Animal abuse
Holon resident arrested on suspicion of kicking dog in head, lifting it by throat
Police said the owner, a man in his 40s, allegedly kicked the dog in the head several times and lifted it by the throat. The dog was taken for veterinary care.
50-day prison sentence for man who kept monkey chained with iron links at home
Six Israeli cities ban live chickens for Yom Kippur kapparot, animal rights org. urges more to join
Over 150 beagles rescued from testing at Wisconsin facility, marking over 2,000 released this year
Illegal cockfighting ring broken up by Israel Police, 150 cockerels rescued
The territorial animals were forced to fight each other while patrons gambled on who the winner would be.
'Reprehensible and contrary to human norms': Iraq arrests man who went viral for painting dog blue
The man, identified by Rudaw as Haidar al-Aboud, later published an apology video on social media where he assured the public the dog was not painted with a normal harsh chemical paint.
Hundreds of crocodiles killed by authorities in West Bank farm, owner says he was never warned
The crocodiles' owner said he lost millions in resources due to the mass killing.
Zoo in Denmark asks public for unwanted pets to feed its carnivores
The animals cannot have been treated for illness for at least 30 days prior to being donated.
Israel foils smuggling of 140 exotic reptiles in Ben-Gurion Airport, animals in terrible condition
Custom inspectors discovered the animals, including iguanas, pythons, tegus, and scorpions, in poor condition after enduring freezing temperatures and a lack of food.
Authorities make arrest after unlicensed pet lion attacks woman and two children
The lion reportedly escaped from a farmhouse into an alleyway in Johan on Thursday. Footage revealed the lion was able to leap over the concrete wall into the alley.
Watch the scandalous moment: Boxer gave an orangutan an electronic cigarette
Russian Anastasia Luchkina endangered the life of a female orangutan at a zoo in the Crimean Peninsula: “Deliberate cruelty to an endangered animal.”
Parents arrested after baby found in waste-filled home with 40 animals, incl. decaying dead goat
Police said they found the baby living in unsafe and unsanitary conditions, surrounded by raccoons, rabbits, dogs, cats, chickens and deceased animals.
WATCH: Monkeys found in chains and bathrooms: Israel steps up wildlife rescue efforts
“The captivity of sensitive animals like monkeys causes tremendous harm,” the Israel Nature and Parks Authority and Israel Police said in a joint statement.
Israel Police, INPA find lemur, parrots, chameleons, stuffed gazelle illegally held near Netanya
The animals were being kept illegally in a private home, and were transferred to INPA custody. This was the first time that authorities had found the critically endangered species of lemur.
