World Animal Protection UK

In the animal kingdom, fathers aren't always known for playing an active role but these guys are here to prove otherwise 👇 #FathersDay

🐓 Chickens: Roosters are known to guard hens and chicks from predators, sounding alarm calls and physically defending them when needed.

In the animal kingdom, fathers aren't always known for playing an active role but these guys are here to prove otherwise 👇 #FathersDay

🐸 Darwin’s frog: Once the eggs hatch, the male carries the tiny tadpoles in his mouth or vocal sac until they’re fully developed.

In the animal kingdom, fathers aren't always known for playing an active role but these guys are here to prove otherwise 👇 #FathersDay

🪸 Male seahorses give birth - after the female transfers her eggs into his pouch, the male incubates them, sometimes hundreds at a time, until they’re ready to be released into the ocean.

📰🚨 The number of UK dairy farms keeping cows indoors year-round has more than doubled since 2015. As costs rise and milk prices stay low, farmers are being pushed towards industrial-scale production.

Factory farming isn’t the future - it’s a failing system. We need a food system that works for farmers, animals and the planet - not one that traps cows indoors and leaves farmers with no choice.

📰🚨 The number of UK dairy farms keeping cows indoors year-round has more than doubled since 2015. As costs rise and milk prices stay low, farmers are being pushed towards industrial-scale production.

🦦 Sadly, many otter species are under threat due to the illegal wildlife trade. Life in captivity is no substitute for the wild. Help make a difference: don't share social videos of pet otters and avoid cruel venues such as otter cafes. #WorldOtterDay

Did you know? Turtles have been on the planet for over 200 million years! But many species are now threatened by plastic pollution, climate change, habitat loss and accidental capture in fishing gear. #WorldTurtleDay

Disappointingly yesterday's King's Speech failed to mention any animal welfare commitments, despite previous Government promises.

We urge the Government to ensure that the Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act regulations and the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill are prioritised with a clear plan for implementation. ⁣ ⁣ Let’s make the UK a leader in animal welfare again.

⛓️🦁⛓️ For years, South Africa has faced global criticism over captive lion breeding – particularly practices linked to canned hunting, cub petting tourism, and the export of lion skeletons.

In 2021, the South African government committed to end the captive lion breeeding industry, but progress towards implementing this has been slow. And, with a recent change of environment minister, concerns are growing that this landmark decision could be rolled back.

Feather dresses may appear glamourous, but when the feathers come from wild birds, it’s just cruel. Most decorative feathers used in fashion come from ostriches bred on farms, where they are confined in barren conditions and denied the opportunity to express natural behaviours.

Great to bring together MPs, peers and celebrities at the drop-in event we hosted in parliament last week with Born Free Foundation, Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation, Marine Connection, PETA UK, Save The Asian Elephants and Whale and Dolphin Conservation.⁣

Yesterday we hosted a drop-in event at the Houses of Parliament with six fellow animal welfare organisations. Our Country Director, Ruth Tanner, also joined representatives in delivering a letter directly to 10 Downing Street.

The Act, which applies to England, Wales and Northern Ireland, aims to stop travel companies from selling and advertising cruel wildlife attractions that take place abroad such as dolphin shows, tiger cub petting and elephant rides.

Yesterday we hosted a drop-in event at the Houses of Parliament with six fellow animal welfare organisations. Our Country Director, Ruth Tanner, also joined representatives in delivering a letter directly to 10 Downing Street.

New action alert 🔔 Ask your MP to attend our parliamentary drop-in event ⟶ bit.ly/4kJndVb Why? The Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act became law in 2023 but not a single cruel animal activity has been banned under the legislation.

The Act should stop travel companies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, from selling and promoting cruel wildlife attractions that take place abroad. But sales of tickets to dolphin shows, elephant rides and other cruel entertainment activities continue.

Thank you to @peteregan46.bsky.social for standing with us and speaking out against TUI Group still profiting from dolphin and whale shows. As the travel giant holds its AGM today, our message is clear: public opinion is shifting and it’s time for TUI to listen and stop selling tickets to cruelty.

Over 3,000 dolphins are still being held captive in a multibillion-dollar dolphin tourism industry. Behind each seemingly cheerful smile, lies a lifetime of trauma for a captive dolphin.