Iceland to resume disputed fin whale hunt in June
AFP – Iceland plans to resume its disputed commercial fin whale hunt in June with a quota of at least 154 whales, the head of the only company that catches the giant mammals said Saturday …
FRANCE 24 – 04 May 2013 – 18H26
www.france24.com/en/20130504-i…
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PML-N is subjecting tigers to cruelty: WWF
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) against the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) accusing the party of animal cruelty …
PakistanToday.com.pk – Published on May 04, 2013
www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/…
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Field reports indicate slaughter of elephants, conservation staff evacuated
WWF and WCS have received alarming reports from their field operations that elephants are being slaughtered in the violence-ridden Central
African Republic (CAR), where new powers in place struggle to gain control over the situation. The conservation organizations are issuing today a joint call for immediate action …
Surfbirds News (blog) – May 4, 2013
www.surfbirds.com/community-bl…
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Fishermen want humpback whales off endangered list
AP
A group of Hawaii fishermen is asking the US federal government to remove northern Pacific humpback whales from the endangered species list, saying the population has steadily grown since the international community banned commercial whaling nearly 50 years ago …
New Zealand Herald – 2:40 PM Saturday May 4, 2013
www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/…
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Australia halts cattle exports to Egypt
SYDNEY (AFP) – Australian cattle exporters said they had suspended live shipments to Egypt on Saturday after abattoir footage shot by animal rights activists showed “horrific” mistreatment of cows …
Straits Times – Published on May 04, 2013 11:11 AM
www.straitstimes.com/breaking-…
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Watch the Chris Christie spider-smashing video that angered PETA (Video)
by Patrick Howley
Republican New Jersey governor Chris Christie released a video Friday on his official Youtube account in which he smashes a spider with his fist while surrounded by schoolchildren, prompting criticism from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) …
Daily Caller- – 11:11 AM 05/04/2013
Watch the Chris Christie spider-smashing video that angered PETA
More information:
PETA: Shame on Christie for killing that spider (Video)
hotair.com/greenroom/archives/…
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PETA Kentucky Derby Billboard Protests Horse Racing Drug Use, Draws Attention At Churchill Downs (PHOTO) – and Video
By Ron Dicker
One of the few sure things at the Kentucky Derby? PETA won’t be cheering.
The animal-rights group drove a billboard protesting horse abuse in front of Churchill Downs Thursday, drawing stares and picture-takers, PETA Senior Vice President Kathy Guillermo told The Huffington Post. The sign will continue to roll near the track through Saturday, the day of the race …
Huffington Post – 05/03/2013 1:34 pm EDT
www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05…
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