animal rights

Why was a porcupine wandering alone near the Israeli Knesset?

Knesset guards found the porcupine and transferred her to veterinary care.

By WALLA!
09/08/2023

Dogs rescued from abusive living conditions during Israel Police operation

The innocent animals, previously subjected to neglect at the hands of now-apprehended criminals, have been given a second chance at a better life.

Long and strong: World's largest crocodile continues to grow

Though he is old, Cassius the crocodile still has lots of life to live.

REUTERS/Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/File Photo

Sri Lanka rescinds monkey sale to China amid fears they'll be eaten

“I am very happy to hear this,” Sanjeeva Jayawardena, the President's Counsel, is cited as having said. “These monkeys will end up in Chinese restaurants.”

Turtle goes for a ride on a train in Washington DC

A turtle’s pace doesn’t matter when public transportation is an option.

Israel's Ein Gedi nature reserve denies entry to blind man's guide dog

A 53-year-old blind man says he was denied entry to Ein Gedi because of his guide dog. The Israel Nature and Parks Authority says "The ibexes are scared of dogs."

By WALLA! TOURISM
26/06/2023
THESE DOGS were among the 67 rescued

New York Jewish family reunited with stolen family dog at shelter adoption event

Mocha had been living under a new name, Sandy, as a resident at NYC's Animal Care Center. Now she was reunited with her New York Jewish family.

Jerusalem street cats: Lending a helping paw to feline friends

Jerusalem street cats, a pest to so many, are actually living beings struggling to survive. One initiative has tried to help by bringing volunteer veterinarians.

By KEREN PREISKEL
02/06/2023

Treatment of cocaine-addicted rats sparks ethics investigation in US

The experiment was funded by grant money from the US National Institutes of Health.

Israel Police arrest man for illegal trafficking of python snakes

The animals were found held in violation of the law, in conditions deemed to be "ignominious," police said. He was also missing a permit for the possession and trade of pythons.

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