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Saving Whales: Now There's an App for That

Fred O'Regan | Posted 04.05.2012

Fred O'Regan

In recent years, human threats to endangered right whales have increased, and given their fragile population status, the loss of even one of these marine mammals can have a massive impact on the fate of the species.

Within the Animal Welfare Movement, Reasons for Hope

Fred O'Regan | Posted 02.22.2012

Fred O'Regan

We know we can do better in terms of our treatment of animals. This year, there were some significant victories that give us reason to believe the change we are working for can happen.

A Much-Needed Win for the Polar Bears

Jeffrey Flocken | Posted 12.19.2011

Jeffrey Flocken

Thanks to a farsighted decision by a US federal judge, polar bears will continue to have protections from unnecessary killing by trophy-hungry American hunters.

The Future of Animal Welfare Depends on Keeping Our Kids' Eyes Wide Open

Fred O'Regan | Posted 12.07.2011

Fred O'Regan

If we don't make sure that today's young people enter adulthood with their eyes wide open to the importance of protecting our living planet, then we are all -- elephants, animals, ecosystems, people -- in deep trouble.

On the Front Line in Africa to Save the Elephant

Fred O'Regan | Posted 05.25.2011

Fred O'Regan

With dust in my mouth earlier this morning, I could only marvel at the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) team here in Tsavo working with th...

Killing the King of the Jungle for Fun

Jeffrey Flocken | Posted 05.25.2011

Jeffrey Flocken

Americans kill hundreds of African lions each year. They don't do it for protection or for food or as a cultural tradition passed down from generatio...

The United States Needs to Halt the Import of African Lion Trophies Now

Fred O'Regan | Posted 05.25.2011

Fred O'Regan

The US could become a leader in protecting wild lions, rather than one of the major contributors to the disappearance of wild lions from Africa.

"Sealing" the Deal: Canada's Legacy of Government Subsidized Cruelty Continues

Deborah Bassett | Posted 05.25.2011

Deborah Bassett

Just when environmentalists were beginning to see a light at the end of the tunnel, Canada's Fisheries Minister announced that restrictions on exporting seal meat to China had been lifted.

Unnatural Disasters

Jeffrey Flocken | Posted 05.25.2011

Jeffrey Flocken

In the aftermath of floods, earthquakes, weather-related oil spills and other catastrophes, animals are often left to fend for themselves, resulting in extreme suffering or death.

Tails For Whales

Wendy Diamond | Posted 05.25.2011

Wendy Diamond

IFAW has spent decades seeking innovative solutions to whale problems such as entanglement, ship strikes, and whaling. Tails for Whales is just one of their innovative, peaceful solutions.

Leonardo DiCaprio: Actor And Animal Advocate

Wendy Diamond | Posted 11.17.2011

Wendy Diamond

On October 4, 2009, International Fund for Animal Welfare and Leonardo announced a program that will protect animals and their habitats around around the globe.

The Gifts that Keep on Giving

Wendy Diamond | Posted 05.25.2011

Wendy Diamond

A recent Animalfair.com readership study found that 84% of pet parents will give their furry pals gifts this holiday season. Here are a few different ways you can give gifts that make a difference!

Malawi Elephants Face Firing Squad, Must Be Moved (VIDEO)

Posted 05.25.2011

From the IFAW: The International Fund for Animal Welfare's South African office director Jason Bell-Leask discusses why your support is so critical to...