An Indian elephant painted entirely pink for a photo shoot has died three months later, sparking controversy. The photographer’s team explained that non-toxic paint was used and denied any connection ...

Furry friends all across the country could soon have new protections from the federal government - and lawmakers say it's ...

An Oklahoma dealership was inundated by accusations of animal abuse and received death threats after hosting a pair of elephants for a circus-themed community event in nearly 100-degree heat. The ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Washington, DC—Today, Judge Emmet Sullivan of the federal district court in Washington DC issued a major ruling rejecting the last-ditch attempt of Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus to ...

Washington, DC—After nearly a decade of litigation, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) will continue its battle to protect endangered Asian elephants from abuse at the hands of Ringling Bros. and ...

An ailing elephant that Thailand had presented to Sri Lanka more than two decades ago returned to his native land for medical treatment Sunday following allegations that the animal was badly abused ...