Animals in Cuba

Alerts on social media about the alleged sale of overcrowded and unsanitary jicoteas in Las Tunas

Animal abuse reported in Havana: A dog remains tied up in the sun without water or food

Cuban pigeon arrives in the United States: Why did it leave the country?

Cuban veterinarian releases a dozen turtles, including his pet Shimo: "I want him to be free."

New details revealed about the bones found near a school in Sancti Spíritus

Abandonment and hunger reported at the zoo of Puerto Padre, in Las Tunas

The case of the crocodile from Caibarién: Protecting wildlife in the face of hunger in Cuba

Cuban activists touch hearts on social media by dressing homeless dogs in children's clothing to protect them from the cold

Cuban puppy reacts upon seeing Miguel Díaz-Canel on television

Animal rights organization denounces harassment by the regime: 62 women summoned by State Security

"Until when will this silent cruelty last?": depressing conditions at the zoo in Santiago de Cuba are denounced

Parts of the crocodile from Caibarién that had escaped have been found

Couple arrested at Holguín airport for attempting to smuggle over 100 kg of marine species meat

Danger in Caibarién! A crocodile has escaped from the zoo, and authorities are advising people to keep a distance from the animal

Animal welfare activists accuse the Cuban government of causing increased abandonment with its new fees for animal rescues

Accident in Cauto Cristo leaves four injured and damages a medical vehicle

CITMA investigates the sale of crafts with polimitas in Havana, following a report on the illegal use of protected species

Young Cuban veterinarian shows a curious invasive fish in Cuba

Cuba still fails to comply with its own animal welfare law four years after it was approved

Animal abuse reported against lion at Camagüey zoo

Abuse of "inhumane" conditions reported at the Colón Zoo: Sick animals, overcrowded, and without care

Cuban bank blocks the account of the animal rights association BAC-Habana

Three slaughterhouse workers arrested in Havana: Brutal animal abuse case shakes Guanabacoa

"There they are": Outrageous response from a worker at the Santiago de Cuba zoo regarding the condition of the animals

Alert in Cuba: The manjuarí, a unique prehistoric species, is on the verge of extinction

Animal rights organization in Cuba asks people not to visit zoos: "Every ticket is a signature of support for mistreatment."

Baboon escapes from the Sancti Spíritus zoo, prompting a mobilization of special troops for its capture

Unusual images captured in the Gardens of the Queen: A hawksbill turtle nests during the day and a shark sleeps on the sea floor

Cuba is sinking into extreme practices: hunting birds, cats, and iguanas to survive

"The little cat is safe now": firefighters from Mayabeque rescue a feline trapped in a net

Firefighters rescue dog trapped in the waterfall of the Hotel Nacional in Havana

"Yoni" reappears, the dog that went viral after Hurricane Melissa

"A country that normalizes pain cannot be called humane": BAC-Habana condemns cockfighting in Cuba

Cuban sparks controversy after comparing the abandonment of a dog in Bayamo to silence regarding political prisoners

Official press amidst criticism for the abandoned dog during evacuation: “The priority is to save people.”

Young man rescues zunzún chicks in Santiago de Cuba before the impact of Hurricane Melissa

"Your help can save lives": Animal advocate offers financial support to those who shelter pets during Hurricane Melissa

Cuban animal rights activists criticize the state-run media for whitewashing the situation at the National Aquarium

Activists call for urgent shelter for pets and stray animals ahead of Hurricane Melissa

Alerts issued regarding the use of illegal traps to capture migratory birds in areas of Havana

Cuban stuns with his resemblance to Kit Harington: "I’m going to take it seriously"

Animal rights advocates in Cuba are being threatened for exposing animal cruelty within Santería

Young Cuban veterinarian saves a jutía from being sacrificed for religious purposes

Dog Ron is recovering from the injuries he sustained in Havana, and his owner demands justice under the law

Food crisis in Cuba reaches the pitirres: They are being sold for 400 pesos per pound

Owner of abused cat in Havana apologizes, pays fine, and hands over his animals

Horse-drawn cart involved in accident with two buses in Villa Clara

National Aquarium receives two donated green turtles

Cuban man releases his three turtles into a river, and this is how one of the pets reacts

108 marine species threatened with extinction identified in Cuba

The National Zoo is closed for maintenance and recovery

National Aquarium of Cuba tries to recover species despite their deterioration

Animal abuse in Havana: Trainer reported for kicking a dog during a walk

Afro-Cuban ritual in front of Catholic church sparks controversy over use of public space for animal sacrifice

What happened to the little dog? Her disappearance in La Cabaña has many people puzzled

Outrageous: Puppy survives without water or shade on the roof of a house in Vedado, Havana

Cuban shares her experience at the 26 Zoo: "Silent lions and ghost crocodiles"

The crocodile lake at the National Zoo reopens after sanitation work

Loose animals on the roads cause million-dollar fines and confiscations in Cuba

Cuban and British specialists collaborate to prevent the extinction of Polymita