The death of a pregnant elephant in Kerala has sent a wave of shock and grief across the country. It is a sombre reminder that humans are capable of horrific acts of cruelty and violence towards animals. Wild animals belong in the wild. It...
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World Animal Protection and NDMC Feed Hundreds of Stray Dogs in Delhi
International animal welfare organisation, World Animal Protection and Veterinary Services Department, North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) have launched a special initiative to feed stray dogs during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. World Animal Protection Till now 425 dogs have been fed in...
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On World Tiger Day, World Animal Protection Urges Tourists to Avoid Visiting Venues Offering Tiger Shows
On the occasion of World Tiger Day, international animal welfare organisation, World Animal Protection is urging Indian tourists to travel responsibly and avoid visiting venues offering Tiger shows and Tiger selfies. Photo credit – World Animal Protection In Asia, there are...
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Over 200 Elephants in India Kept in Severely Inadequate Conditions, Says World Animal Protection
A new report from international animal welfare organisation, World Animal Protection exposes dismal conditions of elephants at entertainment venues in India and alarming elephant tourism trends across Asia. These trends are expected to get worse as venues try to fill the income shortfall following COVID-19. ...
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Space for Giants Partners with Gemfields, Announces Walk for Giants for African Wildlife Conservation
International conservation charity, Space for Giants, in partnership with Gemfields, announces Walk for Giants, a fundraising and awareness-building campaign for African wildlife conservation. The campaign will kick-off with the release of two exclusive capsule collections: a 44-piece collection from Gemfields, a world-leading supplier of responsibly sourced colored gemstones; and a series of 15 sustainable...
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World Animal Protection Asks Consumers to Step Forward and Demand Better Lives for Chickens
International animal welfare organisation, World Animal Protection has launched a pledge urging consumers to help end the suffering of chickens in intensive poultry farms. World Animal Protection is urging consumers to sign the pledge and help ensure better treatment of chickens in factory farms...
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This International Dog Day Make your Locality Animal Friendly
International animal welfare organisation World Animal Protection has provided food to over 3000 stray dogs in various parts of North Delhi. Stray dogs are being provided food in North Delhi The feeding drive was launched in June 2020, in collaboration with Veterinary...
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World Animal Protection and Partners Organise Veterinary Drive for Animals Affected by Assam Floods
International animal welfare organisation World Animal Protection, along with National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Veterinary Emergency Response Unit (VERU) East Zone, Department of Animal Husbandry, Assam, West Assam Milk Producers Cooperative Union Limited (WAMUL) and local communities is organising mobile veterinary treatment camps for animals affected by the floods in Assam. ...
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World Animal Protection Launches Report to Increase Awareness on Rabies Elimination
International animals welfare organisation, World Animal Protection has launched an important report titled “All Eyes on Dogs” which provides the first trajectory with actions needed to eliminate dog mediated rabies by 2030. The report also demonstrates how humane rabies control can contribute to One Health implementation and the Sustainable Development Goals. ...
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World Day for Farmed Animals Celebrated Across Asia
International animals welfare organisation, World Animal Protection along with the Asia for Animals coalition is celebrating World Day for Farmed Animals to bring focus on the need to treat farm animals as sentient beings and make visible the importance and urgency of farm animal welfare. ...
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World Animal Protection Welcomes Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Remarks on Preserving Wildlife
International animal welfare organisation, World Animal Protection welcomes the statement of Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, on the importance of preserving wildlife. The statement by Mr. Modi was made on 6th October, 2020 to mark the celebration of Wildlife Week in India. ...
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Over 50% Indians Concerned the Next Pandemic could come from Farm Animals
On the occasion of World Food Day, International animal welfare organisation, World Animal Protection has released a report, which finds that superbugs are emerging on farms from antibiotic overuse, and those antibiotic resistant bacteria are entering our food chain and our environment. World Animal...
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Arjun Anand Launched his Maiden Book Hamir
Arjun Anand author and fine art photographer launched his maiden book Hamir – The Fallen Prince of Ranthambore on the webinar called Tiffin Talks. The book was launched amidst esteemed panelists comprising Mr. Sukhram Bishnoi, State Minister for Forest and Environment, Government of Rajasthan; Mr. YK Sahu, Ex CCF Ranthambore National Park discussing wildlife and the wilderness...
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Over One Lakh Indians Demand to Ban the Trade of Wild Animals, Urge Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Give Support
International animal welfare organisation, World Animal Protection has received overwhelming support from the people of India to put an end to wildlife trade. It is essential to keep wild animals in the wild. That is their natural habitat Over one lakh...
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IIT Roorkee Professor’s Study Finds Fbln7-C Can Delay the Reprogramming Process of Tumor-associated Macrophage (TAMs)
A study conducted by Professor Pranita Sarangi from Department of Biotechnology (DBT), IIT Roorkee has found that Fbln7-C, a C-terminal fragment of the adhesion protein Fibulin7, the latest member of the fibulin family of secreted glycoproteins, can delay the reprogramming process of macrophages present in the tumor tissues, also known as tumor associated macrophages...
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Speaking the White Truth – Building a Better World for Dairy and Farm Animals
International animal welfare organisation, World Animal Protection has today submitted a detailed report to the government of Delhi, comprising the learnings and findings from its ‘Better Dairy’ campaign. The report titled: The White Truth – Better Dairy Campaign Report, has been submitted to the Chief Minister of Delhi, the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi and...
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Bird Flu or Inhumane Farming; Animals in Farms are at a Higher Risk of Diseases
World Animal Protection has received appalling reports that large numbers of poultry animals have been culled and more are being planned to avoid the risk of Bird Flu spread. A large numbers of poultry animals have been culled to avoid the risk of Bird...
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Gulshan Dynasty Becomes the Official Host for India’s Biggest Pet Festival ‘Pet Fed’
Gulshan Dynasty, an upcoming and most awaited India’s first wellness homes project by Gulshan, hosted the much-awaited event of the year, Petfed, at its sprawling 1 Acre Garden venue. Pet Fed India’s Biggest Pet Festival & Limca World Record Holder of ‘Biggest Dog Carnival’, the event was a close knit one with a limited...
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Panav Bio-Tech Witnesses Increased Demand for Canglob Hyperimmune Immunoglobulins After Parvovirus Outbreak in West Bengal
As a huge number of street dogs died due to the canine Parvovirus in West Bengal, the New Delhi-based Company Panav Bio-Tech which is the importer and marketer of ‘Canglob P’, hyperimmune immunoglobulins for Parvovirus, said there is a sudden increase in the demand of the hyperimmune immunoglobulin for dogs. ...
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World Animal Protection Organisation Welcomes Madras Court’s Call to Prohibit Future Ownership of Elephants
International Animal Welfare Organisation, World Animal Protection welcomes the news that The Madras High Court has recently opined that a uniform policy should be put in place to completely prohibit future ownership of elephants by individuals or temples and to bring all elephants under the care of the Forest Department. The...
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World Animal Protection Welcomes Corporates Embracing Wildlife Friendly Tourism in the Wake of Landmark Legal Directive on Gir Tourism
International Animal Welfare Organisation, World Animal Protection lauds and appreciates the recent legal directive of a court on the unethical and immoral practice of baiting lions for tourism in Gir National Park in Gujarat, as reported in the press: In the wake of this landmark legal directive that regulates the nature...
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Delhi NCR Girl Diya Singh Help Stray Dogs through Various Dog Shelters
New Delhi, Delhi, India Seeing a stray animal may tug at our hearts a little, but few go the extra mile to give them a better life. Stray animals not only struggle to find a safe place to hide but also find it difficult to scavenge for food. ...
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Retire Elephants from Rides at Amer Fort in Jaipur, says World Animal Protection
New Delhi, Delhi, India On the occasion of World Elephant Day on 12th August 2021, World Animal Protection in India is requesting the Rajasthan Government to retire all captive elephants currently used for riding in Amer Fort in Rajasthan. These elephants suffer from a host of maladies and illnesses caused due to their incarceration...
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Purina Supercoat Bags the Prestigious Product of the Year Award in Dog Foods Category
Gurugram, Haryana, India Pets have been amongst our saviours during the lockdowns and long days at home. Pet parents are getting more and more eager to know about how to keep their pets healthy and are looking to provide them with the best nutrition. The heightened awareness has led to better choices,...
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Licious Commits to Chicken Welfare while Global QSRs Still Lag in India
Over time, animal welfare has become a public health issue. Its strong credentials are becoming a way for businesses to differentiate their products from others by translating them to sustainable returns. A happy chicken in the open farm. Image for reference. Photo credit – World...
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Proteon Pharma to Focus on Development of Bacteriophages as a Sustainable Alternative to Antibiotics in Poultry Industry
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Proteon Pharmaceuticals India – a subsidiary of Proteon Pharmaceuticals SA Poland, today announced it will focus on the development of bacteriophages as a sustainable alternative to antibiotics in the poultry industry. It is engaged in the development of precision biology for microbiome protection to improve animal and human health and eliminating the unnecessary...
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World Animal Protection Renews Call to Ban Wildlife Trade to Prime Minister
Last year, the consequences of our destruction of wild animals and their habitats became crystal clear as the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the world and caused unprecedented suffering and economic loss across the world. COVID-19 and other animal-borne diseases like Ebola, MERS, HIV, bovine tuberculosis, rabies, and leptospirosis are spreading at an unprecedented rate....
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Experts Call for Strengthening of State Action Plans on Antimicrobial Resistance and Capacity Building to Implement them
Experts from the One Health sectors of health, animal husbandry, fisheries and environment called on the Government of India to actively engage the state governments to build capacity for formulating and implementing action plans on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Over 50 professionals and policy experts gathered at Delhi to discuss the future of AMR action...
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World Animal Protection and Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, School of Environment Management, Come Together to Pledge for a Green World on this World Environment Day
World Animal Protection in collaboration with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, School of Environment Management, GGSIPU celebrates the World Environment Day on the Theme “Adapt to Green”, bringing awareness on how our dietary habits can impact the quality of our life and life span. ...
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Jaipur Wildlife Lovers Came Forward in Support of World Animal Protection to Spread Awareness on “No Pride in Elephant Rides”
‘Jaipur Bikers’, a bikers’ and wildlife enthusiast group from Jaipur extended their support to World Animal Protection to spread awareness on the plight of elephants used as attractions for tourism in Jaipur. The elephants in Amer fort are part of the tourism attraction package that subjects these wild animals to live in unnatural conditions...
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#Not Entertainers, On the Occasion of The World Elephant Day World Animal Protection Launches its Petition and Awareness Campaign “No Pride in Elephant Ride”
On the occasion of World Elephant Day, World Animal Protection launches its petition #NoPrideinElephantRide and a series of awareness activities in Jaipur spreading awareness on the plight of elephants used as attractions for tourism in Jaipur. Cycle Rally Flag off to Rajasthan Road Riders by...
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Wildlife Belongs to Wild – Give her a Chance to Live
Delhi, India In the wake of the recent reports on the abuse of a captive elephant named Joymala in a temple in Tamil Nadu, World Animal Protection has written to the Chief Ministers of Assam and Tamil Nadu, requesting the two states act cooperatively to put an end to her suffering. Given...
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Help Transform the Food Chain, Gift a Cruelty Free World to Our Future Generation this World Food Day
On the occasion of the World Food Day, World Animal Protection urges its supporters, stakeholders and partners to join their movement to transform the food systems that fuels animal abuse and is one of the top four contributors to the current public health concerns and animal cruelty. ...
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Elephants Used for Tourist Rides Deserve a Life Free from Suffering, Demands World Animal Protection Supporters
“Rajasthan Road Riders” a cyclist group and wildlife enthusiasts from Jaipur, extended their support to World Animal Protection’s campaign “No Pride In Elephant Ride” to phase out elephant rides used as an attraction for tourism at Amer Fort Jaipur and to bring back the thrust upon the suffering faced by captive elephants used for...
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World Kindness Day Celebrated in Sentient for Animals and Planet
On the occasion of World Kindness Day, in its first event post pandemic for the year Dance for Kindness and World Animal Protection, India came together to spread the message of compassion and kindness for animals who suffer due to human caused conditions and greed. ...
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This Unique World Record was Made at ‘Jaipur Dog Show 2023’ World’s Largest Cake Made for Stray Dogs
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Pinkcity set an example by making the world’s largest cake for stray dogs. To raise awareness about stray dogs, a 160 kg cake was made in the shape of a bone. This was witnessed at the KCI Championship Show at Jaipur Dog Show 2023, where the super fun day...
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World Animal Protection Urges Travel Companies and Individuals to Adopt Wildlife-friendly Tourism
On the occasion of National Tourism Day as we celebrate our diversity and heritage, World Animal Protection in India urges travel companies and individuals to adapt to responsible travel, free of animal cruelty and suffering. Elephants being used as rides at Amer fort Jaipur...
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Captive Elephants Deserve a Life Free of Suffering and Cruelty Demands World Animal Protection Supporters on World Wildlife Day
World Wildlife Day was observed as a reminder and wake up call to protect our wildlife from being exploited and save them from a life of needless cruelty and suffering. A series of public awareness activities were organised during the “Rang Rajasthan” event at Jaipur in support of “No Pride In Elephant Ride” campaign...
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TOI’s “Saving Our Stripes” Campaign Aims to Raise Awareness of Big Cat Conservation
The Times of India, the country’s largest English newspaper, today launched the “Saving Our Stripes” campaign to raise awareness about the importance of tiger conservation. The campaign commemorates the 50th anniversary of Project Tiger, a centrally-sponsored scheme that started in 1973 and aims to ensure the survival and maintenance of the tiger population in...
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“Yard Guards Project” by thePack.in and Tara Chand is Changing the Narrative Around Street Dogs
India’s first Pet-Ed startup thePack.in, in collaboration with Tara Chand Infralogistic Solutions Limited introduces the first-of-its-kind “Yard Guards Project,” in Navi Mumbai to highlight the potential of Indian street dogs as functional security guards. Spearheaded by canine expert Garima Tomar, and executed by behaviorist Calvin Godinho, this noble initiative aims to train a pack...
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Why Adopting a Pet is the Best Decision
In the fast-paced urban jungles we inhabit, it’s easy to overlook the needs of animals that coexist alongside us. Yet, these animals, especially our beloved pets, possess an extraordinary capacity for adoration and devotion. They bring immense joy and happiness to our lives, forming bonds that are truly priceless. ...
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Stop Elephant Rides in Amer Fort, Urges World Animal Protection and Rajasthan Road Riders to Rajasthan Chief Minister on Occasion of World Elephant Day
On the occasion of World Elephant Day, World Animal Protection has urged the Chief Minister of Rajasthan to end elephant rides and retire the elephants to a wildlife friendly sanctuary. More than 150 individuals of Rajasthan Road Riders participated in a rally from Amar Jawan Jyoti to Jhalana Reserve to highlight the plight of...
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A Culinary Affair Highlighting U.S. Poultry at Diablo
The USA Poultry & Egg Export Council on 24th August 2023 partnered with Diablo, Qutub Garden for a delightful evening with some of the well-known food influencers and other dignitaries from the food industry in attendance. The dignitaries who graced the occasion included Mr. Clay Hamilton, Minister Counselor Agriculture Affairs USDA, Mr. Mariano Beillard,...
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World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week Shines Spotlight on Crucial Link between Animal Welfare and One Health
As the world marks World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week from 18th Nov- 24th Nov, World Animal Protection India launches a documentary film named ‘The Silent Killer- Antimicrobial Resistance or Superbugs’ underscoring the ground reality of antibiotic misuse and experts sharing their views on the pivotal role of responsible animal welfare practices in safeguarding both...
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MaxPetZ Performs Innovative High-Pressure Balloon Valvuloplasty, Breaks Barriers in Pet Healthcare and Veterinary Treatment
MaxPetZ, India’s leading chain of multi-specialty veterinary hospitals and clinics, dedicated to providing quality pet healthcare and wellness services, recently achieved a significant milestone in veterinary care. The team of MaxPetZ led by Dr. Bhanu Dev Sharma successfully conducted the first-ever high-pressure balloon valvuloplasty surgery in India, an interventional surgical procedure aimed at increasing...
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Retire Amer Fort Elephants and End Rides, Pleads World Animal Protection on Occasion of World Wildlife Day
On the occasion of World Wildlife Day, World Animal Protection, an animal protection organization, is pleading the government of Rajasthan and the Ministry of Environment and Forests to end elephant rides in Amer Fort in Jaipur and retire the elephants to a wildlife friendly sanctuary. Recently, a Russian tourist was attacked by an elephant...
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World Animal Protection Urges Immediate and Proper Rehabilitation for Captive Elephants in India Amidst Growing Deadly Incidents
World Animal Protection is alarmed to note the recent incidents of elephants turning violent in Rajasthan, Kerala and West Bengal and causing bodily damage and human deaths. A Russian tourist was attacked by an elephant in the precincts of Amer Fort in Jaipur recently, several elephants turned violent during festivals in Kerala and a...
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Treat wildlife and farm animals responsibly, says World Animal Protection on World Environment Day, 2024
On the occasion of World Environment Day, on 5th June, 2024, World Animal Protection is calling for responsible treatment of all animals, in the wild and in farms, so that their welfare and the protection of environment can be properly undertaken. Elephants in Haathi...
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Zigly celebrated ‘International Happy Pets Day’on 4th Aug Pan-India
Launches Happy Pet Index to monitor pet health beyond standard vaccinations Unveiled Zigly’s first-ever rap anthem, “Tujme Basti Meri Jaan,” a heartfelt tribute to the love and joy our pets bring into our lives Zigly, India’s premier tech-enabled omni-channel Pet care brand from Cosmo...
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World Animal Protection Calls on Rajasthan Chief Minister to end elephant rides at Amer Fort on World Elephant Day
On the occasion of World Elephant Day, World Animal Protection, has written to the Chief Minister of Rajasthan to express concern about the plight of the elephants used for riding at Amer fort in Jaipur in Rajasthan and seeking his intervention to put an end to their misery. ...