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Victory! Six Malaysian Zoos Close!

After years of pushing for stronger animal protection in Malaysia, victory has come. Six Malaysian zoos have been closed after inspections by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks …

Supermodel Patrick Ribbsaeter Strips to Save Elephants

Supermodel Patrick Ribbsaeter, the buff body who has worked with major brands such as Armani, Gucci, and Calvin Klein, is more than just another pretty face.

Dr. Jane Goodall: “The Manila Zoo Has Failed Mali”

President Benigno Aquino III has received a personal letter from world-renowned animal conservation expert Dr. Jane Goodall. Goodall wrote to the president to support his directive that orders that …

Students and Church Back Presidential Directive to Free Mali

The Most Rev. José S. Palma, archbishop of Cebu and president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, recently spoke out in support of President Benigno Aquino III’s …

Home Is Where the Herd Is

Article originally written for the Philippine Daily Inquirer. By Carol Buckley When I first met Tina, she was serving a life sentence in solitary confinement at the Greater Vancouver …

Five Ways to Speak Up for Animals – Never Be Silent

PETA US has created an eye-catching video campaign to remind us that, while “people who exploit animals may not be ready for animal rights … the animals are ready”. …

Urgent Alert: Ask Government to Close the Surabaya Zoo

Indonesia’s Surabaya Zoo has recently come under fire yet again for keeping animals in severely crowded, filthy, inadequate enclosures and for the long list of animals who have died …

World-Renowned Elephant Veterinarian: Mali Is Suffering

Following a directive from President Benigno Aquino III to evaluate Mali, the 38-year-old solitary elephant at the Manila Zoo, and move her to a sanctuary, a new medical report …

Save Mali! Study Says Elephants Die Earlier in Zoos

Last week, we told you about Mali, the Manila Zoo’s lone elephant who, thanks to a directive issued by the president of the Philippines, has a second chance at …

URGENT! Help Save Lonely, Bored, Miserable Elephant

Everyone knows Mali. Many of us remember her from class trips to the Manila Zoo as far back as 35 years ago. Mali is the Philippines’ only captive elephant …