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Israel Ducks On Animal Rights, Says Yes To Foie Gras

June 19, 2013

(ANIMAL RIGHTS) Just before a bill banning the import and sale of foie gras was set to undergo its first reading for the legislative branch of the Israeli government on Wednesday morning, two ministers filed an appeal to bring the legislation back to the cabinet late Tuesday night. The bill received approval on Sunday in the Ministerial Committee on Legislation and was slated to prohibit the trade of foie gras. Animal-rights activists are enraged by the efforts of the two ministers, Agriculture Minister Yair Shamir and Public Security Minister Yitzhak Aharonovitch—both of whom claim that the bill was needed to prevent economic damage. Read on to learn more on the unfortunate news. — Global Animal

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Radical Activists ’269 Life’ Arrested In Israel

April 25, 2013

(ANIMAL ACTIVISM) Tel Aviv police have arrested ten animal rights activists for scattering dead cow and fish heads around the Gush Dan area. The heads showed up in public places like water fountains where water was dyed blood red—most likely symbolizing animal slaughter. The actions were allegedly taken by a radical group called ’269life,’ who are known for branding themselves in public to show solidarity with farm animals. Part of the group’s message is, “No animal should be exploited to satisfy the selfish needs and whimsical desires of humans, and that is why we chose to use the industry’s own method of objectifying living beings as this symbolic means to convey our idea.” None of the suspects have a prior criminal record, and right now they are not admitting to any connection with these acts. Read on to learn more about the investigation. — Global Animal

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Making Their Mark: Activists Brand Themselves

January 25, 2013

(ANIMAL ACTIVISM) In an attempt to portray the pain that dairy cattle endure during branding, animal activists and protesters are now branding themselves publicly with the number 269. The number represents a tribute to a calf they encountered on a farm. Becky Folkard, the woman who will be performing the branding, states, “If one person goes away and researches a vegan lifestyle because of this, it will have been worth it.” PETA approves of Folkard and her protest, which will take place on March 31 in central London. Read on to learn more about the activists’ bold efforts. Does human branding push animal rights too far? Let us know what you think in the comments below. — Global Animal

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PETA Says No To Animal Practice’s Monkey Business

October 23, 2012

(ANIMAL WELFARE) In opposition of animal abuse in Hollywood, PETA is protesting NBC’s new show “Animal Practice” for their use of a capuchin monkey named Crystal.  PETA members gathered outside NBC Studios in North Hollywood dressed in black clothing and wearing monkey masks while holding signs that read: “NBC: Animal Mal-Practice” and “I Don’t Want to Be in Your Damn TV Show.” Now, PETA is taking their protest to 30 Rock. Members plan to demonstrate outside NBC Studios in Rockefeller Center today at noon. — Global Animal

 

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CA Governor Has Five Days To Save Bears, Bobcats

September 26, 2012

(ANIMAL CONSERVATION) CALIFORNIA — Governor Jerry Brown has until September 30, 2012 to sign bill SB 1221 which prevents the hounding of bears and bobcats in the state of California.When hounding, hunters use radio-collared dogs to track and hunt bears and/or bobcats.Hounding not only directly effects the natural species of bears and bobcats, but it often causes many young cubs to be orphaned. It also puts the dogs at risk of death by dehydration or wildlife confrontation and many are  abandoned in shelters. Continue reading to see how you can help protect the bears, bobcats and dogs. — Global Animal

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Walmart’s Rollback Prices No Good For Pigs

September 18, 2012

(ANIMAL ACTIVISM) Over the past two weeks, animal rights activists have joined alongside Mercy for Animals in a national protest against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and its pork suppliers.  Toting a 10-foot inflatable pig, bloody with sores and locked in a narrow crate, and waving signs that read “Walmart Tortures Pigs” and “Walmart Supports Animal Abuse,” animal advocates are posting outside Walmart store locations all over the country in a demonstration against the cruel practice of confining pregnant pigs in tiny gestation crates on factory farms. Read on for protest dates and more information on Mercy for Animals’ undercover investigation. — Global Animal

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Humpback whales in Monterey act as defenders of the ocean. Photo Credit: guardian.co.uk

Central California Has Seismic Concerns

September 12, 2012

(OCEANS/TAKE ACTION) CALIFORNIA — Animal advocates are deeply concerned for California’s central coast marine life in response to PG&E’s decision to start seismic mapping this November. The Seismic Imaging Project entails blasting 18 underwater cannons every 15-20 seconds, 24 hours a day for 33 days. The blasts send shock-waves into the earths crust which will supply data to create 3-D images of multiple earthquake faults near Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant. The project will test whether further precautions are necessary to prevent a nuclear meltdown in the event of an earthquake, not unlike the 2011 nuclear disaster in Fukushima, Japan. — Global Animal

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Join Rally In Protest Of Deadly Dolphin Hunt (SCHEDULE)

August 30, 2012

(DOLPHIN PROTEST) The dolphin drive hunting season is quickly creeping upon us. On September 1, off the coast of the Wakayam Prefecture of Japan, fishermen are going to set out on their boats in the annual bloody hunt for dolphins. On August 31 and September 1, rallies and peaceful protests are being held worldwide to take a stand against these horrifying activities. — Global Animal

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