Animal facts, education & inspiration
Octopuses are considered the most intelligent of all invertebrates. Scientific studies are increasingly confirming that they are sentient creatures.
The fastest animal on earth? The world’s strongest animal? Find out the answers to these questions and many more with our Animal Top 10s. Prepare to be amazed! Read more
Whether it’s the caring maternal bond between a lioness and her cubs or the sad grief of an elephant for a lost family member, the behaviour of animals shows that they can feel. Read more
What we eat, the clothes we buy, the products we clean with... Every decision we make has an impact on animals. Together we can create a more compassionate world. Read more
World Stray Animals Day is observed annually on April 4th to raise awareness about the plight of stray animals worldwide. In 2025, this day falls on a Friday. Established in 2010 during the Dutch National Stray Animals Conference, April 4th was chosen as it is exactly six months from World Animal Day on October 4th.Read More
The Grand National may be promoted as a beloved tradition, but behind the spectacle lies a harsh reality of cruelty, injury, and death.
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