26 February 2019
Protest ends sexual harassment of sun bear at Indonesian circus
While no laws protect animals from sexual harassment, public protests organised by Animals Asia’s partner have led to a management u-turn.
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19 February 2019
Vietnamese Buddhist monk speaks out against animal cruelty at New Year festivals
Buddhist monk Thich Minh Thanh has told media in Vietnam that beginning the New Year by chopping pigs or stabbing buffalos will not bring good luck.
15 February 2019
World Whale Day: The beluga communities crushed for the circus
Distinctive white whales live in communal groups, migrate thousands of miles and raise each other’s young, but are being poached to stock aquariums.
15 February 2019
Hippos: Aggressive and deadly, but also vital to Africa’s ecosystems
The hippo is crucial to entire ecosystems and as populations dwindle, their loss will cause other species to die out too.
14 February 2019
Rescued sun bear steps on grass for first time after 15 years of cruel captivity
Sun bear Aurora worked up the courage to explore the unknown – finding cool grass beneath her paws, coconuts and even potential new friends.
12 February 2019
Protected species rescued as Indonesian hotel is struck by second wildlife raid
Three birds of prey and a crocodile rescued from a hotel by Animals Asia’s Indonesian partner — the second time this hotel has been caught illegally harbouring wildlife.
08 February 2019
Elephant racing festival highlights urgent need for shift to ethical tourism
As a festival featuring performing elephants in Vietnam approaches, Animals Asia calls on the country to transition to cruelty-free tourism and celebrations.
07 February 2019
TripAdvisor stops profiting from Vietnam’s cruellest tour operator after pressure from activists
“Eco-tourism” facility which forces protected species to perform tricks for entertainment has been dropped by world’s biggest travel site.
