World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/fostering-a-rescue-dog-uk): Fostering a Rescue Dog in the UK: A Complete Guide for New and Experienced Foster Carers.

## Summary
To foster a rescue dog in the UK, contact a registered animal rescue or rehoming charity, complete their application and home check process, and agree to temporarily house a dog until a permanent home is found — typically for weeks to months. You provide the home environment and day-to-day care; the rescue covers veterinary costs.

## Excerpt
Fostering a rescue dog gives a dog in a shelter or rescue centre a temporary home while they wait for adoption — and it can make an enormous difference to their behaviour, health and chances of finding a permanent family. This guide covers how dog fostering works, what to expect, and how to get started.

## Takeaway
Dog fostering gives a rescue dog a home environment during the wait for adoption — which dramatically improves their behaviour, health and adoptability.

## Takeaway
Foster carers in the UK are typically unpaid but have all vet costs covered by the rescue organisation.

## Takeaway
Most rescues ask for a home check, reference, and short application before approving a foster placement.

## Takeaway
The 3-3-3 rule applies to foster dogs just as much as adopted dogs: 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to learn the routine, 3 months to feel truly at home.

## Takeaway
Many foster carers end up adopting the dog they fostered — this is so common it has its own name: a 'foster fail' (a very successful outcome).


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/fostering-a-rescue-dog-uk): Fostering a Rescue Dog in the UK: A Complete Guide for New and Experienced Foster Carers.

## Briefing
Fostering a rescue dog is one of the most effective things an individual can do for animal welfare — and one of the most underused.

Shelters and rescue centres across the UK are short of foster carers .

Every dog in a foster home frees up a kennel space for another animal, gives the fostered dog a much better chance of successful adoption, and costs the rescue organisation far less per day than kennel care.

If you have ever thought about getting a dog but are not ready for a permanent commitment, fostering is the obvious place to start.

This guide covers everything you need to know.

What does fostering a dog involve?

When you foster a rescue dog, you temporarily take the dog into your home while the rescue organisation finds them a permanent family.

You provide: A safe, comfortable home environment Daily walks, exercise and mental stimulation Basic training reinforcement (sit, lead walking, house training) Socialisation and routine — the things that make a dog adoptable Honest feedback to the rescue about the dog's behaviour and needs The rescue organisation provides: Veterinary care — vaccinations, treatments, neutering if needed Usually food and basic supplies Support and advice from experienced staff or coordinators The adoption process — finding and vetting the permanent home Why fostering makes such a big difference Research consistently shows that dogs in home environments are less stressed, display their true personality more accurately, and are more successfully matched with adoptive families than dogs assessed only in kennels.

A kennel is a noisy, unfamiliar, socially isolating environment — many dogs shut down or become anxious in kennels even if they are calm and friendly in a home.

When a rescue can accurately describe a dog's behaviour with children, with cats, on a lead, when left alone, and with visitors — because a foster carer has lived with the dog and reported back — the adoption match is far more likely to stick.

That matters enormously: failed adoptions are stressful for the dog, expensive for the rescue, and demoralising for the family.

The 3-3-3 rule for foster dogs The 3-3-3 rule — first 3 days, first 3 weeks, first 3 months — is a widely used framework for understanding how a rescue dog settles into a new environment.

It applies equally to foster placements and permanent adoptions: Days 1–3: The dog is overwhelmed.

They may be quiet, shut down, not eating well, not playing.

This is normal.

Give them a safe space, keep things calm, do not push interaction.

Weeks 1–3: The dog begins to understand the routine — when walks happen, when mealtimes are, who is in the household.

They start to show more of their personality.

Some testing of boundaries is normal.

Months 1–3: The dog feels genuinely at home.

Their full personality is visible.

This is the most accurate picture of who they are and how they will behave in a permanent home.

For foster carers, the 3-3-3 rule is a useful reminder that what you see in week one is not what you will see in month two.

Be patient.

The dog is processing an enormous amount of change.

How to become a dog foster carer in the UK Step 1: Choose a rescue organisation National organisations with large foster networks include Dogs Trust, Many Tears Animal Rescue, RSPCA and Blue Cross.

Smaller local rescues often also have foster programmes and may be more flexible about placement types.

You can search for registered rescue charities on the Charity Commission website and contact them directly.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/fostering-a-rescue-dog-uk): Fostering a Rescue Dog in the UK: A Complete Guide for New and Experienced Foster Carers.

Step 2: Apply Most rescues have an online application form asking about your home, your experience with dogs, your working hours, your other pets and any children.

Be honest — the more accurately the rescue understands your household, the better the match they can make.

Step 3: Home check Most UK rescues require a home visit before approving a foster placement.

A coordinator will check that your home is safe for a dog — secure garden, no obvious hazards — and discuss what type of dog would suit your household.

Step 4: Matching The rescue will propose a dog for you based on your application.

You are not obliged to accept every dog offered — if a proposed placement does not feel right, say so.

A good rescue will work with you to find a dog that suits both of you.

What if you cannot keep the dog when the placement ends?

Fostering is always temporary unless you choose to adopt.

When a permanent home is found, the rescue will manage the transition.

If your circumstances change during a placement, contact your rescue coordinator as early as possible — they will arrange alternative care.

You are not trapped.

What happens when animals cannot be fostered out of trouble For millions of dogs around the world, the UK foster model is not available.

Street dogs in Pakistan, dogs in the Southeast Asian meat trade, free-roaming dogs in cities without rescue infrastructure — no foster network reaches them.

What reaches them is in-country rescue and welfare intervention : vaccination, neutering, emergency extraction, and field medicine run by organisations working in those countries.

If you want to support dogs that no UK foster programme can reach, donating to WARN or sponsoring a rescue dog through our launch-stage programme directly funds the international equivalent of what UK foster carers do every day — giving a dog the care and stability they need to survive.

Help the rescue dogs WARN is being built for WARN's launch programme in Karachi will fund partner dog rescues and the animal shelter capacity they urgently need — humane catch-neuter-vaccinate-return work, veterinary care for injured street dogs, and responsible in-country adoption of rescue dogs into safe Pakistani homes.

Read the Karachi street dogs appeal for the full plan, or donate today to fund our first surgeries, vaccinations and shelter weeks.

Every pound helps another rescue dog get a fair start.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/fostering-a-rescue-dog-uk): Fostering a Rescue Dog in the UK: A Complete Guide for New and Experienced Foster Carers.

## What does fostering a dog mean?
Fostering a dog means temporarily housing a rescue dog in your home while the dog waits for a permanent adoptive family. You provide the home environment, exercise, socialisation, and day-to-day care. The rescue organisation retains responsibility for the dog's veterinary care and ongoing support. Fostering is unpaid but the rescue covers costs.

## How long does dog fostering last?
It varies widely depending on the dog and the rescue. Short-term foster placements can be as brief as a week for a dog between transport and adoption. Typical placements run for a few weeks to a few months. Some dogs stay in foster care for longer if they have complex needs or are waiting for a very specific home.

## How do I become a dog foster carer in the UK?
Contact a registered rescue organisation in your area or a national charity that operates a foster network. Complete their application, which usually includes information about your home, whether you have other pets or children, and how much time you can commit. Most rescues conduct a home check. If approved, they will match you with a suitable dog.

## Do you get paid to foster a dog in the UK?
Most UK rescue organisations do not pay their foster carers, but they cover all veterinary costs, usually provide food for the fostered dog, and offer support and guidance throughout the placement. Fostering is a volunteer role — the reward is the difference you make to the dog.

## Can I foster a dog if I have other pets?
It depends on the rescue and the dog. Many foster placements work well in multi-pet households — some dogs actually do better with a calm resident dog as a social guide. Rescues will match you with a dog known to be suitable for your household. Be honest on your application about the temperament of your existing pets.

## What is a foster fail?
A 'foster fail' is when a foster carer ends up adopting the dog they were fostering — it is called a fail because the original plan was a temporary placement, but it is widely regarded as a wonderful outcome. Many rescue dogs find their permanent family through their foster home.

## What if I cannot keep fostering?
Life changes. Most rescue organisations understand this and will take the dog back and find a new foster placement if your circumstances change. Be honest with your rescue coordinator as early as possible so they have time to arrange an alternative — the dog's continuity of care is the priority.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/animal-rescue-near-me): Animal Rescue Near Me: How to Find a Reputable UK Rescue and What to Look For.

## Summary
To find a reputable animal rescue near you in the UK, search the Charity Commission register for registered charities in your area, check for transparent adoption processes and published veterinary standards, and look for honest animal profiles that include known behaviour challenges as well as positives.

## Excerpt
Searching for an animal rescue near you? This guide explains how to find a registered animal rescue in the UK, what to look for before you adopt or donate, the red flags to avoid, and what happens to the animals that no local rescue can reach.

## Takeaway
Always check a UK rescue is registered with the Charity Commission (England & Wales), OSCR (Scotland) or CCNI (Northern Ireland) before donating or adopting.

## Takeaway
Reputable rescues will always health-check, vaccinate, microchip and neuter animals before adoption — and will tell you if an animal has known behaviour challenges.

## Takeaway
Red flags include cash-only donations, no home-check process, animals in very poor condition with no veterinary history, and pressure to adopt quickly.

## Takeaway
Breed-specific rescues exist for almost every breed — if you want a specific type of dog or cat, a breed rescue may find you a better match than a general shelter.

## Takeaway
For animals that no local rescue can reach — street dogs abroad, trafficked wildlife — international organisations like WARN fill the gap.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/animal-rescue-near-me): Animal Rescue Near Me: How to Find a Reputable UK Rescue and What to Look For.

## Briefing
If you are looking for an animal rescue near you — to adopt a dog or cat, to surrender an animal, to volunteer, or to donate — this guide gives you the tools to find a reputable organisation and avoid the small number of bad actors in the sector.

How to find a registered animal rescue near you The Charity Commission register The most reliable starting point in England and Wales is the Charity Commission register at register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk.

Search for charities in your postcode area with "animal" or "rescue" in their name or objects.

Every legitimate UK animal charity is registered — if an organisation is not on the register, be very cautious about donating.

In Scotland, use the OSCR register (oscr.org.uk).

In Northern Ireland, use the CCNI register (charitycommissionni.org.uk).

National rescue networks The largest national organisations — Dogs Trust, RSPCA, Battersea, Cats Protection, Blue Cross — all have local branches, centres or foster networks.

If you are open to any dog or cat rather than a specific type, these organisations have the widest selection and the most rigorous adoption processes.

Breed-specific rescues For almost every dog breed and many cat breeds, there are specialist breed rescues staffed by people who know the breed well.

Breed rescues often have animals in foster homes rather than kennels, which means better behavioural assessments and more honest animal profiles.

The Kennel Club maintains a directory of breed rescue contacts.

Local independent rescues Smaller local rescues — sometimes run from private homes, sometimes with small shelter facilities — can be excellent.

They often have more flexibility on adoption criteria and more detailed knowledge of individual animals.

Always verify their charity registration before donating.

What to look for in a reputable rescue Transparent health and welfare standards A reputable rescue will health-check, vaccinate, microchip and neuter every animal before adoption.

They will tell you about known medical issues and current medications.

They will not knowingly place a sick or untreated animal.

Honest animal profiles Look for profiles that mention challenges as well as positives.

A rescue that describes every dog as "great with children, cats and other dogs, loves cuddles, easy to walk" is not giving you accurate information.

Real rescue animals have real histories and real quirks.

Honest profiles — "needs to be the only pet", "still working on lead manners", "better with older children" — are a sign of a well-run organisation.

A proper adoption process Reputable rescues require an adoption application and almost always conduct a home visit before approving an adoption.

This is for the animal's benefit, not to be obstructive.

They will also have a return policy — if the adoption does not work out for any reason, they will take the animal back.

Clear fee structure Adoption fees exist to cover some of the rescue's costs: veterinary treatment, neutering, microchipping, transport.

A rescue should be able to explain what the fee covers.

The fee should not be a profit margin.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/animal-rescue-near-me): Animal Rescue Near Me: How to Find a Reputable UK Rescue and What to Look For.

Red flags to avoid No charity registration — check before you donate or adopt Pressure to adopt quickly or no time to visit the animal more than once Animals for "sale" with no welfare-based adoption process No home check or application process for high-need animals Cash-only donations with no receipts or paper trail Animals in poor condition with no veterinary records offered Online-only operations where you cannot visit and meet the animal Different types of rescue and what they do Type Focus Best for General shelter All species, usually dogs and cats Adopters open to any animal Breed rescue One breed or type Adopters committed to a specific breed Foster network Animals placed in homes rather than kennels Better behavioural profiles; good for nervous dogs Wildlife rescue Injured or orphaned wild animals People who find injured wildlife; not adoption-based International rescue Animals in countries with no UK-equivalent rescue infrastructure Donors who want to help animals abroad What about the animals no local rescue can reach?

Every UK animal rescue operates within its catchment area.

Their animals come from UK streets, UK homes and UK surrenders.

The millions of street dogs in South Asia, the dogs and cats caught in the Southeast Asian meat trade, the slow lorises being sold as pets in Indonesia, the snared wild dogs in East Africa — none of these animals are reachable by any UK local rescue, no matter how good it is.

If you already support a UK rescue and want to extend your giving to animals that no local charity can reach, international field rescue charities fill that gap.

World Animal Rescue Network is a registered global not-for-profit animal welfare organisation (Company no.

17298990) built specifically for that purpose — for animals too far away, too wild, or too numerous for the UK rehoming model to help.

You can donate to WARN to fund our first international deployments, or read our UK animal charities guide to understand how the different types of organisation fit together.

We need your support to make this happen World Animal Rescue Network is at the launch stage of this work.

We do not yet have rescue numbers to share — and that is exactly why your support matters now.

Every donation helps us put trained teams on the ground, secure veterinary supplies and equipment, and reach the first animals before they are lost.

Donate today to fund our first deployments, or sponsor an animal to back a specific species through rehabilitation.

You can also join the network as a volunteer, fundraiser, or monthly supporter.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/animal-rescue-near-me): Animal Rescue Near Me: How to Find a Reputable UK Rescue and What to Look For.

## How do I find an animal rescue near me in the UK?
The most reliable method is to search the Charity Commission register (register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk) for registered charities in your area whose objects include animal welfare. You can also search platforms like Petfinder, Pets4Homes rescue listings, or the RSPCA's find a rescue tool. Local Facebook groups often list smaller, newer rescues — always verify their charity registration status before donating.

## What should I look for in a reputable animal rescue?
Look for: charity registration (verifiable on the Charity Commission website); transparent adoption process with a home check; honest animal profiles that mention known challenges; health checks, vaccinations, microchipping and neutering before adoption; clear adoption fees with an explanation of what they cover; and willingness to take animals back if the adoption does not work out.

## What are the red flags for animal rescue scams?
Red flags include: no verifiable charity registration; cash-only donations with no receipts; animals for sale rather than adoption with a welfare-based fee; pressure to adopt quickly without a home check; unwillingness to answer questions about the animal's history or health; online-only operations with no physical address or viewable animals; and fees significantly higher than local rescue norms for the same species.

## Is there a difference between an animal rescue and an animal shelter?
In UK usage, both terms refer to organisations that take in stray, abandoned or surrendered animals and rehome them. 'Rescue' often implies a more proactive intake process — actively removing animals from dangerous situations — while 'shelter' implies a more passive intake (animals are brought to them). In practice, most UK organisations do both and use the terms interchangeably.

## What is a breed-specific rescue?
A breed-specific rescue focuses on one breed or type of animal — for example, greyhound rescues, German Shepherd rescues, or Siamese cat rescues. They often have deep expertise in that breed's particular needs, behaviour and medical profile. If you are committed to a specific breed, a breed rescue may find you a better match than a general shelter.

## What happens if no local rescue can take my animal?
UK rescues are under significant pressure on kennel space, especially for dogs. If you are trying to surrender an animal and cannot find space, contact your local council's dog warden service (for dogs found as strays), the RSPCA national line, or reach out to breed-specific rescues who may have foster network capacity even when kennels are full. As a last resort, some vets can advise on options.

## Are there animal rescues that help animals abroad?
Most UK animal rescues focus on UK animals. Charities that help animals internationally include Brooke (working equines), The Donkey Sanctuary (donkeys worldwide), and World Animal Rescue Network — a registered global not-for-profit animal welfare organisation (Company no. 17298990) focused on field rescue in countries with no equivalent rehoming infrastructure.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/trophy-hunting-explained): Trophy Hunting: What It Is, Why It Happens, and What the Evidence Says.

## Summary
Trophy hunting is the killing of wild animals for sport, with the hunter keeping part of the animal as a trophy. It is legal in around 60 countries and regulated internationally under CITES, but evidence that it benefits conservation is disputed.

## Excerpt
Trophy hunting is the practice of killing wild animals — often large, charismatic species — for sport, with the hunter keeping part of the animal as a trophy. It is legal in dozens of countries and regulated under CITES, but the science on whether it benefits conservation is deeply contested.

## Takeaway
Trophy hunting is legal in approximately 60 countries and generates significant fees, some of which are directed to wildlife management.

## Takeaway
The UK Government has been working towards a ban on importing hunting trophies since 2019; the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Act received Royal Assent in 2024.

## Takeaway
CITES regulates international trade in trophies from listed species — legal trade requires export permits from the source country.

## Takeaway
The IUCN's position is that trophy hunting can contribute to conservation in some contexts but only under conditions of strong governance, transparent revenue flow and genuine community benefit.

## Takeaway
Species most targeted include lion, leopard, elephant, Cape buffalo, rhinoceros (the 'Big Five'), as well as hippo, giraffe, polar bear and various antelope.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/trophy-hunting-explained): Trophy Hunting: What It Is, Why It Happens, and What the Evidence Says.

## Briefing
Trophy hunting is one of the most polarising topics in wildlife conservation.

It brings together questions of animal welfare, conservation finance, community rights, colonial history and political philosophy — and the evidence rarely points neatly in any direction.

This briefing sets out what trophy hunting is, where it happens, what the law says and what the contested evidence on conservation impact actually shows.

What is trophy hunting?

Trophy hunting is the killing of a wild animal for recreational sport.

The hunter typically pays a substantial fee — often many thousands of pounds — to a professional hunting operator in the country where the hunt takes place.

The "trophy" kept by the hunter is usually the head, hide, horns or skull of the animal.

It is legal in approximately 60 countries.

In sub-Saharan Africa — where the largest volume of trophy hunting takes place — major hunting countries include South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Zambia, Namibia and Botswana (though Botswana imposed a hunting ban from 2014 to 2019).

Outside Africa, trophy hunting takes place in Canada (bears, wolves), the United States (mountain lion, bears, wolves), Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan (argali sheep, ibex), and several other countries.

The animals most commonly targeted include the Big Five — lion, leopard, African elephant, Cape buffalo and rhinoceros — as well as hippopotamus, giraffe, polar bear, mountain lion and a wide range of antelope and ungulate species.

What does the law say?

At the international level, trade in trophies from CITES-listed species is regulated under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species.

A hunter who takes a CITES-listed animal legally needs an export permit from the source country.

The importing country may also require its own import permit.

For species listed on CITES Appendix I — the highest protection level, including most rhinoceros subspecies and certain elephant populations — commercial trade is effectively banned; trophy imports are only permitted under strict non-commercial conditions.

In the United Kingdom, the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Act 2024 introduced a broad ban on importing hunting trophies from hundreds of species into Great Britain.

The UK had been working towards this legislation since 2019.

Before its passage, CITES-compliant trophy imports were permitted.

The European Union began reviewing its own trophy import rules in the same period; several EU member states have introduced national bans or restrictions.

The conservation argument for trophy hunting The most serious argument in favour of regulated trophy hunting is economic.

In parts of sub-Saharan Africa, the argument runs, large areas of wildlife habitat would be converted to agriculture or lost to poaching if they did not generate revenue.

Trophy hunting, under this view, creates a financial incentive for landowners, governments and communities to maintain wildlife and habitat rather than replace it.

Proponents also argue that professional hunters and operators have a direct interest in maintaining healthy wildlife populations — no animals, no clients — and that they fund anti-poaching operations, wildlife management staff and habitat maintenance that would otherwise not be funded.

The IUCN's 2016 position statement on trophy hunting acknowledged this argument.

It said that trophy hunting can, in principle, contribute positively to conservation when it is "well-managed, well-regulated and provides clear benefits to local communities." The evidence — and its limits The problem is the qualification: "well-managed, well-regulated and provides clear benefits to local communities." Multiple peer-reviewed analyses have found that these conditions are rarely met in practice.

Studies examining the flow of trophy hunting revenues in several African countries have found that the proportion reaching local communities — as opposed to central government, national operators or international hunting companies — is often very small.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/trophy-hunting-explained): Trophy Hunting: What It Is, Why It Happens, and What the Evidence Says.

If local communities do not receive meaningful economic benefit, the incentive to protect wildlife rather than poach it or convert habitat is weakened.

The selective removal of large, mature males — the animals most sought as trophies — is also a documented concern.

In lion populations, for example, the removal of a dominant male triggers infanticide by incoming males, reducing population recovery rates.

In some cases the hunting quota system has been found to allow more animals to be taken than the population can sustain.

Defenders of well-run systems point to Namibia's community conservancy model as evidence that the economics can work — where communities genuinely control hunting rights and revenues, wildlife populations have recovered significantly.

The debate is not settled, and the outcomes vary enormously by country, species and governance quality.

What is changing?

Public and political opposition to trophy hunting has grown significantly over the past decade, particularly in the UK and Europe.

The 2015 killing of a named lion in Zimbabwe — whose death attracted global media attention — was a turning point in mainstream awareness.

Since then, several major airlines have banned the transport of hunting trophies, and multiple countries have tightened import regulations.

In parallel, photographic wildlife tourism — 'high-value, low-volume' game viewing — has expanded in many of the same regions, offering an alternative economic model for wildlife areas.

The ongoing question is whether photographic tourism can generate comparable revenues in the more remote or lower-profile areas where trophy hunting currently occurs.

WARN's position WARN works in countries where both poaching and, in some cases, legal hunting affect wildlife populations.

Our work focuses on the animals — on the frontline rescue, veterinary care and anti-snare work that helps individual animals survive.

We source our wildlife data from the IUCN Red List and CITES, and we follow the evidence on what works at population level.

The legal and policy debates around trophy hunting are for legislatures, wildlife authorities and civil society to resolve.

What is not in doubt is that the animals targeted by trophy hunters — lions, elephants, leopards, rhinoceros — are also the animals most in need of active protection from poaching and habitat loss.

That is work we are building the capacity to support.

If you want to support WARN's wildlife protection work, you can explore where we work across East Africa and Southeast Asia, or make a general donation to fund our first deployments.

We need your support to make this happen World Animal Rescue Network is at the launch stage of this work.

We do not yet have rescue numbers to share — and that is exactly why your support matters now.

Every donation helps us put trained teams on the ground, secure veterinary supplies and equipment, and reach the first animals before they are lost.

Donate today to fund our first deployments, or sponsor an animal to back a specific species through rehabilitation.

You can also join the network as a volunteer, fundraiser, or monthly supporter.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/trophy-hunting-explained): Trophy Hunting: What It Is, Why It Happens, and What the Evidence Says.

## What is trophy hunting?
Trophy hunting is the practice of killing a wild animal — typically a large or charismatic species — for recreational sport, with the hunter paying a fee and keeping part of the animal (the 'trophy', usually the head, hide or horns) as a memento. It is distinct from poaching in that it is legal, licensed and takes place under government permit in the country where the hunt occurs.

## Is trophy hunting legal in the UK?
Hunting itself is not directly regulated in other countries by UK law, but the import of hunting trophies into the UK is. The Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Act 2024 bans the import into the UK of hunting trophies from a wide range of protected species. Previously, CITES-compliant imports were permitted.

## Can you bring hunting trophies into the UK?
The Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Act 2024 introduced a broad ban on importing hunting trophies of hundreds of species into Great Britain. The ban covers trophies from animals hunted on or after the date the relevant provisions came into force. Some exemptions apply.

## Does trophy hunting help conservation?
This is genuinely contested. Proponents argue that trophy hunting fees fund anti-poaching, habitat protection and community livelihoods in areas where other conservation funding is absent. Critics argue that the revenue often does not reach local communities, that the best individual animals (large males) are selectively removed, and that the evidence for net conservation benefit is weak. The IUCN's 2016 policy statement accepted that trophy hunting can contribute to conservation under strict conditions, but noted that those conditions are rarely met in practice.

## What animals are most targeted by trophy hunters?
The most sought-after species are the so-called Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, Cape buffalo and rhinoceros. Beyond these, hunters target hippopotamus, giraffe, polar bear, mountain lion and a wide range of antelope species. Many of these are listed under CITES, requiring export and import permits for legal trade in their trophies.

## What is the difference between trophy hunting and poaching?
Trophy hunting is legal, licensed and regulated by the government of the country where the hunt takes place. Poaching is illegal hunting without permits. In practice, the boundary can be blurred — corrupt permit systems, quota-busting and laundering of illegally taken animals through trophy hunting channels are documented concerns.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/community-cats-indonesia): Community Cats in Indonesia: The Scale of the Crisis and Why Humane Management Works.

## Summary
Indonesia has one of the largest free-roaming cat populations in Southeast Asia. Humane catch-neuter-vaccinate-return (CNVR) programmes, supported by the World Health Organization and the World Organisation for Animal Health, are the evidence-based way to stabilise populations and reduce zoonotic disease risk.

## Excerpt
Indonesia is home to one of the largest community cat populations in Southeast Asia. Millions of free-roaming cats live in its cities and towns without veterinary care, vaccination or sterilisation — with serious implications for animal welfare and public health. Humane catch-neuter-vaccinate-return is the evidence-based response.

## Takeaway
Indonesia's free-roaming cat population is one of the largest in Southeast Asia, concentrated in cities including Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung and Bali.

## Takeaway
Indonesia is among the countries where dog-mediated rabies is still present; cats can act as secondary hosts and reservoirs in areas with active rabies transmission.

## Takeaway
The World Health Organization and World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) recognise CNVR as the only humane and effective method of stabilising free-roaming cat populations.

## Takeaway
Culling free-roaming cats is neither effective nor humane — removed animals are quickly replaced through immigration from surrounding areas, and the population rebounds.

## Takeaway
WARN's Global Cat Protection Appeal includes Indonesia as a priority country, with funding directed to licensed partner cat rescue and sterilisation programmes.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/community-cats-indonesia): Community Cats in Indonesia: The Scale of the Crisis and Why Humane Management Works.

## Briefing
Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world and home to one of the largest urban cat populations in Southeast Asia.

In its cities — Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Medan, Bali — free-roaming cats are an everyday presence: in markets, on temple grounds, in residential alleys, outside restaurants and in the green spaces between apartment blocks.

Most live without any veterinary care, without sterilisation and without vaccination.

The welfare implications are severe, and the public health dimension is real.

How large is the population?

Accurate national census data for free-roaming cats in Indonesia does not exist — as in most countries, no government body has comprehensively counted them.

What is known, from the studies that have been conducted in specific cities and from the scale of welfare organisation intake data, is that the population is very large and growing in most urban areas.

In the absence of widespread sterilisation, the reproductive rate of cats ensures rapid population growth.

A single unsterilised female cat can produce multiple litters per year, with typical litter sizes of four to six kittens.

Not all survive — kitten mortality in free-roaming populations is high — but the net effect is that cat populations in urban Indonesia continue to expand wherever sterilisation coverage is low.

The welfare reality Life as a community cat in an Indonesian city is hard.

Road traffic is the single largest cause of injury and death in urban free-roaming cat populations everywhere in the world, and Indonesian cities — with their density of vehicles, motorbikes and narrow streets — present a particularly severe risk.

Upper respiratory infections spread rapidly through unvaccinated populations.

Mange, ringworm, parasitic infections and malnutrition are common.

Female cats in continuous reproductive cycles are physically exhausted by repeated pregnancies.

Kittens born in exposed locations face predation, exposure and accident.

The small network of licensed cat rescue and welfare organisations working across Indonesia's cities does extraordinary work with very limited resources.

They take in injured, orphaned and sick cats, run vaccination clinics, conduct CNVR surgeries and, where possible, find responsible adopters for cats that can be safely rehomed.

They are chronically under-resourced relative to the scale of the need.

The public health dimension Indonesia has ongoing dog-mediated rabies in several provinces.

Cats can act as secondary hosts in areas with active rabies transmission — they can contract rabies from dog bites and transmit it to humans.

The World Health Organization's rabies elimination strategy for endemic countries includes cat vaccination as a component of effective control, alongside the primary focus on dog vaccination coverage.

Beyond rabies, unvaccinated free-roaming cat populations carry a range of pathogens — including toxoplasmosis, ringworm, and cat scratch disease — that present low but non-negligible risks to humans, particularly children and immunocompromised individuals.

Vaccination and population management reduce these risks as well as the welfare burden on the cats themselves.

Why humane management works and culling doesn't The instinctive response to large free-roaming cat populations — particularly from public authorities concerned about disease or nuisance — is often to cull.

This approach has been tried in many countries and consistently fails to achieve lasting population reduction.

The reason is well-understood: when cats are removed from a territory, unsterilised cats from surrounding areas quickly fill the vacuum.

The remaining population, better nourished with reduced competition, reproduces more rapidly.

Within months, the population rebounds to previous levels or higher.

This is known as the "vacuum effect" in population ecology.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/community-cats-indonesia): Community Cats in Indonesia: The Scale of the Crisis and Why Humane Management Works.

The World Health Organization and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) both recognise catch-neuter-vaccinate-return (CNVR) — also called trap-neuter-return (TNR) — as the only humane and effective method of stabilising free-roaming cat populations over time.

Neutered cats continue to hold their territory, vaccinated animals build herd immunity within the colony, and population growth ceases because no new kittens are being born.

Over years and with sufficient coverage, population size declines naturally.

The challenge in Indonesia, as in every country where community cat populations are large, is scale.

CNVR works — but it requires sustained, city-scale coverage to show population-level results.

That requires funding, trained veterinary staff, trap equipment, post-operative recovery facilities and long-term programme management that most local organisations cannot sustain alone.

What WARN is doing Indonesia is one of WARN's priority countries for our Global Cat Protection Appeal.

Our planned programme is designed to fund the licensed partner cat rescue and sterilisation organisations already doing this work across Indonesian cities — providing the capital support, operating cost contributions and veterinary supply chain access that allows them to expand their CNVR coverage.

We are not building new organisations.

We are funding the ones that already exist and already have the local knowledge, the community relationships and the veterinary capacity to do this work effectively.

Our role is to increase their reach — the number of cats they can sterilise, vaccinate and care for in a year.

Read the Global Cat Protection Appeal for the full programme plan, or make a donation today to fund our first CNVR surgeries and cat shelter weeks in Indonesia and across the other countries we work in.

Help the cats WARN is being built for WARN's Global Cat Protection Appeal will fund partner cat rescue and cat shelter capacity across Vietnam, Indonesia, Pakistan, Kenya and beyond — humane catch-neuter-vaccinate-return work, veterinary care for injured community cats, and responsible in-country cat adoption for rescue cats who can be safely rehomed.

Read the Global Cat Protection Appeal for the full plan, or donate today to fund our first surgeries, vaccinations and cat shelter weeks.

Every pound helps another rescue cat get a fair start.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/community-cats-indonesia): Community Cats in Indonesia: The Scale of the Crisis and Why Humane Management Works.

## How many stray cats are there in Indonesia?
Precise national data is limited, but community cat populations across Indonesia's major cities are estimated to number in the millions. Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Medan and Bali all have large and visible free-roaming cat populations. In the absence of widespread sterilisation, populations grow rapidly — a single unsterilised female cat can produce several litters per year.

## Do cats carry rabies in Indonesia?
Indonesia has ongoing dog-mediated rabies transmission in several provinces, including parts of Sulawesi, Kalimantan, Flores and previously Bali. Cats can act as secondary hosts and can transmit rabies to humans through bites and scratches. The World Health Organization and WOAH both include cat vaccination as part of their recommended rabies elimination strategy for affected areas.

## What is catch-neuter-vaccinate-return (CNVR) for cats?
CNVR — also called trap-neuter-return (TNR) — is a humane population management method. Cats are humanely trapped, neutered under anaesthesia, vaccinated against rabies and core feline diseases, and returned to their territory. The neutered cats continue to hold their territory, preventing unsterilised cats from moving in, while the population gradually declines as no new kittens are born. WHO and WOAH both endorse CNVR as the recommended approach for managing free-roaming cat populations.

## Why doesn't culling work for stray cats?
Culling free-roaming cats has been tried in many countries and consistently fails to achieve lasting population reduction. When cats are removed from a territory, new unsterilised cats from surrounding areas quickly fill the vacuum — a well-documented phenomenon called the 'vacuum effect'. The population rebounds to previous levels within months. In addition to being ineffective, culling is opposed by the majority of the public and is considered inhumane by all major veterinary and animal welfare authorities.

## How can I help community cats in Indonesia?
WARN's Global Cat Protection Appeal funds licensed partner cat rescue and sterilisation organisations in Indonesia and other countries where we work. A donation to the appeal helps fund CNVR surgery, vaccination, post-operative care and the trap equipment that local organisations need to expand their programmes. You can also support established Indonesian cat welfare organisations directly if you are based in or connected to Indonesia.

## Is it safe to feed stray cats in Indonesia?
Feeding community cats without also supporting their sterilisation and vaccination can inadvertently increase population pressure, as well-nourished cats reproduce more successfully. If you are feeding community cats, the most beneficial accompanying action is to support or refer to a local CNVR programme so the cats you are feeding can be sterilised and vaccinated as part of a managed colony.

## What are community cats?
Community cats are unowned or semi-owned cats living around people, often fed or tolerated locally but without full household care.

## How can community cats be helped humanely?
Sterilisation, vaccination, emergency care and community education reduce suffering and prevent future litters.

## Can UK donors help cats in Indonesia?
Yes. UK donors can support partner-led veterinary and community cat welfare work abroad through WARN.

## What is community cat TNVR in Indonesia?
Local caregivers trap free-roaming cats, partners neuter and vaccinate them, then cats return to their colony territory — stabilising populations humanely.

## Can UK donors fund Indonesian community cats?
Yes — donate at /donate or /appeals/dog-cat-meat for community cat and meat-trade rescue programmes.

## Does WARN run cat shelters in Indonesia?
No. WARN makes grants to established Indonesian welfare partners.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/community-cats-indonesia): Community Cats in Indonesia: The Scale of the Crisis and Why Humane Management Works.

## How does this connect to wildlife work?
Free-roaming cats near forest edges can affect wildlife — humane colony management is part of broader Indonesia welfare strategy.

## Is WARN a registered charity?
World Animal Rescue Network (WARN) is World Animal Rescue Network CIC (Company number 17298990), a registered UK Community Interest Company — not a registered charity. See /about/registration-status for full legal identity.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/what-is-cnvr-why-donors-fund-it): What Is CNVR and Why Do Donors Fund It?

## Summary
CNVR (Catch-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return) is the WHO-endorsed method for managing street dog populations: dogs are humanely caught, neutered, vaccinated against rabies, ear-notched and returned to their territory — stabilising populations and breaking rabies transmission without culling.

## Excerpt
Catch-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return is the WHO-endorsed humane alternative to street dog culling. Here is what CNVR means, what it costs, and why UK donors fund it abroad.

## Takeaway
CNVR is endorsed by WHO, WOAH and FAO as the humane alternative to mass culling.

## Takeaway
Neutering stops breeding; vaccination builds herd immunity against rabies.

## Takeaway
Returned dogs hold their territory, preventing unvaccinated replacements (the vacuum effect).

## Takeaway
At scale over 3–5 years, CNVR reduces populations and dog-mediated human rabies deaths.

## Takeaway
UK donors fund partner-led CNVR in Pakistan through WARN's Karachi street dogs appeal.

## Briefing
CNVR — Catch-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return — is the internationally endorsed method for managing free-roaming dog populations humanely. It is the answer when someone asks how to help street dogs without mass killing, and it is the programme UK donors fund when they support WARN's Karachi street dogs appeal . What CNVR involves Catch — Dogs are humanely caught using soft nets and trained handlers. Neuter — Sterilisation surgery under anaesthetic prevents further litters. Vaccinate — Every dog receives a rabies jab, building the herd immunity WHO says is needed to stop human deaths. Return — Dogs are ear-notched for identification and returned to their territory, where they remain familiar community guardians. Why donors fund CNVR Pakistan holds an estimated 20 million free-roaming dogs and reports among Asia's highest human rabies death tolls. Mass culling removes visible dogs but does not reduce breeding or vaccinate replacements — the vacuum effect fills vacated territories with unvaccinated animals within weeks. CNVR breaks that cycle. Cities including Jaipur, Chennai and Bali have shown what sustained CNVR achieves: stabilised populations and eliminated dog-mediated rabies. The model works when funding and political will hold steady — which is exactly what donor gifts to partner clinics provide. Where to give Read the full Karachi street dogs appeal , the rescue guide street dog rescue in Pakistan , or help dogs in Karachi . Donate to fund CNVR clinic days, or explore symbolic dog adoption from £5/month. Help the rescue dogs WARN is being built for WARN's launch programme in Karachi will fund partner dog rescues and the animal shelter capacity they urgently need — humane catch-neuter-vaccinate-return work, veterinary care for injured street dogs, and responsible in-country adoption of rescue dogs into safe Pakistani homes. Read the Karachi street dogs appeal for the full plan, or donate today to fund our first surgeries, vaccinations and shelter weeks. Every pound helps another rescue dog get a fair start.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/what-is-cnvr-why-donors-fund-it): What Is CNVR and Why Do Donors Fund It?

## What does CNVR stand for?
Catch-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return. Dogs are humanely caught, sterilised under anaesthetic, vaccinated against rabies, marked with an ear notch and returned to their territory.

## Why do donors fund CNVR instead of shelters?
Shelters cannot absorb city-scale street dog populations. CNVR stabilises the whole population — neutering stops breeding and vaccination breaks rabies chains — while shelters handle injured or non-releasable cases.

## Does CNVR work in Pakistan?
Pakistan reports an estimated 2,000–5,000 human rabies deaths per year. Periodic culls have failed to reduce numbers or stop rabies. CNVR is the evidence-based alternative WHO recommends.

## How much does one CNVR procedure cost?
A single catch-neuter-vaccinate-return typically costs roughly £50–£100 depending on location and clinic scale. WARN's Karachi appeal tiers start from £25 for vaccinating five dogs or £75 for one full CNVR procedure.

## Can UK donors fund CNVR abroad?
Yes. WARN welcomes UK supporters for partner-led CNVR in Pakistan. WARN cannot claim Gift Aid as it is not a registered charity, but gifts are receipted and directed to frontline clinics.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/how-much-does-it-cost-to-rescue-an-orangutan): How Much Does It Cost to Rescue an Orangutan?

## Summary
A single orangutan rescue can cost from roughly £500 for emergency extraction and triage to £5,000–£15,000+ for multi-year forest-school rehabilitation and soft release — because orphaned infants need years of specialist care before they can survive in the wild.

## Excerpt
Orangutan rescue spans emergency extraction, years of forest-school rehabilitation and soft release — each stage carries real costs. Here is what UK donors actually fund.

## Takeaway
Emergency extraction and veterinary triage: roughly £500–£2,000 per animal.

## Takeaway
Forest-school rehabilitation: £3,000–£10,000+ per year for an orphaned infant.

## Takeaway
Soft release and monitoring add further field costs over 1–2 years.

## Takeaway
Female orangutans breed every 7–8 years — every rescued individual matters disproportionately.

## Takeaway
Symbolic adoption from £5/month funds programme-level rescue through WARN partners.

## Briefing
People searching how much it costs to rescue an orangutan usually want to know whether their donation can actually save a life. The honest answer is yes — but orangutan rescue is not a single invoice. It is a chain of costs from emergency extraction through years of rehabilitation. Stage 1: Emergency rescue (£500–£2,000) When forest is cleared or an infant is confiscated from the pet trade, field teams must locate, sedate and transport the animal. Veterinary triage — fluids, wound care, disease screening — happens immediately. This stage alone can cost hundreds to a few thousand pounds depending on terrain and distance. Stage 2: Forest-school rehabilitation (£3,000–£10,000+ per year) Orphaned infants cannot survive without years of substitute care. Forest school teaches climbing, foraging and nest-building across staged outdoor enclosures. A single infant may need 5–7 years before release criteria are met — the slowest, most expensive phase. Stage 3: Soft release and monitoring Released orangutans need post-release tracking to confirm they are feeding, nesting and avoiding conflict. Field monitoring adds ongoing costs for radio collars, staff time and transport. How to help from the UK Support the orangutan appeal , read orangutan rescue in Indonesia , or start a symbolic orangutan adoption . One-off gifts and monthly giving both fund partner programmes. We need your support to make this happen World Animal Rescue Network is at the launch stage of this work. We do not yet have rescue numbers to share — and that is exactly why your support matters now. Every donation helps us put trained teams on the ground, secure veterinary supplies and equipment, and reach the first animals before they are lost. Donate today to fund our first deployments, or sponsor an animal to back a specific species through rehabilitation. You can also join the network as a volunteer, fundraiser, or monthly supporter.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/how-much-does-it-cost-to-rescue-an-orangutan): How Much Does It Cost to Rescue an Orangutan?

## How much does it cost to rescue one orangutan?
Emergency rescue and triage typically costs roughly £500–£2,000. Full rehabilitation of an orphaned infant — including years of forest-school care — can reach £5,000–£15,000 or more before soft release.

## Why is orangutan rescue so expensive?
Orangutans are slow-breeding great apes needing years of specialist rehabilitation. Infants depend on mothers for 6–8 years in the wild; orphans need human substitute care teaching climbing, foraging and nest-building before release.

## Can I adopt an orangutan instead of a one-off gift?
Yes. WARN's symbolic orangutan adoption from £5/month funds frontline rescue and rehabilitation through partner programmes in Borneo and Sumatra. See /adopt/orangutan.

## Where does WARN's orangutan work happen?
Indonesia and Malaysia — WARN's in-network focus for Bornean and Sumatran orangutans. See the orangutan appeal at /appeals/orangutans.

## What does forest school involve?
Staged outdoor rehabilitation where orphans learn wild skills — climbing, nest-building, foraging — with minimal human contact. Read the orangutan forest school guide at /rescue/orangutan-forest-school.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/uk-donors-help-animals-abroad-without-gift-aid): Can UK Donors Help Animals Abroad Without Gift Aid?

## Summary
Yes — UK donors can help animals abroad without Gift Aid. Gift Aid is only available to UK registered charities; WARN is a registered global not-for-profit that cannot claim it, but UK supporters can still donate in GBP with full receipts and transparent partner-led delivery across WARN's partner network.

## Excerpt
Gift Aid only applies to UK registered charities. WARN is a registered global not-for-profit — here is how UK supporters can still give effectively to animal rescue abroad.

## Takeaway
Gift Aid is a UK tax-relief scheme for registered charities only — not all good causes qualify.

## Takeaway
WARN is a registered global not-for-profit (CIC), not a UK registered charity.

## Takeaway
UK donors can still give in GBP via card, bank transfer or monthly setup.

## Takeaway
The case for giving is transparent partner-led delivery with low fixed costs.

## Takeaway
See the full Gift Aid explainer at /rescue/gift-aid-uk-international-donors.

## Briefing
Many British supporters ask whether they can help animals abroad without Gift Aid . The answer is straightforward: yes — Gift Aid is optional tax relief, not a requirement for effective giving. What Gift Aid is Gift Aid lets UK registered charities reclaim basic-rate tax on donations from taxpayers who complete a declaration. It increases the value of eligible gifts at no extra cost to the donor — but it is available only to organisations registered as charities with HMRC. Why WARN cannot claim Gift Aid World Animal Rescue Network is a registered global not-for-profit animal welfare organisation (Community Interest Company). It is not a UK registered charity, so Gift Aid does not apply. WARN is transparent about this — see also the full Gift Aid and international donations guide . What UK donors still get Secure checkout in GBP (plus USD and EUR) via Stripe Donation receipts for your records Transparent reporting on where programme funds go Partner-led delivery across WARN's partner network Where to give Donate now , set up monthly giving , or choose a species through symbolic adoption . Read where your money goes for the transparency model. US supporters should read the US tax-deductible donation explainer — WARN is not a 501(c)(3). We need your support to make this happen World Animal Rescue Network is at the launch stage of this work. We do not yet have rescue numbers to share — and that is exactly why your support matters now. Every donation helps us put trained teams on the ground, secure veterinary supplies and equipment, and reach the first animals before they are lost. Donate today to fund our first deployments, or sponsor an animal to back a specific species through rehabilitation. You can also join the network as a volunteer, fundraiser, or monthly supporter.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/uk-donors-help-animals-abroad-without-gift-aid): Can UK Donors Help Animals Abroad Without Gift Aid?

## Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to WARN?
No. WARN is a registered global not-for-profit animal welfare organisation, not a UK registered charity, so it cannot claim Gift Aid on donations.

## Can UK donors still help animals abroad?
Yes. WARN welcomes UK supporters for partner-led rescue across its partner network. Gifts are receipted in GBP.

## Why give if there is no Gift Aid?
The case for giving is transparent partner-led delivery: low fixed costs, clear programme targets, and funds reaching practical field needs where animals actually live.

## How do I donate from the UK?
Use the donate page at /donate for one-off gifts in GBP, USD or EUR, or monthly giving at /donate/monthly for sustained support.

## Is my donation tax-deductible?
Gift Aid is not available. UK taxpayers should check HMRC guidance for their circumstances; WARN provides donation receipts for your records.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/symbolic-adoption-vs-one-off-donation): Symbolic Adoption vs One-Off Donation: Which Helps More?

## Summary
Neither is universally better: one-off donations fund immediate needs (emergency rescue, clinic days); monthly symbolic adoptions provide steady programme funding partners can plan around. The best choice depends on whether you want a single impact gift or sustained support — both fund real frontline work.

## Excerpt
Both symbolic adoptions and one-off donations fund real rescue work — but they suit different donor goals. Here is how to choose.

## Takeaway
One-off donations suit urgent appeals and specific tiers (e.g. one CNVR procedure, one nest patrol).

## Takeaway
Monthly symbolic adoptions from £5/month fund year-round programme costs partners can budget for.

## Takeaway
Neither gives you ownership of a real animal — both are donations to rescue programmes.

## Takeaway
Symbolic adoptions include a certificate and updates; one-off gifts can be sent as presents too.

## Takeaway
You can combine both: a monthly adoption plus occasional one-off top-ups.

## Briefing
Donors often ask whether a symbolic adoption or a one-off donation helps more. The honest answer: they fund the same partner programmes differently — and the best choice depends on your goal. When a one-off donation helps most Urgent appeals — emergency rescue, customs seizures, clinic days Specific tiers — e.g. £75 for one CNVR procedure on the Karachi dogs appeal Gift occasions — a single meaningful present ( adopt as a gift guide ) One-off giving puts money to work immediately on the most urgent line item. When monthly symbolic adoption helps most Year-round costs — patrols, veterinary cover, food and enclosure care Partner planning — steady income lets field teams budget across seasons Long rehabilitation — orangutans, parrots and bears need sustained funding over years Symbolic adoption from £5/month and monthly giving fund the baseline work one-off gifts cannot sustain alone. For gift occasions, see animal charity gift adoption in the UK or the adopt as a gift guide . The practical recommendation If you want maximum immediate impact on a specific tier, give one-off to the relevant appeal . If you want to back a species programme long-term, start a monthly adoption. Many supporters do both. We need your support to make this happen World Animal Rescue Network is at the launch stage of this work. We do not yet have rescue numbers to share — and that is exactly why your support matters now. Every donation helps us put trained teams on the ground, secure veterinary supplies and equipment, and reach the first animals before they are lost. Donate today to fund our first deployments, or sponsor an animal to back a specific species through rehabilitation. You can also join the network as a volunteer, fundraiser, or monthly supporter.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/symbolic-adoption-vs-one-off-donation): Symbolic Adoption vs One-Off Donation: Which Helps More?

## Is symbolic adoption the same as donating?
Yes. A symbolic adoption is a regular donation — usually monthly — allocated to a species programme. You do not own or receive a real animal.

## Which raises more money — monthly or one-off?
Over time, monthly gifts often exceed a single one-off because they compound. But a large one-off gift can fund an immediate rescue a monthly gift cannot reach for months.

## Can I give both?
Yes. Many supporters maintain a monthly adoption and add one-off gifts to appeals when an urgent need arises.

## Where do WARN adoption funds go?
To the frontline rescue programme for the species you choose — elephants, orangutans, tigers, macaws, pangolins, sea turtles, dogs or cats. See /adopt.

## Is monthly giving eligible for Gift Aid?
No. WARN cannot claim Gift Aid as it is not a registered charity. The case for giving is transparent partner-led delivery.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/tiger-12-amazing-facts): 12 Amazing Facts About Tigers (That Sound Made Up But Aren't).

## Summary
Tigers are the world's largest cats, with unique stripe patterns printed on their skin as well as their fur, a swimming habit, and a roar that can be heard up to about 3 km away.

## Excerpt
From striped skin and swimming big cats to a roar you can hear three kilometres away, here are 12 verified facts about the world's largest cat.

## Takeaway
Tigers are the largest cat species alive; the Amur subspecies can top 300 kg.

## Takeaway
A tiger's stripe pattern is unique to each animal and is printed on the skin as well as the fur.

## Takeaway
Tigers are strong swimmers and ambush hunters that sprint only in short bursts.

## Takeaway
A roar can carry roughly 3 km, helped by sound below human hearing range.

## Takeaway
The Critically Endangered Sumatran and Malayan tigers are among the rarest populations left.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/tiger-12-amazing-facts): 12 Amazing Facts About Tigers (That Sound Made Up But Aren't).

## Briefing
12 amazing tiger facts, fact-checked The tiger ( Panthera tigris ) is the biggest cat that has ever prowled a forest, and almost everything about it is built on a grand scale, from its swimming habit to a roar that carries across a valley. Here are twelve verified facts about this striped predator. For the full species profile, see our tiger guide . 1. Tigers are the largest cats on Earth No living cat outweighs a tiger. The biggest subspecies, the Amur tiger, can exceed 300 kg, dwarfing even a lion. 2. Their stripes are on the skin, not just the fur Shave a tiger and the stripe pattern remains, printed onto the skin underneath like ink. The coloured hair follicles sit in pigmented skin. 3. Every stripe pattern is unique Like a human fingerprint, no two tigers share the same arrangement of stripes, which lets researchers identify individuals from camera-trap photos. 4. They love water Unlike most cats, tigers are confident swimmers that wade into rivers to cool off and cross between patches of forest. 5. A tiger's roar carries about 3 km Under the right conditions a full roar can be heard up to three kilometres away, a low blast partly produced by sound below the range of human hearing. 6. They hunt by ambush, not chase Tigers stalk close and explode forward in a short rush. They sprint only in brief bursts and cannot keep up a long pursuit. 7. The Sumatran tiger is the smallest survivor The Sumatran tiger of Indonesia is the smallest tiger subspecies still alive, an adaptation to dense island rainforest. 8. Cubs are raised by mum alone After a gestation of roughly 100 days a female gives birth to two to four cubs and raises them by herself for about two years. 9. They are solitary and territorial Adult tigers patrol large home ranges, marking boundaries with scent and claw scratches rather than living in groups. 10. Their stripes are camouflage Vertical stripes break up the body's outline in tall grass and dappled forest, a trick biologists call disruptive coloration. 11. Two of the rarest populations live in WARN's range The Critically Endangered Sumatran tiger (Indonesia) and Malayan tiger (Malaysia) sit inside the World Animal Rescue Network's funded focus countries. 12. They are running out of room Tigers have lost the great majority of their historic Asian range and now survive in fragmented forest pockets, which is why every individual counts. Snare removal and anti-poaching patrols keep many of these animals alive. If you'd like to help that frontline work, our Tiger Appeal funds local partner teams in Sumatra and Malaysia. Read the full Tiger wildlife guide for the facts, IUCN status and conservation context — or donate to WARN to help fund the local partners protecting this species.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/tiger-12-amazing-facts): 12 Amazing Facts About Tigers (That Sound Made Up But Aren't).

## Do tigers really have striped skin?
Yes. A tiger's stripe pattern is mirrored in the pigmented skin beneath the fur, so the markings would still be visible if the coat were shaved.

## Can tigers swim?
Tigers are unusual among cats in being strong, willing swimmers. They enter rivers to cool down and to move between fragments of forest habitat.

## How far away can you hear a tiger roar?
Under favourable conditions a tiger's roar can carry up to about 3 kilometres, partly because it contains low-frequency sound below the range of human hearing.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/tiger-how-big-fast-strong): How Big, Fast and Strong Is a Tiger? The Numbers Explained.

## Summary
Tigers are the largest cats on Earth: the Amur subspecies can exceed 300 kg, they sprint about 49–65 km/h in short bursts, and a large tiger's bite force is estimated near 1,000 PSI.

## Excerpt
Tigers are the largest cats alive, with a bite force around 1,000 PSI and short-burst speeds up to 65 km/h. Here are the real measurements.

## Takeaway
The Sumatran tiger reaches about 2.2–2.5 m and 100–140 kg (males); the Amur subspecies can exceed 300 kg.

## Takeaway
Tigers hit roughly 49–65 km/h in short bursts but cannot sustain a long chase.

## Takeaway
A large tiger's bite force is estimated near 1,000 PSI, about six times a human's.

## Takeaway
Wild tigers live about 10–15 years, up to around 20 in managed care.

## Takeaway
Despite their power, the Sumatran and Malayan tigers are Critically Endangered.

## Briefing
How big, fast and strong is a tiger? The tiger ( Panthera tigris ) is the largest cat on the planet, and its size translates into formidable power. Below are the headline measurements, with the caveat that figures vary a lot between subspecies. For the full profile, see our tiger species guide . How big is a tiger? Size depends heavily on subspecies. The Sumatran tiger, the smallest survivor, measures roughly 2.2 to 2.5 m head-and-body, with males around 100 to 140 kg and females about 75 to 110 kg. Mainland tigers are far larger, and the Amur (Siberian) tiger, the biggest of all, can exceed 300 kg, heavier than any lion. How fast is a tiger? Over a short burst a tiger can reach roughly 49 to 65 km/h. Crucially, it cannot sustain that pace. Tigers are ambush hunters that stalk to within metres of prey and rely on a single explosive rush, not a long chase, so a deer that detects the cat early often escapes. How strong is a tiger? A large mainland tiger's bite force is estimated at around 1,000 PSI, roughly six times the bite of an average human. Combined with retractable claws and the muscle mass of a 200-plus-kilogram body, this lets a tiger pull down prey much larger than itself and drag a carcass that several people would struggle to move. How long do tigers live? Wild tigers usually live about 10 to 15 years; in managed care they can reach roughly 20. Why the biggest cat is also one of the most fragile Raw power has not protected tigers from human pressure. The Critically Endangered Sumatran tiger (fewer than 600 in the wild) and the Malayan tiger (around 80 to 120 mature individuals) show how a top predator can still be pushed to the edge by snares, poaching and shrinking forest. Strength is no defence against a wire trap. Patrols that remove snares before a tiger walks into one are some of the most effective protection there is. Our Tiger Appeal helps fund that work in WARN's range countries. Read the full Tiger wildlife guide for the facts, IUCN status and conservation context — or donate to WARN to help fund the local partners protecting this species.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/tiger-how-big-fast-strong): How Big, Fast and Strong Is a Tiger? The Numbers Explained.

## How fast can a tiger run?
A tiger can reach roughly 49–65 km/h in a short burst, but it cannot maintain that speed. Tigers are ambush predators that depend on getting close and using one explosive rush rather than a long pursuit.

## How much does a tiger weigh?
It varies by subspecies. Sumatran tiger males weigh about 100–140 kg; the much larger Amur tiger can exceed 300 kg, making it the heaviest cat alive.

## Is a tiger stronger than a lion?
Tigers are generally larger and heavier than lions and at least their equal in raw strength, with a comparable or greater bite force. The largest tiger subspecies outweighs any lion.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/tiger-vs-lion-key-differences): Tiger vs Lion: 7 Key Differences Between the Two Biggest Cats.

## Summary
Tigers are larger, striped, solitary Asian forest cats that swim, while lions are plain-coated, social savanna cats that live in prides; their ranges never overlap in the wild.

## Excerpt
Tigers are bigger, stripier and solitary; lions are social and live in prides. Here's how the two largest cats really differ in size, habitat and behaviour.

## Takeaway
Tigers are generally the larger cat; the Amur subspecies can exceed any lion's weight.

## Takeaway
Tigers are striped, solitary forest cats; lions are plain-coated, social savanna cats that live in prides.

## Takeaway
Adult male lions grow a mane; tigers never do.

## Takeaway
Tigers swim readily; lions usually avoid water.

## Takeaway
Their ranges never overlap in the wild, and several tiger subspecies are Critically Endangered.

## Briefing
Tiger vs lion: how the two biggest cats differ Tigers and lions are the two largest members of the cat family, but they are easy to tell apart and live very different lives. The tiger ( Panthera tigris ) is an Asian forest specialist; the lion ( Panthera leo ) is a social cat of African savannas and a small Indian population. Here are seven key differences. For a deeper dive on one of them, see our tiger guide . 1. Size Tigers are, on average, the larger cat. The biggest subspecies, the Amur tiger, can exceed 300 kg, heavier than any lion. Lions are large but typically lighter. 2. Coat and markings Tigers wear orange fur with unique black stripes that also print onto the skin. Lions have plain tawny coats, and adult males grow a distinctive mane that tigers never have. 3. Social life This is the biggest behavioural gap. Lions are the only truly social big cat, living in prides. Tigers are solitary and territorial, coming together only to mate. 4. Habitat Tigers favour forest, from Sumatran rainforest to snowy Russian taiga. Lions occupy open savanna and grassland. 5. Hunting style Tigers ambush alone, stalking close before a short rush. Lionesses often hunt cooperatively in groups to bring down large prey. 6. Relationship with water Tigers readily swim and bathe to cool off; lions generally avoid water where they can. 7. Range and status Lions live in Africa plus a single population in India. Tigers are restricted to Asia. Both are threatened, but several tiger subspecies are Critically Endangered, including the Sumatran and Malayan tigers in the World Animal Rescue Network's range countries. So which is stronger? Pound for pound the tiger edges it on size and is at least the lion's equal in power, but the comparison is artificial: the two never meet in the wild because their ranges are continents apart. The more urgent question is survival, and on that score the rarest tigers are in deeper trouble than wild lions. If protecting Asia's vanishing big cat appeals to you, our Tiger Appeal supports snare-removal and anti-poaching work in Sumatra and Malaysia. Read the full Tiger wildlife guide for the facts, IUCN status and conservation context — or donate to WARN to help fund the local partners protecting this species.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/tiger-vs-lion-key-differences): Tiger vs Lion: 7 Key Differences Between the Two Biggest Cats.

## Who would win, a tiger or a lion?
It is a hypothetical match-up, since tigers live in Asia and lions in Africa and India, so they never meet in the wild. On size and raw power the tiger generally has the edge, being the larger cat overall.

## What is the main difference between a tiger and a lion?
The biggest difference is social behaviour: lions are the only social big cat and live in prides, while tigers are solitary and territorial. Tigers are also striped, and only male lions grow a mane.

## Are tigers bigger than lions?
On average, yes. Tigers are typically larger and heavier, and the Amur (Siberian) tiger, the biggest cat alive, can exceed 300 kg, more than any wild lion.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/elephant-12-amazing-facts-asian-elephant): 12 Amazing Facts About the Asian Elephant.

## Summary
Asian elephants are Endangered land giants famous for a boneless, ~40,000-muscle trunk, a 22-month pregnancy (the longest of any land mammal), 60–70-year lifespans, and infrasonic calls that travel for kilometres.

## Excerpt
From a 22-month pregnancy to a trunk with tens of thousands of muscles, here are 12 surprising, science-backed facts about Asia's largest land animal.

## Takeaway
The Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) is Endangered, with roughly 40,000–50,000 left in the wild (IUCN).

## Takeaway
Its trunk has no bone but is powered by tens of thousands of muscle units, combining great strength with fine dexterity.

## Takeaway
Gestation lasts about 22 months — the longest of any land mammal — and calves wean around age five, so populations recover slowly.

## Takeaway
Wild Asian elephants can live 60–70 years and weigh up to about 5,400 kg.

## Takeaway
Prominent tusks occur mainly in some males; many bulls and nearly all females show little or no tusk.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/elephant-12-amazing-facts-asian-elephant): 12 Amazing Facts About the Asian Elephant.

## Briefing
12 amazing facts about the Asian elephant The Asian elephant ( Elephas maximus ) is the largest land animal on its continent and one of the most intelligent species alive. It is also Endangered, with the IUCN estimating just 40,000–50,000 left in the wild. Here are twelve facts that show why this animal is so remarkable — and so worth protecting. For the full profile, see our Asian elephant species guide . 1. Its trunk is a boneless marvel An elephant's trunk contains no bone at all, yet it is powered by tens of thousands of muscle units — researchers often cite figures around 40,000 — giving it enough strength to uproot a tree and enough finesse to pick up a single seed. 2. It carries the longest pregnancy of any land mammal Gestation lasts about 22 months. A newborn calf can already weigh around 100 kg. 3. Calves nurse for years Young elephants are typically weaned around five years of age, and recovery for the species is slow because cows give birth only every four to five years. 4. They can live as long as humans In the wild, Asian elephants commonly reach 60–70 years. 5. Most males don't have big tusks Prominent tusks occur mainly in some males. Many bulls are tuskless or carry only short 'tushes', and females rarely show tusks at all. 6. They are heavyweights — but not the heaviest Adults weigh roughly 2,000–5,000 kg, with large bulls near 5,400 kg. The African savanna elephant is bigger still and holds the title of heaviest living land animal. 7. They eat almost constantly As herbivores, they can consume up to about 150 kg of grasses, bark, roots, leaves and fruit a day, washed down with 100-plus litres of water. 8. Their back is their signature Unlike African elephants, the Asian species has a distinctly arched back that is the highest point of its body, plus smaller, rounded ears. 9. They talk below human hearing Elephants produce deep infrasonic rumbles that travel through air and ground for several kilometres, letting separated family members coordinate. 10. The matriarch is the memory of the herd Family groups are led by an older female whose long-term memory of water sources and refuges can carry the herd through drought. 11. They cannot run or jump Even at a fast 'walk' of roughly 25–40 km/h, an elephant always keeps feet on the ground; true running and jumping are beyond them. 12. They are Endangered Populations have fallen by at least 50% over about three generations, driven mainly by habitat loss and human-elephant conflict. Partner-funded veterinary rescue work that WARN supports in Indonesia and Malaysia matters disproportionately for such a slow-breeding species — you can read more on our elephant appeal . Read the full Asian elephant wildlife guide for the facts, IUCN status and conservation context — or donate to WARN to help fund the local partners protecting this species.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/elephant-12-amazing-facts-asian-elephant): 12 Amazing Facts About the Asian Elephant.

## What is the most amazing fact about Asian elephants?
A standout fact is the trunk: it contains no bone yet is driven by tens of thousands of muscle units, so it can both uproot a tree and pick up a single seed. Equally striking is the 22-month gestation, the longest of any land mammal.

## How long do Asian elephants live?
Wild Asian elephants commonly live 60–70 years. Lifespan can be shorter in some captive settings, where the median life expectancy for female Asian elephants is around 47 years.

## Can elephants really run?
Not in the true sense. Asian elephants can move quickly — roughly 25–40 km/h in short bursts — but they always keep at least one foot on the ground and cannot run or jump like other large mammals.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/elephant-asian-vs-african-elephant-differences): Asian vs African Elephant: 7 Key Differences.

## Summary
Asian elephants have small rounded ears, an arched back, a twin-domed head and tusks mainly in some males, while larger African elephants have big fan-shaped ears, a dipped back and tusks in both sexes; the African forest elephant is a separate, Critically Endangered third species.

## Excerpt
Ears, back shape, tusks and size all set Asian and African elephants apart. Here is a clear, science-backed guide to telling the world's three elephant species apart.

## Takeaway
There are three living elephant species: Asian (Elephas maximus), African savanna (Loxodonta africana) and African forest (Loxodonta cyclotis), distinct since 2021.

## Takeaway
The fastest way to tell Asian and African elephants apart is the ears — small and rounded in Asian elephants, large and fan-shaped in African savanna elephants.

## Takeaway
Asian elephants have an arched back and a twin-domed head; African savanna elephants have a dipped back and are the heaviest land animal at 6,000+ kg.

## Takeaway
Both sexes of African elephants usually have tusks; in Asian elephants, prominent tusks occur mainly in some males.

## Takeaway
Asian and African savanna elephants are Endangered; the African forest elephant is Critically Endangered.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/elephant-asian-vs-african-elephant-differences): Asian vs African Elephant: 7 Key Differences.

## Briefing
Asian vs African elephant: the key differences People often picture 'the elephant' as a single animal, but scientists recognise three living species: the Asian elephant ( Elephas maximus ), the African savanna elephant ( Loxodonta africana ) and the African forest elephant ( Loxodonta cyclotis ), recognised as distinct since 2021. Here is how to tell them apart, and why it matters for conservation. For a full Asian profile, visit our Asian elephant species guide . 1. Ears The quickest tell. African savanna elephants have huge, fan-shaped ears; Asian elephants have smaller, rounded ears. Some say the savanna elephant's ear is even roughly the shape of the African continent. 2. Back shape An Asian elephant's back arches upward and is the highest point of its body. African savanna elephants have a saddle-shaped or dipped back; forest elephants are more rounded. 3. Size and weight Asian elephants reach about 5,400 kg. African savanna bulls can exceed 6,000 kg, making them the heaviest living land animal. The African forest elephant is smaller than the savanna species. 4. Tusks In African elephants, both sexes usually grow visible tusks. In Asian elephants, prominent tusks occur mainly in some males; many males are tuskless and females rarely show tusks. 5. Trunk tip Look closely at the end of the trunk: African elephants have two finger-like projections, while the Asian elephant has a single dominant 'finger' (its trunk tip is often described as having one prominent lobe). 6. Head shape Asian elephants have a distinctive twin-domed forehead; African elephants have a fuller, single rounded forehead. 7. Conservation status All are in trouble, but differently. The Asian elephant and African savanna elephant are both Endangered, while the African forest elephant is Critically Endangered following a steep, poaching-driven decline. Why the differences matter Splitting Africa's elephants into two species changed the conservation maths — the forest elephant's separate, dire status had been masked when the two were counted together. WARN's current elephant rescue funding focuses on partner-led veterinary work for Asian elephants in Indonesia and Malaysia; you can learn more on our elephant appeal . Read the full Asian elephant wildlife guide for the facts, IUCN status and conservation context — or donate to WARN to help fund the local partners protecting this species.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/elephant-asian-vs-african-elephant-differences): Asian vs African Elephant: 7 Key Differences.

## What is the easiest way to tell an Asian and African elephant apart?
Look at the ears. African savanna elephants have very large, fan-shaped ears, while Asian elephants have noticeably smaller, rounded ears. The Asian elephant's arched back and twin-domed forehead are good secondary clues.

## Are there two or three species of elephant?
Three. The Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) and two African species — the savanna elephant (Loxodonta africana) and the forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis), which has been recognised as a distinct species since 2021.

## Which elephant is bigger, Asian or African?
African savanna elephants are larger. Big bulls can exceed 6,000 kg, making them the heaviest living land animal, while Asian elephants top out around 5,400 kg.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/elephant-why-are-asian-elephants-endangered): Why Are Asian Elephants Endangered — And What's Being Done.

## Summary
Asian elephants are Endangered because habitat loss and fragmentation push them into conflict with farmers, while snares and ivory poaching add pressure; conservation focuses on wildlife corridors, fair compensation, snare removal and veterinary rescue.

## Excerpt
Habitat loss, snares and conflict with farmers have cut Asian elephant numbers by at least half in three generations. Here's what's driving the decline — and what offers hope.

## Takeaway
The Asian elephant is Endangered (IUCN), with a population decline of at least 50% over about three generations and roughly 40,000–50,000 left in the wild.

## Takeaway
Habitat loss and fragmentation are the main drivers, pushing elephants into conflict with farmers as forest becomes farmland.

## Takeaway
Snares set for other animals, retaliatory killings and ivory poaching of tusked males add further pressure.

## Takeaway
A 22-month gestation and slow breeding mean populations recover very slowly, so each individual saved matters.

## Takeaway
Proven responses include wildlife corridors, farmer compensation, early-warning systems and partner-led veterinary rescue.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/elephant-why-are-asian-elephants-endangered): Why Are Asian Elephants Endangered — And What's Being Done.

## Briefing
Why are Asian elephants endangered? The Asian elephant ( Elephas maximus ) is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Its population has fallen by at least 50% over roughly three generations — about 60–75 years — leaving an estimated 40,000–50,000 in the wild across 13 range countries, all with declining herds. The causes are interlinked, and so are the solutions. For the full picture, see our Asian elephant species guide . Habitat loss and fragmentation The single biggest driver is the loss and fragmentation of forest. As land is cleared for agriculture, plantations and settlements, herds are squeezed into smaller, disconnected patches that cannot support a wide-ranging, hungry animal that eats up to about 150 kg of vegetation a day. Human-elephant conflict When forest gives way to farmland, elephants and people collide. A single night's crop raid can erase much of a smallholder's harvest, and farmers respond with fences, firecrackers and sometimes poison or weapons. Retaliatory killing is a major source of elephant deaths across India, Sri Lanka and Indonesia; in Sri Lanka, government data show most elephant deaths are human-caused. Snares Across Vietnam, Cambodia and parts of Sumatra, wire snares set for deer and wild pigs are described as the single biggest threat to ground-dwelling mammals. Elephants are large enough that many snares fail to hold them, but those that do cause crippling foot and trunk wounds that can deteriorate and prove fatal. The ivory trade The international commercial ivory trade was banned when CITES listed the African elephant on Appendix I in 1989; the Asian elephant had been on Appendix I since 1975. Because prominent tusks are limited to some male Asian elephants, ivory poaching pressure falls disproportionately on tusked bulls, skewing populations. Why recovery is slow Asian elephants are among the slowest-breeding land mammals: a 22-month pregnancy, calves weaned around five years, and long gaps between births. Every animal lost is hard to replace. What's being done — and what gives hope Solutions that work include early-warning systems, fair compensation schemes that make tolerating elephants economically viable for farmers, and protected wildlife corridors linking forest fragments. Snare-removal patrols and rapid veterinary response save individual elephants whose lives matter to a small population. WARN focuses its current elephant funding on partner-led veterinary rescue and humane coexistence work in Indonesia and Malaysia; you can support that effort, gently and at any level, through our elephant appeal or donate page . Read the full Asian elephant wildlife guide for the facts, IUCN status and conservation context — or donate to WARN to help fund the local partners protecting this species.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/elephant-why-are-asian-elephants-endangered): Why Are Asian Elephants Endangered — And What's Being Done.

## Why are Asian elephants endangered?
Mainly habitat loss and fragmentation, which force elephants onto farmland and trigger human-elephant conflict. Snares set for other animals and ivory poaching of tusked males add to the pressure, and the species' very slow breeding rate makes recovery difficult.

## How many Asian elephants are left?
The IUCN estimates roughly 40,000–50,000 wild Asian elephants, spread across 13 range countries, with the population still decreasing.

## What is being done to save Asian elephants?
Effective measures include protecting and connecting forest habitat with wildlife corridors, compensating farmers so coexistence is affordable, installing early-warning systems, removing snares, and providing veterinary rescue for injured elephants. WARN supports partner-led veterinary and coexistence work in Indonesia and Malaysia.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/jaguar-12-amazing-facts): 12 Amazing Facts About the Jaguar, the Americas' Biggest Cat.

## Summary
The jaguar (Panthera onca) is the biggest cat in the Americas and third-largest on Earth, famous for the strongest bite of any big cat for its size, a habit of killing prey by piercing the skull, and a love of hunting in water.

## Excerpt
From a skull-piercing bite to a love of swimming, here are 12 fascinating, fact-checked things that make the jaguar the most powerful cat in the Americas.

## Takeaway
The jaguar (Panthera onca) is the largest cat in the Americas and the third-largest big cat in the world.

## Takeaway
It has the strongest bite of any big cat for its body size and often kills by piercing the skull.

## Takeaway
Jaguars are strong swimmers that hunt in and around water, with more than 85 recorded prey species.

## Takeaway
Their rosettes are large and often contain smaller spots inside, distinguishing them from leopards.

## Takeaway
Around 89% of all jaguars live in the Amazon Basin.

## Briefing
The cat that hunts in the water The jaguar ( Panthera onca ) is the largest cat in the Americas and the third-largest big cat on Earth, behind only the tiger and the lion. It is a creature of rivers, swamps and rainforest, and almost everything about it is built for ambush. Here are twelve original, fact-checked highlights that show why this spotted predator is so extraordinary. For the full picture, see our jaguar species guide . 12 jaguar facts It rules the Americas. No wild cat from Mexico to Argentina grows bigger. Globally, only tigers and lions outweigh it. The strongest bite of any big cat for its size. A jaguar's jaws are powerful enough to crack a turtle's shell and punch through a caiman's bony hide. It kills differently. Instead of suffocating prey at the throat like most cats, a jaguar often bites straight through the skull. It loves water. Jaguars are confident swimmers that hunt in and along rivers, taking fish, caimans and turtles. Its menu is huge. More than 85 prey species have been recorded, from capybara and peccary to deer and reptiles. Those spots have spots. A jaguar's rosettes are large and frequently enclose smaller dark spots inside the ring. Black jaguars are still jaguars. So-called black panthers in the Americas are melanistic jaguars; the rosettes are still faintly visible. The Pantanal grows giants. The heaviest jaguars live in open wetlands, where males far outweigh forest cats. Big males, smaller females. Males typically weigh about 56-96 kg, with exceptional cats near 158 kg; females are usually 10-20% smaller. Solitary by nature. Adults live and hunt alone across territories that can span hundreds of square kilometres. Cubs stay close. Litters are usually one or two cubs that remain with their mother for around 1.5-2 years. Sacred for millennia. The jaguar was a central symbol in ancient Mesoamerican cultures, representing power and the night. Why these facts matter An animal this wide-ranging needs vast, connected habitat to survive. Roughly 89% of all jaguars live in the Amazon, and most populations elsewhere are already in trouble. Locally led teams in the cat's core countries protect habitat and ease conflict with ranchers; you can quietly back that work through our Jaguar Appeal . Read the full Jaguar wildlife guide for the facts, IUCN status and conservation context — or donate to WARN to help fund the local partners protecting this species.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/jaguar-12-amazing-facts): 12 Amazing Facts About the Jaguar, the Americas' Biggest Cat.

## Are black panthers and jaguars the same animal?
In the Americas, a 'black panther' is simply a melanistic (all-dark) jaguar. It is the same species, Panthera onca, and its rosettes are usually still faintly visible in good light.

## Why is the jaguar called the strongest big cat?
Relative to its body size, the jaguar bites with more force than any other big cat. Its short, powerful jaws let it crack turtle shells and pierce the skulls of prey other cats avoid.

## How big can a jaguar get?
Males typically weigh about 56-96 kg (123-212 lb), with exceptional individuals reaching around 158 kg. Head-and-body length runs about 1.1-1.85 m, plus a 45-75 cm tail.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/jaguar-how-strong-is-a-jaguars-bite): How Strong Is a Jaguar's Bite? The Most Powerful Jaws of Any Big Cat.

## Summary
Pound for pound, the jaguar has the strongest bite of any big cat: tigers and lions bite harder in absolute terms, but the jaguar matches them at about half their body weight thanks to a short, deep skull and thick canines that let it pierce skulls and crack turtle shells.

## Excerpt
Pound for pound, the jaguar bites harder than any other big cat. Here's how its skull-crushing jaws work and what they let it hunt.

## Takeaway
For its body size, the jaguar has the strongest bite of any big cat — recognised by Guinness World Records.

## Takeaway
Tigers and lions bite harder in absolute terms, but the jaguar matches them at roughly half their weight.

## Takeaway
A short, deep skull with thick canines and large jaw muscles gives the jaguar exceptional crushing power.

## Takeaway
Unlike most cats, jaguars often kill by piercing the skull, and can crack turtle shells and caiman hide.

## Takeaway
Despite those jaws, jaguar attacks on humans are extremely rare.

## Briefing
The short answer Measured against its body size, the jaguar ( Panthera onca ) has the most powerful bite of any big cat. While a tiger or lion produces a higher bite force in absolute numbers, the jaguar is roughly half a tiger's weight yet bites with comparable force, giving it the best bite-to-body ratio of the big cats. That advantage is recognised by Guinness World Records as the highest bite force of any big cat in proportion to body size. Why the jaguar bites so hard The strength comes from anatomy. A jaguar has a short, deep skull and wide cheekbones (zygomatic arches) that anchor unusually large jaw muscles. Its canines are shorter and thicker than a lion's or tiger's, and its jaws are slightly shorter relative to its weight, which increases leverage. The result is a compact, high-pressure crushing tool rather than a long grabbing bite. See the full anatomy in our jaguar species guide . What that bite lets it do This is where the jaguar stands apart from other cats. Most big cats kill large prey by clamping the throat to suffocate it. A jaguar frequently does something else entirely: it bites straight through the skull, delivering a fast, lethal puncture to the brain. The same jaws let it crack open the bony armour of a caiman and crush the shell of a river turtle, opening up prey that almost no other predator can tackle. Jaguars have more than 85 recorded prey species, and this bite is a big reason why. Is a jaguar's bite dangerous to people? In theory the jaws are formidable, but in practice jaguars avoid humans and attacks are extremely rare. Conflict almost always involves livestock rather than people. Where ranchers and big cats overlap, locally led teams help prevent and tolerate losses so that retaliation killings fall - patient work you can support through our Jaguar Appeal . Read the full Jaguar wildlife guide for the facts, IUCN status and conservation context — or donate to WARN to help fund the local partners protecting this species.


World Animal Rescue Network (https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/newsroom/jaguar-how-strong-is-a-jaguars-bite): How Strong Is a Jaguar's Bite? The Most Powerful Jaws of Any Big Cat.

## Does a jaguar have a stronger bite than a tiger or lion?
In absolute force, tigers and lions bite harder. But the jaguar weighs far less, so relative to its body size its bite is the strongest of all big cats. That proportional record is recognised by Guinness World Records.

## How does a jaguar use its bite to hunt?
Rather than suffocating prey at the throat like most big cats, a jaguar often bites straight through the skull. Its jaws are also strong enough to crack a turtle's shell and pierce a caiman's armoured hide.

## Why is the jaguar's skull shaped the way it is?
Its short, deep skull and broad cheekbones anchor large jaw muscles, while shorter, thicker canines and a compact jaw increase leverage — turning the head into a high-pressure crushing tool.