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Rangers Forsake Endangered Rhinos

May 1, 2013

(POACHING) JOHANNESBURG — Possibly betrayed by the very people sworn to protect them, the last 15 rhinos in Mozambique have met a horrible fate. A group of 30 rangers of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park are due in court this month to face accusations claiming they aided poachers in search of these rhinos, leading to the slaughter of all 15 animals. The world’s rhino population is a major concern, making this a terrible tragedy for an already troubled species. Continue reading to find out more on what might be a heartbreaking betrayal. — Global Animal  

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Rehabilitating Species Howl For Help

April 29, 2013

(POLITICS) MONTANA — Efforts made over the years in response to the dwindling population of gray wolves in the United States has recently taken a critical hit. Federal wildlife officials plan to nullify legislation detrimental to the preservation of the gray wolves. If passed, laws protecting gray wolves would further jeopardize the species, despite the fact that after countless years of protection, gray wolves have begun to make a promising comeback. Read on for more regarding the hardships gray wolves may have to face in the near future. — Global Animal

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Un-Seal This Deal (VIDEO)

April 12, 2013

(WILDLIFE) On Tuesday, the Elmer Fudds of the world finally came out of their icy hovels, in order to partake in Canada’s now infamous seal hunt. Although the commercial hunt is widely panned by the majority of Canadian citizens, and increasingly obsolete, it has refused to fade away completely. The Canadian Government is no doubt the biggest enabler of this barbaric practice, over funding at great lengths to sustain a needless industry, with the use of taxpayers’ money. Read on to find out more about Canada’s commercial seal hunt and the concerns revolving around this obsolete and inhumane practice. — Global Animal

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Gun Violence & Humane Education

March 22, 2013

(HUNTING) While gun control continues to be a hot topic for debate, many across the nation are pointing to hunting as an example of “responsible” gun ownership. Dr. Sujatha Ramakrishna, author of Raising Kids Who Love Animals, weighs in on the strong correlation between animal cruelty and violence towards human beings, while emphasizing the importance of humane education and the fact that violence is wrong regardless of which species is harmed. — Global Animal

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Morrissey Calls Out Duck Dynasty

February 27, 2013

(CELEBRITY) Morrissey is standing up for animal rights yet again. The British singer recently made headlines when he declared his Staples show is going to be vegan. Now, the Smiths ex-frontman released a statement announcing that he canceled his Jimmy Kimmel appearance because he refuses to be on the same show as the cast of the show, “Duck Dynasty.” The controversial singer called the Robertson family “animal serial killers.” It’s great to see a celebrity that always chooses animal rights over their career. Read on for Morrissey’s full statement. — Global Animal

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Costa Rica Bans Hunting

December 11, 2012

(HUNTING) Yesterday, the Costa Rican Congress unanimously passed a law that bans hunting as a sport once and for all. The law is already making history as it is the first of its kind in Latin America. Under this new regulation, anyone caught hunting will suffer a fine of up to $3,000. This is wonderful news for the tropical birds, jaguars, and many other rare species inhabiting the country’s extensive rainforests and national parks. Read on to find out more about this country’s great progress. — Global Animal

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Botswana President Says No To Hunting

November 1, 2012

(ANIMAL CONSERVATION) BOTSWANA — During a public gathering in Maun, Botswana on Sunday, President Ian Khama revealed that the Botswana government will stop issuing hunting licenses. Khama believes that the availability of hunting licenses has encouraged poaching in Africa and prevented the expansion of the tourism industry. As of next year, the Environment and Wildlife Ministry will no longer sell licenses to citizens in order to protect wildlife in the Okavango Delta and the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Botswana’s two main hunting regions. Continue reading to learn about President Khama’s progressive decision. — Global Animal

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Social Media Users Help End Illegal Animal Trade

October 22, 2012

(ANIMAL TRADE) SOUTH AFRICA — For the month of October, Africam is using social media to help fight the ongoing illegal animal trade. Many other organizations, including World Wildlife Foundation (WWF), are joining forces to help spread the #killthetrade message and invite people across the world to participate. Anyone can help spread awareness by simply going to Africam.com and choosing between four different safari cameras located amongst the real African wildlife. Read on to see how you can help eliminate the illegal ivory trade. — Global Animal

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