Beloved deer living in a historic Japanese park face growing dangers from litter left behind by tourists. Now, officials are ...

Sukiya, a leading beef bowl food chain in Japan, said it is shutting down almost all of its about 2,000 outlets across the ...

Nepal’s Supreme Court disallowed development in protected areas. And in Mexico, Congress put animal welfare in the ...

Arizona law enforcement and animal welfare advocates are pushing for clearer language in the state's animal cruelty statutes.

Two national animal rights nonprofits are advocating for OHSU to close the center. Dave Miller / OPB Staff of the two nonprofits, as well as local doctors who support the campaign, flooded a ...

Research into animal emotions and experience has been on the rise since the late 20th century, and scientists are beginning to use these findings to help understand an age-old question ...

India, known for its rich biodiversity, designates official state animals to symbolise its ecological and cultural heritage. Each of the 28 states has a unique state animal, often chosen based on its ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Many owners end up wondering how to maximise the chances of fostering a positive relationship between their cat and other animals – or if they should get them a “friend” at all. However ...

An Ohio-based animal rights watchdog has filed a complaint against Illinois State University, hoping the federal government will impose fines after multiple "emaciated" sheep were observed on a ...

Unable to identify the animal — and wondering if it was someone’s escaped pet — she shared a video of it on social media. On Feb. 25, Cerase posted a five-second clip of the tiny creature ...

The zoo recently announced the births of various animals, many of which are threatened or endangered in the wild. Some of these births are also a positive sign for the San Diego Zoo Wildlife ...