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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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Could Snow Leopards Become Domestic Cats?

October 19, 2012

(ENDANGERED SPECIES) PAKISTAN — In an effort to conserve Snow Leopards, an expert has proposed that we begin labeling the big cats as a domestic animal. Snow Leopards are an endangered species and have witnessed a recent decline in population due to hunting and retaliation by farmers. Labeling these cats as domestic could mean that farmers would be compensated for any of their livestock killed by the Snow Leopards. The expert, Shafqat Hussain, claims that people can easily co-exist with these leopards as they have never been known to attack people, and therefore there is no reason to consciously separate the two. Read on to see why some do not agree with the controversial proposal, and give us your feedback. — Global Animal

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International Crackdown On Illegal Animal Trade

August 9, 2012

(ANIMAL WELFARE) This week, a giant black market bust left 4,000 people arrested and over twice that number of animals rescued. There was no hiding for these criminals, as officials were determined to save the tropical birds and put an end to their illegal trade. Many of these trafficked species are endangered, so this raid left animal advocates hopeful for the restoration of exotic European birds. Read on for more about the black market trade dangers and how much this operation has helped wildlife. — Global Animal

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South Korea Aims To Resume Whaling

July 5, 2012

(WHALING) South Korea is considering hunting minke whales for “scientific purposes.” The proposition is supported by Korean fisherman who blame whales for declining  fish populations. Environmental groups and other countries are skeptical of South Korea’s motives, and believe it to be a thinly veiled attempt to practice commercial whaling under the pretense of scientific research. Read on for more on this situation and to find out what action is being taken against it. — Global Animal 

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UK Sentences Innocent “Pit Bull” To Death

June 14, 2012

(BREED DISCRIMINATION) NORTHERN IRELAND — When the Barnes family brought Lennox home they had no idea he would one day be ripped from their arms, isolated in a kennel for two years, and eventually sentenced to execution. The only crime Lennox, the American bulldog and labrador mix, committed was looking like a pit bull. Since parts of the UK introduced breed discrimination laws, any dog that looks like a “pit bull type” can be seized and executed for crimes they could potentially commit in the future. Read on for more on Lennox’s case and what you can do to help! — Global Animal 

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Tunisian Group Lobbies For Constitutional Animal Rights

April 17, 2012

(ANIMAL RIGHTS) An organization in Tunisia wants animal rights to be included in the country’s constitution. The Mediterranean Fauna and Flora Club (MFFC) will protest on Earth Day in front of the Tunisian National Constituent Assembly. With animal rights in the constitution, MFFC hopes to save endangered species, end the proliferation of stray cats and dogs, and support respect for animals. Read on for more on the new endeavor of this animal rights association. — Global Animal

 

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