Foxes use 28 different vocal calls to communicate, and often form a pair that lasts for life. Foxes wag their tails to greet family members - just like dogs. More fox facts here! Read more
Hares live above ground in nests, not underground like rabbits. They can reach speeds of up to 56km per hour, but that didn't stop one losing a race to a tortoise... More fun hare facts here! Read more
Did you know pheasants can reach 89cm in length? And partridges don't live in pear trees? Find out more here! Read more
There are 217 registered breeds of dogs - the most widely abundant omnivore on the planet. A dog's sense of smell is 40 times as sensitive as humans. More fun dog facts here! Read more
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Hunting was banned in England and Wales in 2004, but the law has never been properly enforced, and attempts to weaken or repeal it continue. The hunting law in Scotland is weak, and hunting is still legal in Northern Ireland. Read more
Dog fighting as a ‘sport’ was banned in 1835, as even then it was considered barbaric. But this horrific form of dog abuse continues. It's time to take a stand against dog fighting. Read more
100,000 birds are shot every day in the UK during the shooting season. Commercial shooting in the UK is a cynical industry which exploits loopholes in animal welfare laws, puts our landscape at risk and exaggerates any financial benefit to the economy. Read more
The Kimblewick Hunt has withdrawn its controversial hound parade scheduled to be held at the Thame Show on Thursday, following concerns about the risk of disease being spread to livestock being raised with show organisers. Read more
The amount of support we had at Pup Aid 2018 was fantastic! It was great to meet compassionate, like-minded individuals who wanted to know more about our campaigns and what it is they can do to give a voice to these animals and help put a stop to cruel ‘sports’ such as dog fighting, greyhound racing and hunting. Read more
“Yorkshire Water must choose between enhancing wildlife and the environment, as set out in its business plan, or allowing it to be damaged by grouse shooting interests..." says Nick Weston, Head of Campaigns at the League. Read more
Dog fighting is an horrendous ‘sport’ where dogs are forced to fight, often to the death, for the enjoyment of on-lookers and so that illegal bets can be made on the outcome of the fight. Our Programme Manager, Suzanne Heaney speaks about this and the issues and consequences of people giving dogs away 'free to a good home' online. Read more