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UN resolution tackles illegal wildlife trade in wake of Cecil the lion outrage

31 July 2015

We welcome the announcement from the United Nations that will step up international efforts in tackling the illegal trafficking of wildlife.

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Animals in the wild

Wildlife Trade collection

Animals in entertainment

Our response to the killing of Cecil the lion

29 July 2015

It has been reported that an American dentist paid US$50,000 to shoot Cecil the lion, a national treasure in Zimbabwe, earlier this month.

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Animals in entertainment

Tiger Temple Thailand: Our Director in Thailand reacts to the agreement

28 April 2015

The Thai government and Tiger Temple owners have come to an agreement over the future of the 146 tigers being used for tourist entertainment at the Temple.

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Animals in the wild

Animals in entertainment

We welcome Ringling Brothers’ decision to end elephant use in shows

05 March 2015

We are thrilled that Ringling Brothers, one of America's largest circus companies, will take the historic step of ceasing to use elephants in its shows.

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Animals in the wild

Animals in entertainment

New law a major step forward in protecting bears in Pakistan

25 February 2015

We welcome the announcement of a new law in the Sindh province of Pakistan, banning the use of bears for entertainment.

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Animals in the wild

Animals in entertainment

New York declares tiger selfies cruel, not cool

06 February 2015

We commend the New York State Assembly for passing a bill banning direct contact between people and large wildcats.

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Animals in the wild

Animals in entertainment

Thailand’s Tiger Temple raided on suspicion of wildlife trafficking of endangered species

05 February 2015

We respond to this week’s raid of the ‘Tiger Temple’ in Kanchanaburi province in Thailand - during which 100 tigers have reportedly been seized.

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Animals in the wild

Animals in entertainment

Beyoncé pictured with captive tiger cub in Thailand

06 January 2015

The singer Beyoncé has been pictured posing with a captive tiger cub while on holiday in Thailand.

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Animals in the wild

Animals in entertainment

Moving the world to protect animals in 2014

23 December 2014

Thank you to all our supporters who made another incredible year for World Animal Protection possible!

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Animals in communities

Animals in farming

Animals in disasters

Animals in the wild

Animals in entertainment

Leading Nordic tour operator Apollo removes elephant excursions from their program

10 December 2014

Apollo, Sweden’s third largest tour operator, has stepped forward to show their support in promoting animal-friendly tourism.

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Animals in the wild

Animals in entertainment

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