Animals in Entertainment

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.

Here’s a reminder of how horses, goats, sheep and other animals suffered during the making of the Hobbit trilogy, An Unexpected Journey.

Looking perversely pleased with herself as she posed for a photo over the beautiful lion she had just killed, the hunter Melissa Bachman has sparked understandable outrage.

After a nine-month-long investigation, the Animal Welfare Board of India has just decided to end the registration of elephants for performances in circuses.

After Blackfish won plaudits from the likes of Ewan McGregor, Leona Lewis and Stephen Fry, you’d be forgiven for thinking that there couldn’t be any bigger fans..

Blackfish has been making waves around the world.

We’re doing the equivalent of wagging our tails at the news that Bolton Council has accepted plans to close down Westhoughton Greyhound Stadium, ending unethical dog races!