Japanese whale hunt ‘abhorrent’
Source: AFP
AUSTRALIA yesterday branded Japan’s killing of 333 whales “abhorrent,” saying there was no scientific justification for the Antarctic hunt.
The Japanese fleet set sail for the Southern Ocean in December despite a worldwide moratorium and opposition led by Australia and New Zealand, using a loophole in the ban that allows for lethal research …
Shanghai Daily (subscription) – March 26, 2016, Saturday
www.shanghaidaily.com/world/Ja…
More information:
Media Release: Sea Shepherd Condemns Japan’s Most Recent Violations of International Law
www.wireservice.ca/index.php?m…
Japan fleet returns after hunting 333 Antarctic whales
www.newsfultoncounty.com/life-…
Japan kills 333 minke whales
Japan kills 333 minke whales
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More Than 100 Travel Companies Say No to Cruel Elephant Rides
Written by Craig Shapiro
Good news for elephants: More than 100 travel agencies – including global operators like The Travel Corporation, Intrepid Travel, and TUI Benelux – have pledged not to include elephant rides ( www.express.co.uk/news/nature/… ) and shows with elephants in their itineraries …
PETA (press release) (blog) – March 25, 2016
More Than 100 Travel Companies Say No to Cruel Elephant Rides
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