Why do whales strand?
It is often very difficult to determine the cause of a whale stranding, however, there are several plausible explanations for...
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What should be done when a whale is stranded?
Often when a whale is found stranded on a beach, the first reaction of humans is to help return the... -
What is the RSPCA’s view on killing sharks to reduce shark incidents?
The RSPCA does not support killing sharks as a response to shark incidents involving humans. This approach causes unnecessary animal... -
What is shark finning and is it legal in Australia?
Shark fin soup has been a traditional east Asian dish, symbolic of wealth and prestige, for several hundred years. In... -
Do fish feel pain?
The answer is yes. Scientific evidence that fish are sentient animals capable of experiencing pain and suffering has been building... -
What is the RSPCA’s view on bluewater fishing?
Scientific evidence that fish are sentient animals capable of experiencing pain and suffering has been building for some years. It... -
How can fish caught in commercial fishing be killed humanely?
The humane killing or slaughter of commercially caught fish requires that fish are carefully handled and effectively stunned (causing immediate... -
What is the most humane way to kill a fish intended for eating?
All fish that are caught for eating must be handled carefully to reduce stress and humanely killed as soon as... -
What is the RSPCA’s view on keeping dolphins in captivity?
Dolphins are marine mammals belonging to the group known as cetaceans, which also includes whales, orcas and porpoises. RSPCA Australia... -
Can enclosed yabby traps harm animals and are they legal to use?
Despite bans and restrictions being placed on the opera house net trap in different states and territories, they continue to... -
What is the RSPCA’s view on breeding dolphins in captivity?
Most dolphins born in captivity now are likely to live for at least 40 years in an environment where their... -
Do octopi and lobsters feel pain?
Based on the available scientific data, there is evidence that both octopi and lobsters, do exhibit signs of ‘discomfort’ or... -
What are the welfare issues with shark incident mitigation strategies?
As human populations continue to grow and coastal areas become more heavily used for recreational activities, the likelihood of encounters...