The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) on Wednesday issued guidelines on how to handle pets of people exposed to the deadly Ebola virus, saying if an animal tests positive, it should be euthanized.
Australian firefighters have saved a koala's life by giving it mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Among the disturbing footage, a bound animal is blinded with a knife, while another is knee-capped with bullets from an assault rifle.
A large number of smuggled bear paws recently seized by authorities has underscored the need for renewed efforts in the fight against illegal animal trading.