World Animal Protection

• Ontario law banning activists from interfering with livestock trucks takes effect

  Parts of the new agri-food bill make it illegal to stop or obstruct a truck carrying farm animals.

  Sep 2, 2020
  
• Ontario zoos offer up-close experiences with animals, breaching global guidelines

  "The animals are stressed when they're constantly being held or patted or forced to give rides or to perform tricks. This is an unnatural activity for them," said Melissa Matlow, the Canada-based campaign director at World Animal Protection.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2019
  
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• Elephant rides at African Lion Safari ‘disturb’ animal welfare advocates

  A Facebook post, made by the private animal park, has seen comments from concerned citizens over the use of elephants for entertainment.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2019
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• Increased popularity of exotic pets in New Brunswick causes growing concerns

  In 2013, two brothers were killed by an escaped python. A pathologist testified the boys died of asphyxiation, and each of them suffered puncture wounds from snake bites.

  Health

  Oct 1, 2018
• Stop and think before you post your #SlothSelfie, Instagram says

  Wildlife experts say that holding some animals like koalas and sloths actually causes them distress.

  Environment

  Dec 4, 2017