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Empty the tanks: Protestors make waves against dolphins and whales in captivity

16 May 2019

On Saturday the 11th of May, World Animal Protection staff and supporters joined other protestors from around the world to come together for international Empty the Tanks Day. Thanks to you we’re taking a stand against dolphins and whales being kept captive for entertainment.

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Animals in the wild

Inflatable ambassadors remind governments to protect animals in disasters

14 May 2019

We couldn’t take real animals to the United Nations disasters conference in Geneva, so we brought six large inflatable animal ambassadors with us instead

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Animals in disasters

Mother knows best, naturally

12 May 2019

Yes, mothers know best. No, wait, mothers ARE the best! We all need our Mums, no matter what species you’re from. So we’re showcasing some of the best and most devoted mothers from the animal world.

Four facts about dolphins that will blow your mind

02 May 2019

Dolphins have always captured the imagination of humans, but oddly enough, there are many things you probably didn't know about these beautiful creatures!

Celebrating World Vet Day

28 April 2019

World Veterinary Day, on 27 April, was created to highlight the lifesaving work performed by vets around the world.

Rescuing animals after southern Africa’s Cyclone Idai

23 April 2019

Thanks to our supporters, our disaster teams have raced to help 200,000 farm animals and pets after Cyclone Idai caused widespread devastation in Southern Africa.

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Animals in disasters

An elephant friendly future for the real-life Dumbos

22 April 2019

A warm thank you from ChangChill in Thailand. With the help of our generous supporters, the camp formerly known as Happy Elephant Valley is re-opening as ChangChill.

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Animals in the wild

Raising dolphin awareness at the GoGreen Expo

22 April 2019

With the help of our passionate volunteers and supporters, we were most recently at the GoGreen Expo talking to people about the Māui and Hector’s dolphins Threat Management Plan.

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Animals in the wild

Five amazing things you didn't know about Elephants

16 April 2019

Today is Save the Elephants Day. To celebrate, we wanted to share some amazing and little known facts about these beautiful animals.

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Animals in the wild

Cyndi Lauper, Kate Nash, Alesha Dixon and Mollie King make a #Promise4Wildlife

29 March 2019

Music industry superstars including Cyndi Lauper, Kate Nash, Alesha Dixon and The Saturday’s Mollie King have all joined our #Promise4Wildlife not to feature captive wild animals in their music videos or performances.

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Animals in the wild

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Empty the tanks: Protestors make waves against dolphins and whales in captivity

Inflatable ambassadors remind governments to protect animals in disasters

Mother knows best, naturally

Four facts about dolphins that will blow your mind

Celebrating World Vet Day

Rescuing animals after southern Africa’s Cyclone Idai

An elephant friendly future for the real-life Dumbos

Raising dolphin awareness at the GoGreen Expo

Five amazing things you didn't know about Elephants

Cyndi Lauper, Kate Nash, Alesha Dixon and Mollie King make a #Promise4Wildlife

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