November 20, 2025
Types of whales: meet the largest animals in the ocean
Read moreExplore: animal welfare
Explore: animal welfare
Welcome to IFAW’s Explore section. Select from the options to learn more about our work with animals, animal welfare, and conservation.
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November 18, 2025
Victoria’s shameful secret: the hidden crisis facing koalas
Read moreNovember 18, 2025
Rescued elephant calf begins new life in India
Read moreNovember 17, 2025
Rapid response makes a difference for community dogs amidst Nepal’s crisis
Read moreNovember 14, 2025
IFAW's response to Hurricane Melissa
Read moreNovember 7, 2025
Can COP30 be a turning point for wildlife and climate?
Read moreNovember 5, 2025
What are wildlife rangers?
Read moreNovember 3, 2025
Protecting vulnerable species from overexploitation at the CITES CoP20
Read moreNovember 3, 2025
Facts about exotic pets: wild animals held in captivity
Read moreOctober 30, 2025
Sharks and rays are in need of protection—but which ones and why are they in crisis?
Read moreOctober 29, 2025
Deepwater sharks are killed to make cosmetics—but a CITES decision could save these species from extinction
Read moreOctober 15, 2025
From orphaned calf to wild wanderer: Samson the elephant
Read moreOctober 6, 2025
Meet 15 of the most poached animals in 2025
Read moreOctober 6, 2025
What is the IUCN World Conservation Congress—and why is IFAW going?
Read moreOctober 2, 2025
Wildlife crime: terms and definitions
Read moreSeptember 29, 2025
Dolphins vs. porpoises: What’s the difference?
Read moreSeptember 24, 2025
Seals vs. sea lions: what’s the difference?
Read moreSeptember 23, 2025
More than 9,500 animals rescued in CWRC’s 23 years
Read moreSeptember 18, 2025
Rescuing one-horned rhino calves and conserving India’s ecosystems
Read moreSeptember 18, 2025
How your support is shaping policy for a safer ocean
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