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EU reports fall in use of animals for research

The number of animals used in research and testing in the EU fell by 10.9 per cent between 2021 and 2022, official statistics have shown.


Investigation details animal deaths at Christchurch’s Orana Wildlife Park

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Two giraffes in captivity at a Christchurch zoo died within two months of each other, leaving staff traumatised, a new investigation has revealed.


Snare ban among new animal welfare rules

A ban on animal traps including snares and leg-hold or gin traps has been agreed by the States of Guernsey as part of new animal welfare rules.


Horrifying rise in animal beatings

The RSPCA has said it is bracing itself for a "summer of cruelty", as figures showed a rise in cases of animal beatings and harm.