Italy's so-called 'zoo mafia' is allegedly generating millions of pounds through illegal animal exploitation, with anti-mafia ...

Italy is the 41st country to pass a national law prohibiting animals in circuses, affecting an estimated 100 circuses and some 2,000 animals. These achievements are the result of a decade of ...

When Italian photographer Christiano Vendramin visited Santa Croce Lake in northern Italy in 2019, he noticed the water was unusually high. While the four-mile lake is bustling with action in the warm ...

Italy is famous for its history, architecture, and cuisine, but the country also boasts a wonderful variety of wildlife. From the snow-capped Alps to the sun-kissed Mediterranean coast, Italy offers a ...

Animal rights activists are winning victories as more countries prohibit animals in circus acts. This month the Italian Parliament adopted legislation to phase out animals in traveling shows and ...

Rome, Italy, 30th November 2009—10 participants from three South-East European countries—Croatia, Romania and Serbia—took part in a CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of ...