Reeling in tourists with Whale meat
By Harumi Ozawa / AFP, TOKYO
Tokyo’s gastronomic Ebisu District hopes to reel in visitors with one of the country’s more controversial traditions — slaughtering whales.
When tourists think of Japan, images of dramatic landscapes, futuristic cities and world class sushi might spring to mind.
But one Tokyo district is hoping to reel in outsiders with one of the country’s more controversial traditions — slaughtering whales …
Taipei Times – Oct 10, 2015
www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/…
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Major Dairy Company Accused Of Animal Abuse
PARIS, Texas (CBS Houston) – A major dairy company, which oversees thousands of cows in Texas, is being accused of animal abuse.
Daisy Farms says they treat their cows like pets, giving each an individual name and individual attention, but the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) thinks otherwise …
CBS Local – October 9, 2015 10:42 AM
Major Dairy Company Accused Of Animal Abuse
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110 Seals Were Shot This Year to Protect the Unethical Salmon Industry
Posted by Anne
Figures released this week reveal that 110 seals have been shot in Scotland this year ( www.itv.com/news/2015-10-08/sa… ) by sharpshooters working for fish producers. Seals are supposed to be protected, but salmon farmers can get a special licence to shoot these beautiful marine mammals.
This news is sad – but not really surprising. After all, by its very nature, the fishing industry puts profit above animals’ lives …
PETA.org.uk (press release) (blog) – October 9, 2015
www.peta.org.uk/blog/110-seals…
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