Animal abuse

Over 150 beagles rescued from testing at Wisconsin facility, marking over 2,000 released this year

The dogs were transferred to Big Dog Ranch Rescue, marking the end of a months-long effort to relocate the animals as Ridglan faced scrutiny over its treatment of dogs.

At an animal shelter, teenage volunteers from the youth club care for and walk beagles from pharmaceutical laboratories that are awaiting adoption, in Yvre L Eveque, France, September 6, 2025.
Israeli security forces rescue a donkey from the back of a private vehicle on July 21, 2026.

WATCH: Donkey rescued from private vehicle at Jerusalem checkpoint

Sea turtle rescued from fishing lines off the coast of Caesarea.

Marine researchers rescue sea turtle tangled in fishing line off the coast of Caesarea

IDF, Israel Police rescue two gazelle fawns during weapons raid in West Bank, July 7, 2026.

Bambi's big break: Israel Police, IDF rescue two gazelle fawns during weapons raid in West Bank


Sri Lanka rescinds monkey sale to China amid fears they will 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.”

A group of monkeys rest on a wall at a Buddhist temple in Colombo, October 16, 2009.

Foreign worker in Israel hits dog, stabs coworker after asked to stop

In response to his coworker's comment, the assailant grabbed a large knife and began striking and stabbing the victim in the head, body, and hands. 

 Illustrative image of a dog on a leash.

Investigation uncovers global network of sadistic monkey torture

The investigation included BBC journalists going undercover in one of the torture groups on Telegram. At least 20 people are now under investigation, including three women who have been arrested

Macaque at Sacred Monkey Forest, Bali, Indonesia

Brain chips to be tested on humans this year, Elon Musk says

If Neuralink can prove its device is safe in humans, it would still potentially take more than a decade for the start-up to secure commercial use approval

 Neuralink logo and Elon Musk photo are seen in this illustration taken, December 19, 2022

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.

THESE DOGS were among the 67 rescued

Israel Police adopt dog seriously injured in Netanya murder

The 8-month-old puppy had been found with stab wounds in his neck and stomach, alongside the bodies of two individuals.

 The dog saved from a murder scene

Abused lion cub who was smuggled to Israel now thriving in South Africa

The cub, newly named Zion-Neev, is adapting to his new life at the Simbonga Game Reserve & Sanctuary.

 Abu Malek the lion cub is found in an apartment in the center of Israel.

Treatment of cocaine-addicted rats sparks ethics investigation at US university

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

 Brown rat (Rattus norvegicus).

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.

 Python seized by Israeli authorities from a suspect who was reportedly holding it illegally.

Sleepy Ukrainian rescue bear goes viral after waking up with bedhead

Chada the rescue bear is a critically endangered Himalayan Brown Bear, with only 300 members of the species estimated to be left in the wild.

 A Himalayan Brown Bear is seen in a field in Pakistan.