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This year, we achieved some incredible progress for wild animals and raised awareness of their plight, whether they are living in the wilderness, confined to a cage or found in unnatural or unusual situations where they need urgent help.

The sanctuary’s unspoiled habitat draws native wildlife like a snapping turtle nicknamed 'the kraken.'

One of the most important aspects of animal advocacy is ensuring that changes to policy translate to meaningful actions that save lives.

Costa Rica’s gorgeous biodiversity has made it a haven for wildlife tourism. But in the age of social media, the impact on the wild animals themselves has not always been a positive one.

It’s a difficult video to watch: a mob of men armed with sticks and spears repeatedly strike a tiger lying on the grass with shouts of “kill, kill.” They beat the animal s

Simple ways swimming pool owners can save the lives of wildlife in their backyard.

An estimated 1,000 wild animals are illegally removed from their natural habitats in Costa Rica each year, to be trafficked to international markets, sold as pets, or added to private collections. To address this issue, Humane World for Animals Costa Rica, in partnership with Costa Rica’s National Environmental Security Commission, conducted a series of training workshops for government authorities responsible for handling rescued or confiscated wildlife in illegal trafficking cases.