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The two founders, Olivia and Carter Ries, of One More Generation are urging South African President Zuma to end rhino poaching. Photo Credit: One More Generation

One More Generation Saves One Rhino At A Time

December 12, 2012

(ANIMAL ACTIVISM) Carter and Olivia Ries may seem like your average kids, but don’t let their age fool you. The siblings founded One More Generation (OMG), an organization that campaigns on behalf of endangered species. Their current project aims to addresses the alarming rates of rhino poaching in South Africa. With a goal of 1,000 letters, the activist pair are urging the public to write to President Zuma in hopes of bringing about governmental support. Read on to learn more about this noteworthy duo and their applaudable efforts. — Global Animal

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Ricky Gervais speaking in support of the global movement to end cosmetic testing on animals. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Comedian Ricky Gervais Isn’t Laughing About Animal Testing

August 1, 2012

(CELEBRITY NEWS) Ricky Gervais from The Office is speaking in support of the global movement to end cosmetic testing on animals. As part of the Humane Society International’s “Be Cruelty Free” campaign, Gervais spoke against various companies’ decision to manufacture and sell in China, where animal testing can be required by law. Animal testing is ethically appalling and torturous for the animals, and it often breeds faulty results. Read more to learn about companies involved in animal testing and Gervais’ admirable participation in the campaign to end this cruel practice. – Global Animal

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Wildlife-Tracking Website: Bonus Or Danger?

August 1, 2012

(WILDLIFE SAFETY) SOUTH AFRICA — This month, a young student attracted Google’s attention after creating a website that provides updates of animal’s whereabouts in a South African national park. While the intricate website initially sounds like a dream for tourists and professional photographers, it leaves some worrying about potential poachers who would be able to locate these exotic animals with just the click of a button. Could this be a threat, or should we celebrate the schoolboy’s complex invention? Read on for more details on the site, and tell us what you think! — Global Animal

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