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Husky seen stuffed in backpack in south Taiwan

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwanese netizens became enraged after photos surfaced last week of a husky stuffed into a backpack. On Nov. 15, a netizen posted images onto Dcard of a husky crammed ...

Rotterdam: 2 dead after twin shootings by same suspect

Police in Rotterdam said on Thursday that two people had been killed in two shooting incidents in the city, one of which at the Erasmus Medical Center at the city's university. "The two sho...

Taiwan police recover 15 stolen tortoises

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Tainan City police recovered 15 stolen tortoises from a man had sold some of the reptiles at a bargain price, reports said Wednesday (Aug. 23). Hung (洪), aged 25, was t...

Taiwan SPCA finds Neiwan 'mystery museum' keeping animals in cruel conditions

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A tourist attraction displaying reptiles and other animals in central Taiwan’s Neiwan Old Street has been investigated by the SPCA, who have determined it is keeping...

South Korean dog meat farmers push back against growing moves to outlaw their industry

PYEONGTAEK, South Korea (AP) — The dogs bark and stare as Kim Jong-kil approaches the rusty cages housing the large, short-haired animals he sells for their meat. Kim opens a door and pets one dog’s n...

Taiwan deer thieves nabbed after typhoon

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Police arrested two men who stole sika deer fawns from a nature reserve using the typhoon as cover, but one of the animals did not survive the ordeal, reports said Saturda...

South Taiwan woman faces up to NT$1 million fine for taking sea turtle home

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A woman who has an intellectual disability faces a fine of between NT$200,000 (US$6,374) to NT$1 million for taking a protected sea turtle from a south Taiwan beach to her...

Rescued alligator that was recovering at NYC zoo has died

NEW YORK (AP) — An abandoned and emaciated alligator that was found in a New York City lake and sent to the Bronx Zoo for recovery has died in a “tragic case of animal abuse," zoo officials said. ...

Taiwan's top military officer announced, known for crisis management

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Ministry of National Defense (MND) announced Tuesday (April 18) that Naval Commander Mei Chia-shu (梅家樹) will succeed General Chen Pao-yu (陳寶餘) to the post of chief of ...

Young people drive bullfighting's resurrection in Spain

MADRID (AP) — Álvaro Alarcón plays out the moment when he will enter Madrid's Las Ventas bullring for his final challenge as a “novillero,” or apprentice bullfighter. The 24-year-old has...

National Geographic Taiwan photo contest 2023 rejects bird photos

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Submissions are now being accepted for the National Geographic Taiwan photo contest — with the exception of bird photos, due to fears of animal abuse. The move re...

Puerto Rico judge finds man guilty in fatal dog shooting

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A Puerto Rico judge on Thursday found a businessman guilty of animal abuse for fatally shooting a stray dog on a golf course nearly two years ago, noting the defendant did...

Louisiana man allegedly cut tails off live rodents in videos

FRANKLIN, La. (AP) — Nutria — the large, semi-aquatic rodents native to South America — have become so invasive in Louisiana that the state wants them shot on sight, offering a $6 bounty for their tai...

Spain: Rights groups urge more protection for hunting dogs

MADRID (AP) — Animal rights groups and pet shop owners marched Sunday in separate demonstrations to protest a new animal welfare law proposed by the Spanish government that seeks to advance the protec...

Taiwanese urged to avoid visiting farms with illegal animal performances

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — New Taipei’s animal welfare authorities are urging the public to avoid visiting farms with illegal animal performances as businesses could face hefty fines for viola...