It’s been a little over a month since the first stag hunting meet of the season, and League investigator Graham Floyd shares some of what he’s seen since then. Read more
Campaigns manager Emily Lawrence gives a personal account of what it is like living next to a badger cull zone, with the possibility that the cull is expected to be rolled out further across the country. Read more
News of the closure of Belle Vue greyhound stadium in Manchester creates a major landmark in the history of animal welfare activism, bringing to an exhilarating end to decades of sustained opposition to greyhound exploitation at this venue. Read more
Although urban areas are often considered ‘unnatural’ places, lots of wildlife can thrive in the urban jungle. Scientific studies have shown many species of pollinators, particularly bees, now survive better in urban areas than they do on farmland. Read more
What a strange summer this has been all round. As the country went into lockdown, many people started to reconnect with nature and soon began feeling the benefits, especially to their mental health. Then as the restrictions started to be lifted, we saw images of piles of litter carelessly discarded at beauty spots. Read more
It takes a certain type of person to be a wild mammal enthusiast and I should know because I am one. For one thing, UK mammals tend to be nocturnal, or at least crepuscular (a great word meaning primarily active at dawn and dusk), which makes them difficult to observe. Read more
Read our supporter Bethan’s latest blog on fundraising for the League and her passion for helping animals and wildlife. Read more
Dominic Dyer, CEO at the Badger Trust presents his thoughts and an update on the badger cull and badger vaccination in his guest blog at the League. Read more
I have got a confession to make…...I spend hours every week staring out of my kitchen window. I do it whilst I am eating breakfast, preparing lunch or dinner, having a quick tea break, washing up, or just rebooting my brain. Read more
Our communications and campaigns intern looks back over her first six months at the League Against Cruel Sports, and discusses how our extensive social responsibility measures give us an edge in an increasingly ethically-focused workforce. Read more
The reality of greyhound racing would shock animal lovers. That's why Stephanie Poyntz set up the Stop Swindon Greyhound Racing group in 2018 to raise awareness about the cruel reality of this 'sport'. Read more
The enforced slowdown of our normally frenetic lives gives us the opportunity to reassess the things that are really important to us. Our wildlife sanctuaries are not only a safe haven for nature but a source of peace and abundance of joy for us all. Read more
The League is thrilled to introduce our new Youth Ambassador, Megan McCubbin, esteemed zoologist and wildlife TV presenter! Read more
Head of Campaigns Nick Weston features in War on Wildlife’s latest series of podcasts looking how the sector is coping with Covid-19 Read more
Why is Forestry England allowing hunting with dogs on its land? Guest blogger and campaigner Jack Riggall has decided to take a stand Read more
Jac Freeman, Regional Campaigns Manager at the League, spent the day with League investigators protecting our wildlife sanctuaries from stag hunters. Read more
Cheltenham race week is a prestigious occasion in the racing calendar but each year it brings cruelty and suffering to horses taking part in these enduring races. One death is too many. Read more
Yesterday the shooting lobby announced plans to phase out lead shot. Head of campaigns, Nick Weston questions the motivation for this change in his latest blog. Read more