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- The bankhar, a guardian dog, is being reintroduced to protect livestock from predators and remove herders’ incentive to keep more animals and kill predators
- Herd animals have tripled in number in recent years, causing overgrazing and trampling the grass
Visitor ignored warnings from volunteers to leave ducklings alone. They are unlikely to have survived the unwelcome encounter.
Visitor ignored warnings from volunteers to leave ducklings alone. They are unlikely to have survived the unwelcome encounter.
Video footage shows animal crashing into two women at high speed, and its final moments after being cornered.
Video footage shows animal crashing into two women at high speed, and its final moments after being cornered.
Guide dogs are allowed by law on public transport in many Chinese cities, but not all drivers and passengers are happy about it.
Guide dogs are allowed by law on public transport in many Chinese cities, but not all drivers and passengers are happy about it.
Environmental NGO files lawsuit against Guangxi regional bodies accusing them of failing to look after endangered animals properly after rescuing them.
Environmental NGO files lawsuit against Guangxi regional bodies accusing them of failing to look after endangered animals properly after rescuing them.
Nature park says there was no attempt to dupe visitors with lone domestic canine in enclosure.
Nature park says there was no attempt to dupe visitors with lone domestic canine in enclosure.
After about 10 minutes staff members were able to lure the tiger into an indoor pen, away from the keeper, using its food ration.
After about 10 minutes staff members were able to lure the tiger into an indoor pen, away from the keeper, using its food ration.
Social media users outraged at images posted by university student.
Social media users outraged at images posted by university student.
Travellers help driver after fists fly when passenger is told to take his dog and get off – bus company says it will support employee during his recovery.
Travellers help driver after fists fly when passenger is told to take his dog and get off – bus company says it will support employee during his recovery.
Authorities in the country’s south round up 34 suspected smugglers from nine rings and seize over 150 pangolins, in operation targeting illegal trafficking from Vietnam.
Authorities in the country’s south round up 34 suspected smugglers from nine rings and seize over 150 pangolins, in operation targeting illegal trafficking from Vietnam.
The owners were driving their porcine passengers to their hometown to sell them, at a time when China has been battling an outbreak of swine fever – but Weibo users ask why the piglets were not given a health check.
The owners were driving their porcine passengers to their hometown to sell them, at a time when China has been battling an outbreak of swine fever – but Weibo users ask why the piglets were not given a health check.
While Hong Kong has been rabies-free for decades, the disease claims 60,000 lives around the world annually. Thailand grappled with a serious outbreak last year.
While Hong Kong has been rabies-free for decades, the disease claims 60,000 lives around the world annually. Thailand grappled with a serious outbreak last year.
Police allege Shao Fuming attacked Yang Yan on Saturday and then spent more than a day sitting quietly in a 24-hour restaurant before his mother’s body was discovered.
Police allege Shao Fuming attacked Yang Yan on Saturday and then spent more than a day sitting quietly in a 24-hour restaurant before his mother’s body was discovered.
Kunxun, a two-month-old Kunming wolfdog, was born after scientists took the DNA from a ‘one in a thousand’ animal.
Kunxun, a two-month-old Kunming wolfdog, was born after scientists took the DNA from a ‘one in a thousand’ animal.
Paul Whitcomb had hoped to introduce two chows to his older dog, who died while five-month-old Persephone was locked up.
Paul Whitcomb had hoped to introduce two chows to his older dog, who died while five-month-old Persephone was locked up.
His down-to-earth style, dubbed ‘hard-core food’, won chef Wang Gang millions of fans but video of him killing and cooking the endangered amphibian was too much for some.
His down-to-earth style, dubbed ‘hard-core food’, won chef Wang Gang millions of fans but video of him killing and cooking the endangered amphibian was too much for some.
Hong Kong authorities euthanised dog despite its owner being located in Bangkok following a six-day ride for the animal aboard a cargo ship from Thailand.
Hong Kong authorities euthanised dog despite its owner being located in Bangkok following a six-day ride for the animal aboard a cargo ship from Thailand.
Video of the incident showed at least one gash on the woman’s left forearm as she writhed on the ground in pain.
Video of the incident showed at least one gash on the woman’s left forearm as she writhed on the ground in pain.
Veterinary surgeon says media lacks morals after TV report whips up outrage over post-op images of cat amid claims it was operated on to make it look cuter.
Veterinary surgeon says media lacks morals after TV report whips up outrage over post-op images of cat amid claims it was operated on to make it look cuter.
Case in Tuen Mun classified as animal cruelty and assigned to detectives from a criminal investigation unit.
Case in Tuen Mun classified as animal cruelty and assigned to detectives from a criminal investigation unit.
Some 62 spotted seal pups rescued from an illegal farm in Dalian, northeastern China will be re-introduced to the wild in the next three months. The baby seals were among 100 pups found at the farm in early February 2019, a third of which died. Three farm workers were detained and five suspects were arrested.
Some 62 spotted seal pups rescued from an illegal farm in Dalian, northeastern China will be re-introduced to the wild in the next three months. The baby seals were among 100 pups found at the farm in early February 2019, a third of which died. Three farm workers were detained and five suspects were arrested.
Death toll for 100 spotted seal pups found at poultry farm rises to 38. Females and babies are a new target, thanks to demand from China’s aquariums.
Death toll for 100 spotted seal pups found at poultry farm rises to 38. Females and babies are a new target, thanks to demand from China’s aquariums.
Dozens gather for annual rally against the industry and say government is an accomplice of the fur trade if it doesn’t ban the business.
Dozens gather for annual rally against the industry and say government is an accomplice of the fur trade if it doesn’t ban the business.
But director of agriculture, fisheries and conservation says city’s wild pig problem is worsening.
But director of agriculture, fisheries and conservation says city’s wild pig problem is worsening.
Forty of the Macau Canidrome’s 650 greyhounds have been earmarked for adoption in Hong Kong, though only 25 have been claimed.
Forty of the Macau Canidrome’s 650 greyhounds have been earmarked for adoption in Hong Kong, though only 25 have been claimed.
Four-month-old animal was vomiting and appeared sluggish when found. Source says owner was annoyed with its barking and how it had defecated around the house.
Four-month-old animal was vomiting and appeared sluggish when found. Source says owner was annoyed with its barking and how it had defecated around the house.
‘Living roundabout’ that lets children ride tethered animals for US$4.50 a time slammed by social media users.
‘Living roundabout’ that lets children ride tethered animals for US$4.50 a time slammed by social media users.
Video of Alaskan Malamute waiting in plane seat for its owner goes viral as animal fans lap up spectacle of big dog waiting for take-off, but airlines say emotional support pets – and owners – must have certification.
Video of Alaskan Malamute waiting in plane seat for its owner goes viral as animal fans lap up spectacle of big dog waiting for take-off, but airlines say emotional support pets – and owners – must have certification.
Officers detain man found with dozens of the protected creatures in a bucket
Officers detain man found with dozens of the protected creatures in a bucket
When we turn a blind eye to animal cruelty or do not chastise children for such acts, we are sending a message that ours is a society that condones violence.
Man’s best friend is a loyal companion and can help us heal when we are sick or depressed, they deserve legal protection. Guo Changgang’s proposal at Two Sessions meeting is a good first step.
A high-profile Korean charity has come under fire for secretly killing more than 200 dogs, but Luisa Tam says lives are often needlessly prolonged causing undue suffering because owners are reluctant to say goodbye.
Educating schoolchildren on animal protection, as has started in Taiwan, is a good way to shape future attitudes.
Eating dog meat may be taboo in the West but a lack of legal sanctions means dogs can be killed for food. There is a long way to go in Asia, where at least 30 million dogs are killed every year to be eaten
Luisa Tam details humans’ deep bond with the loyal creatures, and urges against abandoning them as if they were disposable.
Hong Kong-based charity World Dog Alliance launched annual September 26 event to seek international ban on consumption of dog meat.