Animals in Entertainment

Elephants are magnificent, fascinating animals. Here are some facts you may not know about them – and two ways to speak out for elephants who are suffering in captivity.

When we found out that the University of Stirling’s student union had hatched a misguided plan to host a petting zoo on campus.

Ever wondered why the RSPCA refuses to attend Crufts? Or why the BBC will no longer air the dog show on any of its channels? Selectively breeding animals…

The United Nations (UN) has stated that being forced to watch the barbaric spectacle is incompatible with children’s rights.

Marius, an 18-month-old giraffe killed by a zoo in Denmark, isn’t the only animal who recently died for no reason in captivity.

The public killing of Marius, the 18-month-old giraffe, at Copenhagen Zoo on Sunday, prompted PETA Germany to send its own message to the zoo’s managers.

Yesterday, Marius, an 18-month-old giraffe, was killed by the Copenhagen Zoo and fed to lions, as he was considered useless for breeding.

It was reported this week that the Humboldt penguins at Scarborough Sea Life Sanctuary have been prescribed antidepressants because they’re so unhappy.

Almost 10,000 people sent messages to Russian authorities asking that two wild orcas who were captured last year be released back into the ocean.

The film Blackfish – a compelling documentary about how orcas are imprisoned, exploited and driven mad by SeaWorld – is still making a splash, months after it was released.