbed a large knife and began striking and stabbing the victim in the head, body, and hands. 

 Illustrative image of a dog on a leash.

Investigation uncovers global network of sadistic monkey torture

The investigation included BBC journalists going undercover in one of the torture groups on Telegram. At least 20 people are now under investigation, including three women who have been arrested

Macaque at Sacred Monkey Forest, Bali, Indonesia