World Animal News

Established in 2013 by Katie Cleary, a former model and actress who has transitioned into philanthropy and filmmaking, World Animal News stands as a prominent source of news and information regarding animals worldwide. Based in Los Angeles, California, our mission is to deliver breaking animal news from around the globe as it occurs. We update our site daily to keep you informed about ways to raise awareness and assist animals in your community. World Animal News aims to enhance public understanding and encourage the protection of wild, domestic, and endangered species through our insightful articles and action alerts.

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Tucson, Arizona, Has Officially Canceled Its Controversial Bull Run Festival

3 weeks ago | worldanimalnews.com | Karen Lapizco

We are thrilled to announce that the highly controversial Bull Run Festival, which was scheduled to take place in Tucson, Arizona, on May 3rd and 4th, has officially been canceled. The event was modeled after the highly controversial Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain—a spectacle that traumatizes animals for entertainment and profit while also endangering human participants.
Crisis On The Coast: Domoic Acid Poisoning Strands 140 Sea Lions and 50 Dolphins On California Beaches

4 weeks ago | worldanimalnews.com | Katie Cleary

The recent influx of marine wildlife affected by domoic acid poisoning off the coast of Southern California underscores a critical environmental crisis, with at least 140 sea lions suffering from this debilitating poison and reports of at least 50 stranded dolphins along local beaches. These incidents often necessitate euthanasia due to the high mortality rates associated with this toxin, according to the Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro.
Nigerian Wildlife Trafficker Arrested: Smuggler Caught With Over 300 Exotic Bird Heads & Gorilla Parts

4 weeks ago | worldanimalnews.com | Katie Cleary

A shocking discovery was recently made during routine baggage inspections at the Mfun/Ekok Joint Border Station in Cross River State, which links Nigeria and Cameroon. The Area Controller of Nigeria Customs, Chief Ogbonna, and his team, intercepted a traveler entering Nigeria from Cameroon, uncovering an illegal wildlife trafficking operation.
FOUR PAWS Launches Urgent Campaign To End Cambodia’s Brutal Dog Meat Trade

1 month ago | worldanimalnews.com | Karen Lapizco

Photo by: FOUR PAWS / Kim ChhayGlobal animal welfare organization FOUR PAWS has launched a powerful new campaign titled ‘This Is Not What Cambodians Want,’ to call for an immediate end to the dog meat trade in Cambodia. This urgent initiative is fueled by the overwhelming sentiment of the Cambodian people, with a staggering 90% of citizens expressing their desire for a ban on this cruel industry.
$30,500 Reward For Information On The Illegal Killing Of Oregon’s Metolius Wolf Pack Leader

1 month ago | worldanimalnews.com | Karen Lapizco

The Center for Biological Diversity and the Wolf Welcome Committee have declared a $10,500 reward for details that lead to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the unlawful killing of a federally protected gray wolf near Sisters, Oregon. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which reported the wolf’s death on Wednesday, is adding another $10,000 to the reward pool. Additionally, the Oregon Wildlife Coalition maintains an ongoing $10,000 reward for any wolf illegally killed in Oregon.
Mink VIRUS Act Reintroduced In The U.S. House To Ban Horrific Mink Farming

1 month ago | worldanimalnews.com | Karen Lapizco

This week, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13) reintroduced the Mink: Vectors for Infection Risk in the United States Act (H.R. 2185), also known as the Mink VIRUS Act. This vital piece of legislation aims to protect public health by reducing the risk of zoonotic diseases, which are diseases that can jump from animals to humans. The bill would phase out mink farming in the U.S. over the course of one year, while offering grants to help farmers transition to more sustainable industries.
Animals Recently Left Stranded At Sea; Demand An End To Live Transport!

1 month ago | worldanimalnews.com | Katie Cleary

Photo by: Israel Against Live Shipments (FFA)When a makeshift vessel, not designed for the transportation of large farm animals, becomes stranded at sea, a host of grave dangers arise. From a shortage of food, to the risk of dehydration and heatstroke, the perils facing these animals are both numerous and alarming. A recent example of this troubling scenario involves the Express M, a transport vessel carrying farm animals to slaughter from Midia, Romania, to Haifa, Israel.
Amboseli’s Big Tuskers Are Being Slaughtered For Sport; Take Action Now!

1 month ago | worldanimalnews.com | Katie Cleary

In recent months, mounting concern over the fate of the iconic Amboseli elephants has drawn international attention, particularly concerning the alarming number of big tuskers being killed in and around Amboseli National Park, which straddles the border between Kenya and Tanzania. These majestic animals, known for their enormous tusks, are among the most celebrated and recognizable elephants in Africa.
Remembering Congressman Raúl Grijalva: A Defender Of Wildlife & Devoted Conservationist

1 month ago | worldanimalnews.com | Karen Lapizco

Arizona Congressman Raúl Grijalva, a dedicated advocate for environmental conservation and animal welfare, has passed away at the age of 77. Throughout his more than two decades in the United States Congress, Grijalva was a formidable champion for wildlife protection and an avid defender of the Endangered Species Act, tirelessly safeguarding the legislation from repeated attacks.
Slovakia’s Last Circus Tigers Finally Find Happiness At FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary In The Netherlands

1 month ago | worldanimalnews.com | Karen Lapizco

In January 2025, the FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary in The Netherlands welcomed two former circus tigers, Samba and Kenya. This event marked a significant turning point in the fight against animal cruelty in circuses. The two tigresses, the last of their kind in Slovakia’s circuses, had spent years confined in tiny trailers, enduring a life of deprivation and unnatural conditions.