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Russia’s Horse Meat Following

April 29, 2013

(HORSES) MOSCOW — Amidst the widening debate involving the slaughter and human consumption of horse meat in the UK and abroad, an Italian chef named Valentino Bontempi focuses his anger toward the use of horse meat in a somewhat controversial manner. His outrage is not that of humane concern for horses, but rather a callous interest in the way horse meat is prepared by Russian chefs throughout chain restaurants in Moscow. “Russians,” he said rather insensitively, “have no clue about cooking horse and could be enjoying it so much more.” Read the New York Times article below to uncover the apathetic side of the horse meat scandal with interviewees who consider the consumption of horse meat to be a healthy, tasty option. — Global Animal

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Travel Savvy Animals Use Public Transportation

September 16, 2012

(SMART ANIMALS) Everyday hundreds of passengers get on the Moscow Metro. The surprising part is that many of them are dogs. The strays are seeking shelter, warmth, and food. Most homeless dogs in Russia, around 35,000, keep away from people. But others have figured out ways of how to best navigate the city to their advantage. They take the metro to office buildings at lunch time, where they have good chances of getting some food scraps. The Russian dogs also have other advanced techniques for getting food. The ones that travel in packs have been spotted sending out the smaller, “cuter,” dogs to beg for food, knowing they might have more luck than the bigger ones. Read on to learn about other cases of traveling animals. — Global Animal

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Charity Event Finds Dogs & Cats New Homes (GALLERY)

August 15, 2012

(ANIMAL ADOPTION PHOTOS) EASTERN EUROPE — The largest city and capital of Belarus, Minsk, recently held a successful charity event in support of abandoned dogs and cats in the area. The Public Association for Animal Protection organized the event in the hope of pairing these adorable homeless animals with devoted families. Many of the dogs, though disabled, still showed lots of love to potential pet guardians and even responded to commands. Meet these special dogs, and don’t hesitate to pick similar ones up at a shelter near you. — Global Animal

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White Russian Killer Whale (VIDEO)

April 24, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) RUSSIA — Researchers in the Far East Russia Orca Project have discovered the worlds only known all-white male orca. The footage released of “Iceberg,” named for the way the white dorsal fin looks coming up out of the water, shows the mammal swimming with his pod off Russia’s Commander Islands in the Bering Sea. The researchers announced that they are hoping to relocate the mammal this summer and find out whether Iceberg is a true albino orca, or just a beautiful, rare white version of the species. Read on for more on this remarkable mammal. — Global Animal

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Endangered Pelicans Stranded In Frozen Sea

February 23, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) RUSSIA — With the Caspian Sea freezing for the first time in years, hundreds of endangered and starving Dalmation pelicans are sharing a rare small patch of unfrozen water in Makhachkala, Russia. The Nature Protection Ministry has partnered with local lawmakers to provide the pelicans with food until they can hunt on their own, but around 20 have already died. Read on for more information on what Russia is doing to protect these pelicans. — Global Animal

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UPDATE: Beluga Whale Rescue Suspened By Bad Weather

December 27, 2011

(ANIMAL RESCUE) The rescue mission to save the nearly 100 beluga whales trapped by ice near Russia’s Chukotka Peninsula since December 13, 2011 has been put on hold due to dangerous weather. It’s not all bad news however — while food is limited, experts from the Chukotka Fishery Research Center say the whales have enough food to survive until January. Read on for more about the rescue mission, and the whales plight. — Global Animal

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Beluga Whales Trapped In Ice

December 14, 2011

(ANIMAL NEWS) RUSSIA — In the Sinyavinsky Strait off the Bering Sea, more than 100 beluga whales have become trapped in a prison of ice. As the ice increases and the food becomes scarce, these whales risk suffocation and starvation. Read on for more about the plight of these whales, and what is being done to help them. — Global Animal

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Best Animal Tourism Spots In Asia

July 30, 2011

(WILDLIFE ADVENTURE TOURISM) Vacationing in Asia? Whether you want to stay in the city or  visit remote religious sites, Asia has a lot to offer the animal lover. Before you book plane tickets, check out this list of the best places to see and learn about the diverse animals in the wild and in sanctuaries in China, Russia, Japan, Thailand, Oman, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Indonesia, India, and Maldives. From pandas to tigers, these animal tourism spots are sure to fascinate. — Global Animal

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