Animal Welfare : Discovery News

Most Amazing Animal Friendships: Photos

Posted Wed Sep 7, 2011 05:27 PM ET | 0

Dogs cuddling ducklings. Bunnies sleeping on pit bulls. It's a regular ol' day at Rocky Ridge Refuge. Read more

Baby Oryxes Born: Big Pic

Posted Thu Jul 28, 2011 12:12 PM ET | 0

Oryxes are extinct in the wild, but this baby is one of three additions to the captive population born this summer. Read more

Whale Wars in Iceland

Posted Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:46 AM ET | 0

Much of Iceland's controversial whale hunt is driven by tourism, which is why anti-whaling activists are demanding the country ban the practice. Read more

Orphaned Grizzly Cubs Debut: Big Pics

Posted Wed Jul 20, 2011 10:28 AM ET | 0

Two orphaned grizzly bear cubs made their public debut at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Read more

Baby Cheetah Cubs Born: Big Pic

Posted Tue Jun 21, 2011 03:04 PM ET | 0

This little guy is part of the first and only litter of cheetah cubs born in North America this year. Read more

Mechanimals: Animals Fitted With Prosthetics : Slide Show

Posted Fri Apr 22, 2011 02:42 PM ET | 0

Animals of every shape and size get a new lease on life with prosthetic limbs. Read more

Polar Bear Knut Drowned

Posted Fri Apr 1, 2011 12:03 PM ET | 0

Drowning is declared the official cause of death as thousands protest plans to stuff his body. Read more

Pessimistic Dogs See the Bowl Half Empty

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Mon Oct 11, 2010 12:00 PM ET | 0

Does your dog seem anxious and misbehave when left alone? It may be due to an underlying pessimistic state of mind. Read more

Spanish Bullfighting: Beginning of the End?

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:45 PM ET | 0

Animal rights activists claim Catalonia's ban will influence other regions to ban bullfighting, but some say it's here to stay. Read more

BP Burning Sea Turtles Alive?

Posted Thu Jul 1, 2010 12:25 PM ET | 0

Animal welfare groups sued BP for burning endangered sea turtles during the oil giant's "controlled burns" on the Gulf of Mexico spill. Read more

Animal Moms Have Their Ways

Posted Fri May 7, 2010 06:30 PM ET | 0

In honor of Mother's Day, we take a look at some of the super moms in the animal kingdom. Read more

Bluefin Tuna, Polar Bear Trade Ban Rejected

Posted Thu Mar 18, 2010 12:00 PM ET | 0

A U.N. wildlife meeting has rejected two proposals that would stop poaching and trade of these endangered species. Read more

'Castrate' Polar Bear, Says PETA: BIG PIC

Posted Wed Mar 3, 2010 04:52 AM ET | 0

Animal rights group PETA wants Knut the polar bear castrated to avoid incestuous mating. Read more

Wild Horse Roundup Begins Despite Protests

Posted Mon Dec 28, 2009 12:11 PM ET | 0

The federal capture of about 2,500 wild horses from public and private lands in northern Nevada was to begin Monday amid protests the roundups are unnecessary and inhumane. Read more