Dear friend,
Confined in a cramped rusty cage, with barely any access to sunlight, let alone the room to express any natural behaviours... Bonnie and Clyde lived in these awful conditions on a bear farm in Vietnam for over two decades.
With the support of animal lovers like you, we were able to work with Vietnamās Forest Protection Department (FPD) to help rescue these sentient beings and give them a life theyāve deserved all along ā a life worth living.
Bonnie and Clyde will now live a peaceful life at the Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre, a specialized bear sanctuary known for its commitment to animal welfare, run by the Animals Asia Foundation (AAF). These bears will now enjoy the rest of their lives foraging, rolling on soft grass, bathing in the sun, and playing in a semi-wild environment filled with enrichments specifically designed to stimulate their natural behaviours.
Thanks to collaborative efforts like this and support from dedicated animal lovers like you, there are now more bears in sanctuaries and rescue centres (336) than on farms (226) in Vietnam.
Together, we can protect bears from cruel captivity and give them lives worth living.
Did you know that orcas are dolphins and not whales?
While often thought of whales, orcas are actually the largest species of dolphins! This common misconception may be due to their more commonly recognized name of ākiller whalesā.
Where did they get this killer name? Itās believed that when European sailors encountered orcas hundreds of years ago, they witnessed orcas hunting whales. As a result, they named the species āwhale killersā, which when translated into English became ākiller whalesā!
Find out more about these amazing animals, their complex inner lives and why they donāt belong in captivity.
Tokitae dies after 52-years in captivity
It is with great sadness that we relay the news of Tokitaeās passing. Tokitae, also known as Lolita and SkāaliChāelh-tenaut, was an orca held captive at the Miami Seaquarium for more than half a century.
After decades of advocating for her release, plans were finally made to move her to an ocean sanctuary. Sadly, Tokitaeās release never came to fruition.
Learn more about Tokitaeās story and how you can honour her by helping to advocate for captive wild animals like her.
Together, we can make massive change
The problems we face are so large it can feel impossible to make a difference. But one small change, one thoughtful choice can make a huge difference to the lives of animals, to your health, and to the future of our one precious planet.
At World Animal Protection, we believe that transformation is possible by making small, incremental changes to our lives that add up to massive change. The world canāt wait for us to act. Just imagine our collective impact!
Together with our community, we will end animal suffering so that all life thrives. One by one.
P.S. Are you and your pet(s) prepared for an emergency?
Flooding, wildfires, earthquakes... it seems like lately every time you tune into the news there is a natural disaster occurring somewhere in the world.
Unfortunately, climate change is making this is our new reality. Natural disasters are becoming more powerful and more frequent, and we need to be prepared. Without an emergency plan in place, we tend to make panicked decisions that can threaten the safety of you, your family, and even your pet(s).
Thatās why weāve compiled a simple checklist to help you be prepared for any emergency.
Download your emergency preparedness checklist now!
