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Robot Elephant Replaces Real Animals for Cruelty-Free Indian Temple Rituals

It’s hoped the robot elephant – created by artists who supply pachyderm statues for Dubai Shopping Festival – will phase out elephant abuse across India

by Nick Ames

The Hero Schoolboy Who Became World’s Youngest Headmaster Aged 9

He started a school in his backyard and soon became the youngest headmaster in the world. Now 29, Babar Ali is planning to open free schools across India to ensure every child is educated

by Shiva Kumar Thekkepat

And The Winner Of The Ethicalist’s UAE Nature Photo Competition Is ….

We were overwhelmed by the number of stunning entries for UAE nature photo competition but there could only be one winner

by Anthea Ayache

The Ugly Truth: Why Do We Save The Cutest Animals?

Are so-called ‘ugly’ endangered animals being neglected in favour of cute, fluffy ones because they don’t conform to human standards of beauty?

by Sarah Freeman

Venice Canals Dry Up As Italy Faces Further Drought

Gondolas have been left stranded and water ambulances are unable to navigate some Venice canal routes as forecasters warn of another drought

by Nick Ames

The Plight of The Pangolin: The World’s Most Illegally Trafficked Mammal

WARNING: GRAPHIC PICTURES They’re almost blind and most people have never heard of them but more pangolins have been killed than elephants and rhinos combined

by Sarah Freeman

Saudi Arabia Unveils $25m Plans to Rewild Critically Endangered Arabian Leopard

The news comes as images of the big cat adorned billboards across Dubai, London and New York to mark Arabian Leopard Day

by Nick Ames

Dame Joanna Lumley Calls Wildlife Trophy Hunters ‘Lowest of the Low’

Joanna Lumley – a vocal advocate for animal rights – is supporting plans to ban the import of trophy parts into the UK

by Anthea Ayache

Dr. Jane Goodall Talks Chimps, Captivity and Conservation

The conservationist insists nature is resilient and we must have hope that we can overcome today’s problems to pass on a sustainable planet to future generations

by Karen Pasquali Jones and Anthea Ayache