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Time for bold action to break the vicious cycle of the big cat industry

FOUR PAWS commends South Africa’s environment minister for stance against captive big cat industry and lion bone trade


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Sensational Elephant Family Reunion in Pakistan: Madhubala Greets Her Sisters After 15 Years

FOUR PAWS and KMC have successfully relocated the lonely elephant to her new home


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Elephant Madhubala Reunites With Her Family After 15 Years of Separation

FOUR PAWS undertakes lifechanging rehoming to Karachi Safari Park and brings an end to zoo captivity of elephants in Pakistan


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Ways to #EatKinder This Holiday Season

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Big Cat Documentary Film: DETHRONED

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Sun bear cub rescued from illegal wildlife trade

“Anuk” arrived in a critical state and is now receiving special care at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh after being confiscated by the police from a taxi


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