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International momentum for a fur free world

Jun 30, 2009
In a historic breakthrough, the Dutch Parliament has voted for a ban on fur farming. And the Dutch are not the only ones who are taking significant steps on the way towards a fur free world …

Video: Pioneering bonobos reach new home

Jun 26, 2009
A group of bonobos cared for by WSPA member society Les Amis des Bonobos have undertaken a remarkable journey. This is the first time that a sanctuary has attempted to reintroduce bonobos to the wild.

WSPA Director General honoured by Eurogroup

Jun 25, 2009
Major General Peter Davies CB has received the Eurogroup award for outstanding service to animal welfare.

Reprieve for whales: Greenland’s humpback request frozen

Jun 25, 2009
WSPA welcomes the International Whaling Commission’s decision to freeze a request by Greenland to kill 10 humpback whales.

Denmark causes chaos at whaling meeting

Jun 24, 2009
International Whaling Commission meeting, Portugal: WSPA and fellow NGOs are calling on the United States and European Union nations to oppose a Danish proposal to kill 10 humpback whales a year.

Feature: Watch whales don’t hunt them!

Jun 22, 2009
While the International Whaling Commission meets this week, TV naturalist Terry Nutkins and WSPA go ethical whale watching to highlight a far more positive way to appreciate these stunning mammals.

Thousands of dogs suffer needless cull

Jun 17, 2009
Over 36,000 dogs have been killed in China. This kneejerk reaction to reported human rabies cases ignores evidence that humane dog vaccinations are the only effective way to combat this disease.

‘Caracas Declaration’ unites anti-bullfighting efforts

Jun 16, 2009
The third International Anti-Bullfighting Summit saw animal welfare groups from around the world meet in Latin America for the first time, bringing fresh momentum to campaigns committed to ending this cruel blood sport.

Disney artist and WSPA celebrate the Caribbean’s whales

Jun 12, 2009
Disney artist Wyland famous for his giant whale murals, teamed up with WSPA to create a 'whale wall' in support of the Caribbean anti-whaling movement.

Countdown to world’s first bonobo release

Jun 11, 2009
From Sunday, WSPA will accompany a group of orphaned bonobos on a historic journey back to the wild. This is the first ever attempt to reintroduce our closest ape relation to their natural habitat.

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