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World's first bonobo release: At home in the forest

Jun 19, 2009
WSPA has been following nine lucky bonobos as they are released back into the wild by a team from the Lola Ya Bonobo Sanctuary, led by WSPA’s Nick D’Souza. Here's the latest update on how the bonobos are settling in.

Loud and clear ‘No’ to coastal whaling deal

Jun 18, 2009
So far over 67,600 people from 63 countries have signed WSPA’s letter calling for ‘no deal on cruelty’ at the 61st meeting of the International Whaling Commission. The vote on Japanese coastal whaling takes place next week.

New ‘one-stop-shop’ for farm animal welfare

Jun 17, 2009
WSPA is pleased to be involved in a new internet portal providing the latest information to help improve the welfare of livestock, launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

World's first bonobo release: Bonobos arrive at their new forest home

Jun 17, 2009
We're all amazed as we continue to follow the journey of nine lucky bonobos who have now been released back into the wild. WSPA’s Nick D’Souza, the lead vet on the release, has been sending updates. Here's the latest...

Thousands of dogs suffer needless cull

Jun 17, 2009
Over 36,000 dogs have been killed in China. This kneejerk reaction to reported human rabies cases ignores evidence that humane dog vaccinations are the only effective way to combat this disease.

Woofstock unites Toronto's dog lovers

Jun 16, 2009
Thousands of dogs and their owners descended on Toronto's Woofstock for a weekend of canine fun, and WSPA was there to meet them.

‘Caracas Declaration’ unites anti-bullfighting efforts

Jun 16, 2009
The third International Anti-Bullfighting Summit saw animal welfare groups from around the world meet in Latin America for the first time, bringing fresh momentum to campaigns committed to ending this cruel blood sport.

Update: Countdown continues to world's first bonobo release

Jun 15, 2009
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, nine lucky bonobos are about to be released back into the wild. We are following their journey.

Disney artist and WSPA celebrate the Caribbean’s whales

Jun 12, 2009
Wyland, the Disney artist famous for his giant whale murals, has teamed up with WSPA to create a wall with life-sized whale motifs. The colourful wall will support the Caribbean anti-whaling movement.

Countdown to world’s first bonobo release

Jun 11, 2009
From Sunday, WSPA will accompany a group of orphaned bonobos on a historic journey back to the wild. This is the first ever attempt to reintroduce our closest ape relation to their natural habitat.

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