09 March 2017
If Asia is to improve animal welfare the west cannot go backwards
Efforts to encourage Asia to improve animal welfare are being undermined by a reversal in progress in the United States.
Recent News
08 March 2017
Animal lovers demand TV blackout for cruel Indonesian dolphin circuses
Animals Asia’s Indonesian partners met with the broadcasting commission to ensure the cruel exploitation of wildlife is not shown on air.
07 March 2017
Opposition voiced within China to new orca breeding programme
A Chinese ocean park’s new orca breeding programme has been criticised by animal welfare groups in China concerned about the welfare and safety of animals and trainers.
06 March 2017
This moon bear couple will remind you what love is all about
Moon bears Bonny and Prince remain utterly inseparable 15 years after they were rescued from bile farms.
01 March 2017
VIDEO: See dolphins repeatedly netted and crated for travelling circuses
Indonesian airline is accused of cruelty as shocking footage shows dolphins performing in a tiny pool before being netted, crated and put on a plane.
28 February 2017
The most content bear in the world didn’t realise she was being watched
After rescue from a bile farm, the bashful smile on moon bear Leika’s face when she realises she’s not alone is priceless.
24 February 2017
Hercules and “the whale”, the tale of a beautiful friendship between bears
For rescued moon bears Hercules and Kujira, life after the tumult of bear bile farming is better spent together, but much has had to be overcome.
24 February 2017
“Chinese Blackfish” highlighting abuse at China’s aquariums goes viral
Millions of Chinese have been shocked by a short film revealing the truth behind an industry dying in the west but expanding massively in Asia.
