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Cruelty against stray animals on the rise in India amid lack of effective laws

Cruelty to animals in India is a concern which Indians appear not ready to take responsibility for, with attacks on stray animals, especially dogs, becoming part of daily life.

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Thai wildlife officials start removing 137 tigers from Buddhist temple

Wildlife officials in Thailand have begun removing some of the 137 tigers held at a Buddhist temple following accusations that the monks were involved in illegal breeding and trafficking of the animals.

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Blueberry diet linked to lower breast cancer risk: New Zealand study

​Women might be able to reduce the risk of breast cancer by eating more blueberries, according to a New Zealand research out Tuesday.

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Snakes, bugs freed into wild--animal releasing goes controversial

Releasing what they perceive to be captive animals into the wild is a Buddhist practice with a long history in China, and one which is now mired in controversy.

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New Zealand planning crackdown on animal cruelty in farming

​The New Zealand government is planning to strengthen animal welfare laws in a bid to enhance the international reputation of its primary sector after recent scandals.

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"Ugly" Aussie animals shunned by researchers: study

Australian animals that look "ugly" attract little or no research funding, leading to poor conservational outcomes, researchers say.

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Shocking photos trigger Chinese animal rights outcry

Photos of lab dogs left to die on a Chinese medical school's roof has sparked fury in China this week, with the backlash proving growing condemnation of animal cruelty in the country.

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Animal reality show starts debate on animal rights

China's first animal reality show has sparked debate over whether appearing on television puts zoo animals in distress.

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Who pays for wildlife "crime"?

​For farmers and herders around Changtang nature reserve in Tibet Autonomous Region in southwest China, there are two sides to the wildlife coin.

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Hindu devotees in Nepal push through with mass slaughter of animals despite protests

​Despite global protest against the mass slaughter of animals as part of the celebration of the Gadhimai Festival in Nepal, the Nepali people have continued to preserve their century-old Hindu tradition.

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China hands over confiscated rare turtles to Pakistan

China on Monday handed over 204 confiscated black pond turtles to Pakistan, where the rare animals' natural habitat is located.

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China to jail eaters of rare wild animals

China's top legislature on Thursday passed an interpretation of the Criminal Law which will put eaters of rare wild animals in jail.

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Lions pelted with snowballs

A zoo in east China has come under fire, following an online report that visitors pelted snowballs at two lions...The post triggered a public outcry, as well as heated discussion over the lack of awareness and enforcement of animal rights among the public.