Animal groups denounce government backtracking on fish scooping ban
EAST and TSPCA condemn the Council of Agriculture for withdrawing a ban on recreational fish and turtle scooping.
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Temple turtles freed at last
The five remaining sea turtles in Dayi Temple have finally been returned to their ocean home after decades in captivity.
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Wanpi World drops plans to import 18 giraffes and other wild animals
Following communication with animal protection groups, Wanpi World scrapped plans to import 18 endangered giraffes.
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Outrage over attempt to import 18 endangered giraffes into Taiwan
Animal protection groups denounced plans by Wanpi World Safari Zoo to import 18 endangered giraffes and other wild animals.
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EAST calls for end to temple turtle abuse
EAST appeals to the authorities and Dayi Temple to end the decades-long basement captivity.
No more shows over animal suffering—NGOs appeal for cruelty-free tourism
NGOs in Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, UK and US shine a light on marine mammal captivity.
Animal groups denounce government backtracking on fish scooping ban
EAST and TSPCA condemn the Council of Agriculture for withdrawing a ban on recreational fish and turtle scooping.
![](https://east.org.tw/upload/en_issue_1b043e7d7b.webp)
Temple turtles freed at last
The five remaining sea turtles in Dayi Temple have finally been returned to their ocean home after decades in captivity.
![](https://east.org.tw/upload/en_issue_8e341af43a.jpg)
Wanpi World drops plans to import 18 giraffes and other wild animals
Following communication with animal protection groups, Wanpi World scrapped plans to import 18 endangered giraffes.
![](https://east.org.tw/upload/en_issue_765f227475.jpg)
Outrage over attempt to import 18 endangered giraffes into Taiwan
Animal protection groups denounced plans by Wanpi World Safari Zoo to import 18 endangered giraffes and other wild animals.
![](https://east.org.tw/upload/en_issue_c32ccce955.jpg)
EAST calls for end to temple turtle abuse
EAST appeals to the authorities and Dayi Temple to end the decades-long basement captivity.
No more shows over animal suffering—NGOs appeal for cruelty-free tourism
NGOs in Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, UK and US shine a light on marine mammal captivity.