On Sunday Switzerland voted against assigning lawyers to abused creatures though it boasts laws to protect goldfish from being flushed down the toilet and to guarantee companions for lonely animals.

The country that has brought the concept of “plant dignity” to the world has now extended “rights” to members of “social species.” animals. From the story: Under a new Swiss law enshrining rights for ...

ZURICH (REUTERS) - Switzerland votes on Sunday (Feb 13) whether to become the first country to completely ban medical testing on animals, after animal rights campaigners gathered enough support to ...

Switzerland's diverse wildlife is showcased by animals like the Alpine ibex, marmots, chamois, red deer, European mole, and mountain hare. Each species plays a unique role in the ecosystem.