Police in Spain bust animal trafficking ring, including endangered species
The investigation in eastern Valencia began several months ago when officers saw a listing on an internet site offering "protected species for sale."
Animal Cruelty
Snowmobiler indicted for allegedly tormenting, killing wolf
Photos showed Cody Roberts posing with the wolf, its mouth bound with tape, in a bar. Video showed the same animal lying on a floor, alive but barely moving.
Horse dragged by truck sparks investigation
A video that shows a horse in Colorado being dragged from the back of a truck has angered many, and led to an animal abuse investigation. The horse has been seized by authorities, CBS Denver's Matt Kroshel reports.
Man charged after 69 live cats, two dozen dead kittens found in home
Authorities found 69 living cats, many of which had medical ailments including respiratory infections and eye disease, and 28 dead cats at the man's home.
Colorado mother killed by some of daughter's more than 50 dogs
Authorities also found several birds. The animals were living in unsanitary conditions and were seized by authorities.
Mexico City bans violent bullfighting
Animal rights advocates are celebrating after Mexico City's local congress on Tuesday passed legislation designed to make bullfighting safer and less violent. Under the legislation, killing or even injuring the bull is no longer allowed, and to protect the matador, the bull's horns will be covered.
Piglets left to starve to death in Danish art exhibition are stolen
The controversial Chilean artist had said the exhibition was meant to raise awareness of mass meat production processes.
Butchered remains of dolphin with organs removed found on beach
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Law Enforcement is investigating.
Hong Kong zoo seeks answers after deaths of 9 monkeys
Officials in Hong Kong are investigating the deaths of 9 monkeys in the region's oldest zoo, including 3 critically endangered Cotton-top Tamarins.
New King Charles portrait vandalized by activists at London gallery
Animal rights activists have vandalized a new portrait of King Charles III on display at a London gallery.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addresses dog killing controversy
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addressed on social media the backlash she received after details of her soon-to-be-released book were revealed.
Cambodia sees rise in YouTuber abuse of monkeys at world heritage site
YouTubers can earn a living from videos interacting with monkeys at the Angkor world heritage site, but some videos show horrific abuse.
Botswana threatens to send 20,000 elephants to "roam free" in Germany
Botswana says it will send its surplus elephants to Europe if Germany goes ahead with plans to restrict the import of hunting trophies from Africa.
Oklahoma cockfighting foes worry support for weakening state's ban is growing
Before Oklahoma outlawed cockfighting in 2002, spectators would fill small arenas. Now, foes of the bloody sport worry it's gaining ground again.
Baby pig rescued after being tossed
At a Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans, three men tossed around what looked like a football. Turns out, it was a baby pig, according to a bystander. Fortunately, the witness was able to rescue the animal from the situation – and now, the piglet has a new home.
New material looks to replace animal leather
Mushroom leather could soon give consumers an ethical and cruelty-free alternative to using animal hides for everything from clothing to car upholstery. Lilia Luciano has more.
Pet cat found dead after being thrown off train by conductor
300,000 people signed a petition calling for the Russian train conductor to lose her job after she threw a cat named Twix off a train.
7 giant tortoises mysteriously found dead in U.K. forest
Police in England would like to speak with anyone who's missing some giant tortoises, or "knows of anyone who normally has a large number of tortoises but has fewer now."
PETA calls on U.K. to drop the iconic bearskin hats of the King's Guard
Comedian Stephen Fry is fronting a new campaign by activist group PETA pushing the U.K.'s King's Guard to drop their instantly recognizable fur hats.
Abu Dhabi animal lovers work to rescue dozens of cats left in desert
Most of the animals were chipped and neutered, and Emirati authorities say they're investigating the "inhumane act."
Nearly 400 primate skulls headed for U.S. seized in France: "Staggering"
More than 392 packages filled with primate skulls and other remains were found over the course of several months at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Couple charged after dozens of dead dogs found at New Jersey home
"There's dogs in cages, live dogs in cages, dead dogs in cages, dead animals throughout the house lying on the floor," the police chief said.
Beloved orca dies at Miami Seaquarium
Lolita, a beloved killer orca whale who spent over 50 years in captivity, died this week at the Miami Seaquarium.
30 dogs and puppies found dead, 90 rescued from "unlivable" homes
Authorities removed 90 living dogs from the property, where an owner was operating a "rescue" facility.
Man faces felony charges after stabbing dog in North Carolina park
The dog's owner had been playing pickleball when a man approached and "eviscerated" her dog, Asheville police said.
CBS News poll: On Trump deploying National Guard, divisions over impact on crime, rights
Trump's approval rating ticks back up; support for tariffs declines as some pull back buying.
South Korea says it reached a deal to release workers detained in ICE raid
South Korea says it reached a deal with the U.S. to release more than 300 South Koreans detained in an immigration enforcement raid at a Georgia Hyundai plant.
Justice Barrett on the Supreme Court's checks on Trump's power
In her first TV interview since joining the Supreme Court in 2020, Justice Amy Coney Barrett also discusses her vote in the 2022 Dobbs abortion case.
Duckworth: Trump essentially "declared war" on Chicago; no "indications" of deployment
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, an Illinois Democrat, said President Trump "essentially just declared war on a major city in his own nation."
Powerball winning tickets sold in Texas, Missouri in estimated $1.8B jackpot
Saturday's jackpot had an estimated cash value of $826.4 million, Powerball said.
Millions of students use these pouches to lock up their cellphones
At least 2.5 million students across the country are using Yondr pouches, as 35 states have laws or rules limiting cellphones in schools.
Ukraine government building damaged in large Russia aerial attack
Russia attacked Ukraine with 810 drones and decoys – the largest aerial attack on the country since the war began, Ukraine's Air Force said.
Japan's prime minister to step down less than a year after taking office
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba took office in October.
Baby, children among 11 missing after hippo capsizes boat
Three people survived the incident and were rescued, and "a search is ongoing in the hope of finding the missing victims," an official said.