Animal rights activists are winning victories as more countries prohibit animals in circus acts. This month the Italian Parliament adopted legislation to phase out animals in traveling shows and ...

ITALY has voted to ban all animals in circuses and traveling shows in a landmark move applauded by animal rights campaigners. Rules on how Italy will implement phasing out all animals used in circuses ...

It has gotten so hot in Italy, even the animals can’t take it. It has gotten so hot in Italy, even the animals can’t take it. The country is in the midst of an early summer of a heat wave, with ...

Italy is the 41st country to pass a national law prohibiting animals in circuses, affecting an estimated 100 circuses and some 2,000 animals. These achievements are the result of a decade of ...

Italy is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including the Eurasian lynx, European hedgehog, Italian sparrow, peregrine falcons, Mediterranean monk seal, and Apennine wolf. These species thrive in ...

Italy is a great country for nature lovers, providing varied landscapes ranging from the blue waters of the Mediterranean and Adriatic to forests filled with ancient trees, grasslands, and multiple ...

Italy has banned puppy yoga classes. The Ministry of Health has restricted the organizers to only work with adult dogs, as the classes could be too stressful for young canines. Moreover, the ministry ...

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

Italy is famous for its history, architecture, and cuisine, but the country also boasts a wonderful variety of wildlife. From ...