Tortoises, water tigers, and sabiás: police catch 45 animals in illegal captivity and impose R$ 20,000 in fines in the Piracicaba region
The Polícia Militar Ambiental in Piracicaba, Brazil, has apprehended 45 animals from illegal captivity and issued over R$ 21,000 in fines across several municipalities.
VIDEO: GCM rescues ten wild birds kept illegally in captivity in the interior of SP
Municipal Guards in Itararé, SP rescued ten wild birds that were being kept illegally in captivity, with some species at risk of extinction.
Man fined R$ 55,900 for keeping 21 wild birds in captivity in the interior of SP
A man in São Paulo was fined R$ 55,900 for illegally keeping 21 wild birds in captivity, many of which showed signs of mistreatment.
Young woman held in captivity for a week is rescued and partner arrested in flagrant in RS
A 23-year-old woman was rescued from a week of captivity, and her 39-year-old partner was arrested in Bagé, Brazil.
Unprecedented birth of an American raccoon in Brazil registered at a zoo in the interior of SP
The Sonho de Criança Zoo in Pitangueiras (SP) has reported the first recorded birth of an American raccoon from captivity in Brazil.
Man arrested for suspected animal abuse and firearm possession in Piraí
A 69-year-old man was apprehended in Piraí, Brazil, on suspicion of animal abuse and possession of a firearm.
Wild birds kept in captivity seized in Barra Mansa
Two wild birds were seized in Barra Mansa, Brazil, due to irregular captivity conditions and lack of necessary authorizations.
They are asking to save the monkey Punch by moving it to a sanctuary
PETA has called for the relocation of Punch the Japanese macaque to a sanctuary due to concerns over his trauma from captivity and isolation.
Baby monkey became an internet sensation: his favorite toy is no longer on store shelves
A baby macaque named Punch has gone viral after being photographed seeking comfort in a stuffed orangutan toy in a Japanese zoo, raising concerns about the treatment of animals in captivity.
PETA claims that the viral monkey Punch is suffering trauma, thus requesting his transfer to a sanctuary
PETA has requested that Punch, a viral Japanese macaque from Ichikawa Zoo, be transferred to a sanctuary due to concerns about his psychological well-being attributed to captivity and isolation.
Animal rights activists of PETA request to transfer the viral macaque 'Punch' to a sanctuary: 'What some call adorable is trauma'
PETA has called for the transfer of the viral Japanese macaque named 'Punch' to a sanctuary, citing concerns over his emotional trauma due to captivity and maternal rejection.
Monkey Punch Moves the World. Critics Discuss Who Profits from the Abandoned Baby with a Plush Toy
A viral video of a baby Japanese macaque, Punch, caring for a plush toy has sparked both adoration and criticism regarding the ethical treatment of animals in captivity.
Federal Police arrest duo with 350 canaries kept in captivity in Boa Vista
Two men have been arrested by the Federal Police in Boa Vista for keeping 350 canaries in captivity under abusive conditions and allegedly preparing them for illegal sale.
Police seize 112 birds from wild fauna and impose a fine of over R$ 200,000 in Montes Claros
The police seized 112 wild birds being kept in captivity in Montes Claros, Brazil, imposing a significant fine due to mistreatment conditions.