Dec. 1, 2010 JAPAN – Officials from 27 nations are gathered today in Shimonoseki, Japan, a whaling hub, amidst earlier reports of Japan luring pro-whaling participants with prostitutes and paying flight and hotels expenses for attendance.
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Fact Over Finance: Australia Tightens Bluefin Fishing Laws
Nov. 29, 2010 AUSTRALIA– Bluefin tuna is Australia’s most valuable fin fish, but that didn’t stop the government from tightening fishing laws and listing the fish as “conservation dependent.” The fish was badly hit by a 20-year hidden overcatch by Japanese fishers and current populations are 4.7 percent of their previous size.
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Peaceful Dog Sits On Death Row For Looking Like A Pit Bull
UNITED KINGDOM – The wide spread fear of pit bulls claims another victim. The peaceful pet of a disabled child has been placed on death row because he was classified as a ‘dangerous breed’ because he slightly resembled a pit bull type dog. Not only has Lennox done nothing wrong, but he was seized by officials under questionable circumstances.
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Fox Hunting Soon To Be Illegal In All Of The UK
UNITED KINGDOM – Much of the UK has banned fox hunting and now Northern Ireland has tabled a bill to end the cruel practice as well. Could this be the end of fox hunting in the UK? Read about it here!
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Humane Society Shows Teeth To Outlaw Barbaric Bear Baiting
South Carolina has the disgusting distinction of being the only state in the union that allows bear baiting. Sorry you asked – bear baiting is siccing dogs on a chained and defenseless bear who’s been declawed and defanged. Since when did animal abuse pass for southern charm?
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13 Nations Sign Declaration Meant To Double Tiger Population
Nov. 23, 2010– Read how this new accord stipulates that the 13 nations will strive to double the tiger population by 2022, crack down on poaching and illicit trade in tiger pelts and body parts.
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Shelter Worker Fired For Euthanizing War Hero Dog
ARIZONA – There are some stories that just don’t have a happy ending for anyone involved. What’s left is the loss of this beautiful dog, her devastated guardians, and a fired employee who is now receiving threats. No winners here. – Global Animal
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Japan Losing Whaling War With New Zealand
Nov. 15, 2010 NEW ZEALAND- In support of its citizens, who have little tolerance left for Japan’s annual whale slaughter, the New Zealand government issued a stern warning to Japan that their whaling fleet will be closely watched.
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