#Act4 Wildlife A cove off Canada's east coast is the proposed site for a sanctuary where captive orca and beluga whales can retire. Canada proposed as site of captive whale sanctuary 28 February 2020
#Act4 Wildlife When the Wildlife Protection Act was passed in 1972, an exception was created for elephants in captivity at the time. That’s why 1,687 remain in private hands. India is pushing a plan to protect elephants in the wild – but is ignoring animals in captivity 28 February 2020
#Act4 Wildlife More than 600 cetaceans have been found on French beaches since December, 95% of which bear traces of fishing accidents. Massive stranding of dolphins on the French coast 28 February 2020
#Act4 Wildlife Exchange of views between the Commission and ENVI Committee on restrictions on the use of lead shot. Commission and ENVI Committee debate restrictions on the use of lead shot 21 February 2020
#Act4 Wildlife Wildlife trafficking – the illegal trade in wild animals and plants – is one of the largest organised crimes in the world. It has a devastating impact on biodiversity due to the demand for products derived from endangered species. In 2016, the EU adopted an action plan to step up the fight against this threat. This evaluation will assess what impact the plan has had on curbing wildlife trafficking and whether it has helped supplement national efforts. EC's evaluation of EU Action Plan against Wildlife Trafficking - Submit your feedback by 18 March 21 February 2020
#Act4 Wildlife Australia has identified 113 animal species which will need "urgent help" after their numbers and habitats were devastated by recent bushfires. Australia fires: 113 animal species 'need emergency help' 17 February 2020
#Act4 Wildlife Following the Coronavirus outbreak, Eurogroup for Animals and several of its members have participated in a joint open letter targeting the World Health Organization, the World Organisation for Animal Health OIE and the UN Environment Programme. Coronavirus: NGOs ask governments to shut down wildlife markets and work to reduce demand 13 February 2020
#Act4 Wildlife Endangered species could be missing link between bats and humans, researchers believe. Pangolins may have spread coronavirus to humans 10 February 2020
#Act4 Wildlife One of the last remaining great "tusker" elephants in Kenya has died aged 50. One of Kenya's last big 'tusker' elephants dies aged 50 10 February 2020
#Act4 Wildlife Wild animal populations in both the Netherlands' open natural areas and in the agricultural landscaped halved since 1990, according to the Living Planet Report Netherlands published by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Netherlands' animal populations halved since 1990; nitrogen the main culprit 10 February 2020
#Act4 Wildlife Belgium must prohibit the import of kangaroo meat, just as it prohibited the import of seal products. All Belgian supermarkets are removing kangaroo meat from their shelves 3 February 2020 GAIA
#Act4 Wildlife Following a campaign by Fondation Brigitte Bardot, Carrefour France has made a commitment to stop selling kangaroo meat. Fondation Brigitte Bardot: Carrefour France will stop selling kangaroo meat 31 January 2020 FBB