Animal abuse
Dog burnt to death in Lag Ba'omer bonfire, police arrest two on suspicion of animal cruelty
Two people employed at a luxury hotel operating in the area were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the act. As far as is known, one of them allegedly carried out the act while the other filmed.
Animal rights organization urges Nature and Parks Authority to cease shooting of stray dogs
Police arrest five in connection with attacking, killing Palestinian shepherd’s sheep
Newborn African lion cub rescued from Istanbul smugglers
Abused lion cub who was smuggled to Israel now thriving in South Africa
The cub, newly named Zion-Neev, is adapting to his new life at the Simbonga Game Reserve & Sanctuary.
Treatment of cocaine-addicted rats sparks ethics investigation at US university
The experiment was funded by grant money from the US National Institutes of Health.
Israel Police arrest man for illegal trafficking of python snakes
The animals were found held in violation of the law, in conditions deemed to be "ignominious," police said. He was also missing a permit for the possession and trade of pythons.
Sleepy Ukrainian rescue bear goes viral after waking up with bedhead
Chada the rescue bear is a critically endangered Himalayan Brown Bear, with only 300 members of the species estimated to be left in the wild.
Seven dead horses in 10 days after Kentucky Derby
The advocacy group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) sharply criticized the Churchill Downs track after Saturday's second death.
Dog that developed alcoholism after owner's death makes full recovery
After losing his owner and his brother and recovering from alcohol dependency, Coco has not had the easiest time. He is now looking for a warm and loving home.
Florida aquarium to release orca after more than 50 years in captivity
The process to return Lolita to her "home waters" was years in the making, beginning with the transfer of the aquarium's ownership to The Dolphin Co.
Mexican zookeeper accused of slaughtering rare goats for holiday dinner
The zookeeper in Mexico was also accused of trafficking rare animals.
Kyiv Zoo keeps Tony the gorilla warm despite daily power cuts
Tony, and his other primate friends, need to be warmed by a wood fire oven as Russia has targetted Ukrainian power and heating.
Birthright Israel considering canceling all camel rides during Israel trips - exclusive
The often highly-anticipated tourist activity of riding camels may come to an end for Birthright Israel participants.
