The livestock export bill has been withdrawn for now but disregard for live animal trade remains

The export of live animals is a thriving, lucrative business for India. It was only the inclusion of cats and dogs in the draft bill that sparked outrage.

Varda Mehrotra

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Alok Hisarwala

· Jun 23, 2023 · 09:00 am

Supreme Court stays Bombay HC observation that those who feed stray dogs must adopt them

The court directed that no coercive steps should be taken on the basis of the High Court order.

Scroll Staff

· Nov 16, 2022 · 04:58 pm

Discovery of kangaroos in West Bengal raises questions about animal trafficking by Indian zoos

Breeding farms in the region are part of a larger network to procure and supply exotic animals.

Nabarun Guha

· May 11, 2022 · 01:30 pm

In the US, zoos and aquariums are shifting to a new standard of ‘animal welfare’

Unlike in the past, captive animals are now kept in surroundings that resemble their native habitat.

Michael J Renner, The Conversation

· Jan 06, 2022 · 11:30 pm

‘Animals can’t be confiscated before accused is convicted’: SC asks Centre to amend rules

The court said that the 2017 rules in the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act cannot run contrary to the express intention of the legislation.

Scroll Staff

· Jan 04, 2021 · 06:37 pm

As 1,821 elephants starve amid lockdown, experts call for end to private ownership of the animal

Elephants under private care are routinely abused and undergo immense stress.

Supriya Vohra

· Jun 02, 2020 · 01:30 pm

What a Swiss vote on dehorning cattle says about cow protection in India

Switzerland will vote this Sunday on farmer Armin Capaul’s proposal to subsidise farmers who let their cows keep horns.

Yamini Deenadayalan

· Nov 24, 2018 · 07:30 am

Sounds of cicadas: A loud but under-studied insect is finally getting attention

Two new species of cicadas have been discovered in the Western Ghats, representing new wave of interest by Indian scientists in the neglected insects.

Manupriya

· Nov 23, 2018 · 09:30 pm

Hyderabad to get an exclusive dog park soon

The park has facilities such as a clinic, training and exercise equipment, splash pool and an amphitheatre.

Scroll Staff

· Sep 16, 2018 · 05:28 pm

Centre notifies rules to regulate pet trade; only micro-chipped puppies can now be sold

Under the new rules, all pet shops will have to get a certificate of registration from the State Animal Welfare Board.

Scroll Staff

· Sep 13, 2018 · 11:48 am

Why it’s so hard to estimate how many animals are killed by farming every year

More research is needed to ascertain the impacts of agriculture on wild animals.

Brandon Keim

· Jul 28, 2018 · 09:30 pm

Delhi’s zoo hid the deaths of 50 animals in 2017 to show dip in mortality rate: The Indian Express

The official records reported 91 deaths, a significant drop from the 325 deaths recorded the previous year.

Scroll Staff

· May 23, 2018 · 11:30 am