Botswana threatens to send 20,000 elephants to "roam free" in Germany
Botswana says it will send its surplus elephants to Europe if Germany goes ahead with plans to restrict the import of hunting trophies from Africa.
Animal Cruelty
Oklahoma cockfighting foes worry support for weakening state's ban is growing
Before Oklahoma outlawed cockfighting in 2002, spectators would fill small arenas. Now, foes of the bloody sport worry it's gaining ground again.
Baby pig rescued after being tossed
At a Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans, three men tossed around what looked like a football. Turns out, it was a baby pig, according to a bystander. Fortunately, the witness was able to rescue the animal from the situation – and now, the piglet has a new home.
New material looks to replace animal leather
Mushroom leather could soon give consumers an ethical and cruelty-free alternative to using animal hides for everything from clothing to car upholstery. Lilia Luciano has more.
Pet cat found dead after being thrown off train by conductor
300,000 people signed a petition calling for the Russian train conductor to lose her job after she threw a cat named Twix off a train.
7 giant tortoises mysteriously found dead in U.K. forest
Police in England would like to speak with anyone who's missing some giant tortoises, or "knows of anyone who normally has a large number of tortoises but has fewer now."
PETA calls on U.K. to drop the iconic bearskin hats of the King's Guard
Comedian Stephen Fry is fronting a new campaign by activist group PETA pushing the U.K.'s King's Guard to drop their instantly recognizable fur hats.
Abu Dhabi animal lovers work to rescue dozens of cats left in desert
Most of the animals were chipped and neutered, and Emirati authorities say they're investigating the "inhumane act."
Nearly 400 primate skulls headed for U.S. seized in France: "Staggering"
More than 392 packages filled with primate skulls and other remains were found over the course of several months at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Couple charged after dozens of dead dogs found at New Jersey home
"There's dogs in cages, live dogs in cages, dead dogs in cages, dead animals throughout the house lying on the floor," the police chief said.
Beloved orca dies at Miami Seaquarium
Lolita, a beloved killer orca whale who spent over 50 years in captivity, died this week at the Miami Seaquarium.
30 dogs and puppies found dead, 90 rescued from "unlivable" homes
Authorities removed 90 living dogs from the property, where an owner was operating a "rescue" facility.
Man faces felony charges after stabbing dog in North Carolina park
The dog's owner had been playing pickleball when a man approached and "eviscerated" her dog, Asheville police said.
Kids swing dead cats at protesters at feral animal hunt weigh-in
A school's "cat hunt" fundraiser caused outcry after children dangled dead feral cats in front of activists while chanting "meat, meat, meat."
"Tiger King" star "Doc" Antle convicted of wildlife trafficking
Bhagavan "Doc" Antle was accused of illegally buying endangered lion cubs in Frederick County, Virginia, for display and profit at his South Carolina zoo.
BBC investigation exposes brutal monkey torture video ring
At least 3 Americans are among the alleged ringleaders of the monkey torture video ring, which peddled the "extreme depravity" via social media groups.
146 dogs found dead in home of Ohio dog shelter's founding operator
The animals found were in varying stages of decay, with many confined to their crates.
8th horse dies at Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby
Rio Moon "suffered a catastrophic injury" and was euthanized, becoming the eighth horse to die at the iconic track in recent weeks.
Trainer suspended ahead of Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs on Thursday suspended trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. from entering horses in the Kentucky Derby following the sudden deaths of two of his horses this past week.
Mexico seizes 10 tigers, 5 lions in cartel-dominated area
The seizure came a week after U.S. prosecutors revealed grisly details about how some drug lords use tigers.
Man charged after taking platypus on shopping trip; animal's fate a mystery
Authorities cautioned that the missing animal — which may be venomous — could be in danger.
33 swimmers accused of harassing dolphins
Drone video appears to show 33 swimmers chasing and harassing a pod of dolphins off Hawaii's Big Island this past weekend. The swimmers are under investigation by Hawaiian authorities.
Swimmers accused of harassing dolphins
Dozens of swimmers are under investigation for allegedly harassing a pod of wild dolphins near Hawaii's Big Island, authorities said.
Hunter who killed, skinned pet dogs says he thought they were coyotes
The owner of the pets said the German shepherds' heads were removed and remain missing; Michael Konschak faces criminal charges.
Suspect in Dallas Zoo monkey theft says he'll do it again if released, docs allege
Davion Irvin, who remained jailed Tuesday on $25,000 bond, was arrested last week after asking questions at a downtown Dallas aquarium about animals there.
Investigation
Classified material missing from Epstein files, documents suggest
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Midterm campaigns make final push as early voters hit the polls
High-speed train crash in Spain kills at least 68, dozens injured
Experts react to new findings on CTE in former NFL players
Lawyers question case against ex-FBI officials over Hunter Biden probe
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Qatari mediators hand Iran new proposal to end the war
Ted Cruz calls El-Sayed a "jihadist leprechaun" at campaign stop
SPLC alleges DOJ is treating witness as a member of prosecution team
