Serval Nini: not a suitable pet
The Dutch Positive List has been in force since 1 July 2024. From that date onwards, unless the animals were born before 1 July 2024, servals may no longer be
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How zoos can be key players in fighting illegal wildlife trade
Every year, rescue centres for wild animals all over the world, including the EU, report on the number of animals they were able to rescue. The harsh reality behind those
AAP urges Dutch singer Hind to stop promoting wild animal suffering
AAP (Animal Advocacy and Protection) is once again raising the alarm after Dutch singer Hind Laroussi posted a new video on Instagram showing her interacting with captive lions despite earlier
AAP starts construction of new building for exotic mammals
In 2025, AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection will build a new building for smaller exotic animals. The former tropical greenhouse that was used for this purpose was built in 48
Lion cubs and their mums take first steps outside!
A wonderful moment at AAP Spain this morning: the nine cubs and their mothers that we rescued from a French circus were allowed to go outside for the first time
Drag hunting club gives up silver foxes
We are very happy to have been able to remove silver foxes Mazy and Yzma from harsh conditions this week. On the initiative of House of Animals, drag hunting club
Volunteer vacancy: primate rehabilitation assistant (Born to be Wild project)
For our Born to be Wild project in Morocco, AAP is looking for a primate rehabilitation assistant for a minimal period of 6 weeks (preferably 3 months). Currently there are
AAP rescued more exotic animals in 2024
In 2024, AAP (Animal Advocacy and Protection) rescued 82 exotic mammals from often horrible situations. This means an increase of over 20% compared to the 68 animals rescued in 2023
Follow the recovery of rescued lions with ‘cub cam’
AAP is giving everyone the chance to watch the recovery of the nine lion cubs AAP rescued from a French circus. Through the ‘cub cam’, viewers can witness their first
Big cub rescue from circus: 12 lions headed to AAP
CIRCUS RESCUE: Today, a team managed to take as many as 12 lions out of a French circus. The group of lions includes three adults and no fewer than nine
AAP works on big ambitions for exotic animals in Europe
Last summer, the Netherlands introduced a Positive List for mammals that severely restricts the breeding and trade of exotic animals. Only species suitable for private ownership are allowed to be
Endangered cotton-top tamarin brought to AAP
In the Spanish village of La Linea de la Concepción, a rare cotton-top tamarin was confiscated by the local authorities. They responded to a report that someone had been bitten