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Wild Cats Rescued From Imprisonment

May 11, 2013

(WILDLIFE) Authorities in Kansas have seized a collection of wild cats from a private farmland. Among the animals rescued were two mountain lions, three bobcats, two lynx, and a tiger living in abhorrent conditions with little water and food. Thankfully, the animals were turned over to sanctuaries where they will be properly cared for. The wildlife jailer was arrested for 10 misdemeanor charges related to the care of the animals. Read on to find out more about this tragic case with a happy ending. — Global Animal

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Argentina’s Exotic “Petting” Zoo

April 23, 2013

(ZOOS) An hour outside of Buenos Aires, Argentina, at the Lujan Zoo, patrons pay 130 Argentine pesos (about $25) to pet and feed exotic animals. The 37-acre zoo has around two dozen exhibits featuring lions, tigers, and bears. Oh my! In 2011, a YouTube video was uploaded showing zoo-goers petting a full-grown lion who looks anything but comfortable. Claudio Nieva, the zoo’s general manager, claims the animals are properly trained to be around humans, yet animal advocacy groups are saying the risks are still significant. Keep reading for more on the disturbing “petting” zoo, and check out the 2011 video of the public petting a lion at the Lujan Zoo. — Global Animal

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Kate Upton: Lose The Cats, Stick With The Catwalk

April 20, 2013

(ANIMAL RIGHTS) A recent photo shoot for Harper’s Baazar, featuring Sports Illustrated beauty Kate Upton, sparked outrage in the animal community due to its heavy use of real wild animals. In the shoot, the model poses with baby tigers, a lion, and a gibbon. PETA is especially concerned with the magazine’s use of the gibbon commenting, “The gibbon featured in the photographs is an infant and should be with his mother at all times. Besides the emotional trauma that he has undoubtedly suffered as a result of the separation, his delicate immune system is still developing, and he is susceptible to illnesses that humans carry.” However, this is sadly not the only instance where a magazine decided to use a wild animal as an exotic prop. Bulgari ads are notorious for featuring wild animals to somehow make their products appear more exclusive. Unfortunately, this can lead to more people objectifying animals and treating them like fashion accessories. Lions, tigers, and other animals belong in the wild, and are not meant to promote purses or jewelry. Read on to find out more about the troubling photo shoot. — Global Animal

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India Fights For Tigers As Only 3,000 Remain In The Wild

April 4, 2013

(WILDLIFE) India’s Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary has created a special new protected area for tigers. India has the second largest tiger population in the world, and this will be their 42nd tiger reserve. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, tiger numbers have dropped by about 95 percent in the last century, and there are only about 3,000 tigers left in the wild. There are more tigers in captivity in the United States than there are in their natural habitat, therefore protective measures for these majestic cats are vital. Read on to find out more about the new sanctuary. — Global Animal

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Tony The Truck Stop Tiger?

April 2, 2013

(POLITICS) Tony the tiger is not doing so great. The 550-pound Bengal-Siberian tiger currently resides in a 40-foot-by-80-foot enclosure at a Louisiana truck stop right outside of Baton Rouge. Tony is not the first tiger to have lived at the roadside establishment. Over the years, several adult tigers have been brought to this wild cat prison, and 13 cubs were born here. These unusual practices have caught the attention of animal rights organizations, local news stations, and law enforcement, and now the Tiger Truck Stop is smack-dab in the middle of a complicated legal dispute. Read the article below to learn more about Tony the tiger and the Tiger Truck Stop’s pending legal issues. — Global Animal

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Life Of Pi Helps Life Of Tiger

March 9, 2013

(ACTIVISM) There are less than 3,200 tigers left in the wild. This staggeringly low number has inspired World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment to team up and help raise awareness for wild tiger conservation. WWF and Fox are executing a public service announcement campaign that will run in conjunction with the home entertainment release of Life of Pi. In addition, a portion of the Life of Pi Blu-ray and DVD sales will be going directly to WWF’s wild tiger conservation efforts. Read more about the necessity of wild tiger conservation and how these organizations plan to bring awareness to the cause. — Global Animal

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Life of Pi: Animal Friendly Or Not?

February 26, 2013

(ANIMAL ACTORS) Ang Lee’s successful 3D adventure film, Life of Pi, was nominated in eleven categories at the 85th Academy Awards and won more than any other film, including Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Visual Effects and Best Original Score. Earning $583 million worldwide, the international hit chronicles the story of a boy who survives a shipwreck, only to be stranded on a boat with a Bengali Tiger. But as always, when it comes to movies involving real animals, concerns of safety come into question. Although the movie’s main animal character, Richard Parker, is mostly CGI, four live tigers were used to film single shots. Read on to find out why more movies should use CGI instead of real animal actors. — Global Animal

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Tigers Rebound In Asia

December 28, 2012

(TIGERS) Earlier this week, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) announced significant progress for tigers in three key landscapes across the big cat’s range due to better law enforcement, protection of additional habitat, and strong government partnerships. This is a much-needed success for tigers worldwide as the numbers continue to hover at all-time lows. It is estimated that only 3,200 tigers exist in the wild, but every new victory for tigers ensures hope for the continuation of this beautiful big cat. Read on to learn more about this grand victory. — Global Animal

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