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Animal welfare

2 mynahs found stuck in rat glue traps in Woodlands under care of ACRES

Acres CEO Mr Kalai said the birds are now able to stand and eat on their own.
Acres CEO Mr Kalai said the birds are now able to stand and eat on their own.

Saudi Arabia to provide passports for kingdom’s beloved camels

Camels have long been a vital mode of transportation in Arabia, with research suggesting life-sized carvings of camels and horses in Saudi Arabia date back to 7,000 years ago.
Camels have long been a vital mode of transportation in Arabia, with research suggesting life-sized carvings of camels and horses in Saudi Arabia date back to 7,000 years ago.

Wild elephant in Thailand dies en route to sanctuary

The male elephant, aged between 15 and 20, died while being transported from Khon Kaen province to a restoration area in Loei province.
The male elephant, aged between 15 and 20, died while being transported from Khon Kaen province to a restoration area in Loei province.

‘Stupid and cruel’: Peta slams Sabrina Carpenter and Lady Gaga’s Grammy performances

Sabrina Carpenter’s performance included her bringing out a white dove, while Lady Gaga wore a red and black Alexander McQueen Fall 2009 outfit that had feathers.
Sabrina Carpenter’s performance included her bringing out a white dove, while Lady Gaga wore a red and black Alexander McQueen Fall 2009 outfit that had feathers.

Elephant ride ban in Indonesia raises concerns at conservation sites

Conservation site operators warn that poorly implemented restrictions could harm the welfare of elephants.
Conservation site operators warn that poorly implemented restrictions could harm the welfare of elephants.

Fewer animal cruelty and welfare cases reported to SPCA in 2025; most still involve cats

SPCA investigated a total of 608 confirmed cases in 2025, a decline from the 961 seen in 2024, according to its annual report.
SPCA investigated a total of 608 confirmed cases in 2025, a decline from the 961 seen in 2024, according to its annual report.

Pakistan’s stray animals have found friends and protectors in Karachi’s young residents

Over 10 years, Karachi has witnessed massive population growth, of both the human and animal kind.
Over 10 years, Karachi has witnessed massive population growth, of both the human and animal kind.

Shelter Star Of The Month: Kumo the domestic shorthair

Kumo, a male white domestic shorthair, is looking for a forever home.
Kumo, a male white domestic shorthair, is looking for a forever home.

Animal Lovers League to leave premises by Feb, other groups to take over its 160 animals

Veterinarians had worked on Dec 22 to microchip all of the Animal Lovers League’s cats to ensure traceability and accountability.
Veterinarians had worked on Dec 22 to microchip all of the Animal Lovers League’s cats to ensure traceability and accountability.

Backlash as Australia kills dingoes after backpacker death

The euthanisation programme has stirred debate about how to manage the local population of dingoes.
The euthanisation programme has stirred debate about how to manage the local population of dingoes.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.