Rich in resources but largely unrecognised, those in the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic eke out a livelihood under harsh conditions.
Confusion about who should check a vessel meant to pick up 60 000 sheep has exposed fissures in the Covid-19 regulations
Activists and pet owners of colour get a going-over because of racist views about people’s culture
Rebecca Davis points out that in Europe, until as recently as the 18th century, animals accused of wrongdoing were expected to stand trial.
The department of agriculture drafted a new law on animal protection. It has adopted a minimalist approach that could face constitutional challenges.
SPCA inspectors say they will lay criminal charges against members of Thandi Modise’s staff who allegedly threatened them at her farm.
Steven M Wise is campaigning for chimps’ right to seek freedom from unlawful detention on the grounds that they are essentially people.
The Claw animal shelter has been struggling to survive after a week without water and service delivery protests that threaten its offices.
As demand for crocodile skin handbags increase, luxury goods companies such as Louis Vuitton and Gucci are making acquisitions to secure croc supply.
Amid allegations of animal cruelty, a ship carrying 3 500 head of cattle is expected to leave from East London this week bound for Mauritius.
Pet owners in Asia are snapping up ‘pocket’ primates provided by traders in South Africa. Fiona Macleod reports
Scores of animal rights activists staged a naked protest on Sunday at a square in Spain’s northeastern city of Barcelona to denounce fur clothes.