WSPA condemns Denmark’s support of commercial whaling

WSPA has condemned Denmark over its intention to push for the resumption of commercial whaling. This comes on the eve of the 2005 meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) in Ulsan, Korea.

Anti-bullfighting bill introduced

The Catalan Parliment in Spain is considering a bill that would effectivley ban bullfighting in their region. Several cities have already instituted a ban, and public opinion is beginning to turn against bullfighting.

Israel enforces foie gras ban

Two years ago the Israeli Supreme Court deemed that the forced feeding of geese and ducks to produce foie gras constituted a violation of their animal protection laws. This month, enforcement of this ruling will begin, despite the efforts of the Ministry of Agriculture who is trying to save the industry.

Protest Brazil's animal abuse during Holy Week

In some parts of Brazil, Holy Week celebrations include a festival known as "Farra do Boi", which can be loosely translated as "Oxen Fun Days." In reality, Farra do Boi is anything but fun for the oxen, which are chased through the streets, and beaten and tortured to death. WSPA has made great strides in outlawing this senseless brutality, but we need your voice to stop it for good.

Norway’s proposed tourist seal hunt sparks public outcry:

WSPA condemns plans by Norway to offer seal hunting as a tourist attraction. Click above to learn what you can do to stop these hunts.

June 23rd, 2004, In Japan, seven dismal bear parks hold approximately 800 bears in captivity

Far from being sanctuaries or even educational centers, these parks are billed as entertainment for tourists. Despite cramped, concrete enclosures and bears that alternate between listless and ferocious behavior, few park visitors seem to realize the extent of animal suffering they are witnessing. WSPA is campaigning for radical change within the parks in partnership with our member society All Life in a Viable Environment (ALIVE).

May 4th, 2004, Bonobos need your help

WSPA's team in Africa is racing to help save the bonobos, an extremely rare species of ape that is being decimated by the bushmeat trade. Though bonobos are the most closely related to humans of all the apes, they are also most at risk of becoming extinct due to poaching and encroachment on their environment. With less than 10,000 of these remarkable animals left in the wild, WSPA is partnering with Les Amies des Bonobos au Congo (ABC) to save bonobos orphaned by the bushmeat trade.

Mach 2004, New Global Campaign against Whaling: Unprecedented coalition to shine light on cruelty

December 2003, No improvement at Japan's bear parks

A recent investigation conducted by WSPA and Japanese member society ALIVE reveals that hundreds of bears continue to live in horribly substandard conditions in eight bear parks throughout the country. The bears are kept on public display, where they are encouraged to beg and fight for food thrown at them by tourists.

He's Never Known Kindness

The 10th Anniversary of WSPA's Libearty Worldwide Campaign for Bears is a bittersweet moment as we struggle to reconcile the delight that comes with all of the achievements of that campaign against the heartbreak of mounting cruelty against bears in Asia.

November 2003, Update: 3 more dolphin deaths at La Paz

After being hit by two hurricanes, the dolphins' sea pen was awash in sewage and contaminants. Left to weather the storm, trapped in their filthy enclosure, these three captive dolphins didn't stand a chance. To read more about the La Paz dolphins' ordeal.

October 2003, 52,500 Sheep Still At Sea

52,500 sheep bound for slaughter in Saudi Arabia remain at sea, more than eight weeks after their journey began in Australia. While Australian officials seek a port willing to accept the animals, sweltering conditions aboard the boat have contributed to the death of over 4,500 sheep so far. To read the latest information on this live export catastrophe.