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
A BBC investigation, initiated by our two-year inquiry, has exposed an international network which breeds, sells and transports dogs to take part in dog fights around the world, including the UK.
Up to 10,000 foxes are killed every year in the name of ‘cub hunting’. These heinous crimes must not go unpunished. Find out how you can help protect our cubs.
Discover all the ways you can help animals persecuted in the name of sport
The League owns wildlife sanctuaries in Somerset and Devon, where animals can live free from persecution
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
Animal welfare charity the League Against Cruel Sports is urging the National Trust to cancel a controversial hunting licence covering its Farnborough Hall estate in Warwickshire. Read more
Animal welfare charity the League Against Cruel Sports has welcomed the successful prosecution yesterday at Oxford Magistrates Court of two individuals associated with the Kimblewick Hunt. Read more
Following the Autumn Rutting event at our beautiful Baronsdown sanctuary, Robert Powell – a dedicated supporter of the League for over 50 years has written a wonderful blog about his experience revisiting the League's sanctuary. Read more
The League Against Cruel Sports has welcomed proposals in the Queen’s Speech to promote and protect the welfare of animals. Read more