U.S. House Enacts Crush Video Bill, Urge Senate To Follow Suit
Partial victory is decisive snub to Supreme Court ruling that protects crush videos as free speech
New Order Sought to Stop Nevada Mustang Roundups
Activist again asks federal court to issue a restraining order forbidding BLM to roundup horses
Bloody Thursday deals first blow to Namibian seal cull
Thousands of nursing seal pups will be slaughtered until November 15, 2010
Wolf Hunt More than Doubled in Montana
State wildlife officials increased the number of legally killed wolves to 186
Cutbacks put squeeze on bullfights
A proposed regional ban is sending a chill through the national pastime
Activists, businesses work to save orangutan
Endangered by rainforest destruction and the palm oil industry
Amazon river dolphins being slaughtered for bait
The bright pink and gentle dolphins make them easy targets for nets and harpoons
NEWS & NOTEWORTHY
Catalonia Bans Bullfighting, But the Fight Isn’t OverIt’s been a long time coming, but on Wednesday, Catalonia took a historic step. With 68 votes in favor, and 55 against, the Catalan Parliament approved a measure that will make bullfighting illegal throughout the region…
Delhi Zoo exploring for building dolphinarium
Notwithstanding opposition by wildlife enthusiasts to keeping dolphins in captivity, the Delhi Zoo is exploring the feasibility of building a dolphinarium as envisaged by Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh…
Spain’s Catalonia on verge of banning bullfighting
Bullfighting in Spain could suffer its biggest setback to date on Wednesday when the Catalonia parliament votes whether to ban the practice in the separatist-minded northeastern region…
Shark Week — Education or Just Entertainment?
“Teeth of death,” “Shark feeding frenzy,” “The Worst Shark Attack Ever.” It is that time of year again, when the Discovery Channel brings out shows like these as part of its annual “Shark Week” programming. This week of bloody feeding frenzies and vicious shark attacks is part of a larger trend in nature...
BLM: More than 600 mustangs rounded up in Nevada
Federal land managers said Wednesday that more than 600 wild horses in northeastern Nevada were gathered during an emergency roundup they say was necessary to prevent the animals from dying of thirst…
Animal Planet premieres ‘Blood Dolphins’ August 27
On Friday, August 27, Animal Planet premieres “Blood Dolphins”, a three-part miniseries spotlighting renowned dolphin activist and member of Earth Island Institute’s Marine Mammal Team Richard (Ric) O’Barry’s campaign to expose the plight of dolphins worldwide…
Addiction to plastic is fueling marine disaster
In Australia alone we have used almost 14 million tons of plastic since 2000, according to the latest industry figures. But tons and tones of discarded plastic wind up polluting the ocean and waterways and endangering wildlife…
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Wild Horses & Other Equines
BLM: More than 600 mustangs rounded up in NevadaFederal land managers said Wednesday that more than 600 wild horses in northeastern...
BLM says survey confirms horse claims
Faced with legal challenges accusing the government of rounding up too many wild...
Calico geldings are still dying but BLM doesn’t want to know why
Another newly gelded captive Calico mustang died last week at the BLM feedlot in...
BLM suspends NV horse roundup after 7 animals die
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management suspended a wild horse roundup in northeast Nevada...
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WHAT YOU CAN DO
Petition: Say “No” to abuse of Retired Racehorses in BarbadosUsed, beaten, abused or simply left to die. That’s the sum of the fate of...
Action Alert: Ask Congress To Force BLM To Allow Public Observation Of Wild Horse Program
In the face of public and Congressional outrage over the roundup of nearly 2,000...
Action Alert: Stop Boom and Burn of Endangered Sea Turtles
In a rare interview by a BP-hired local boat owner involved in the cleanup operations,...
Petition: BP is burning endangered sea turtles alive
A boat captain who has been leading efforts to rescue the endangered turtles says...
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VICTORIES
Catalonia Bans Bullfighting, But the Fight Isn’t OverIt’s been a long time coming, but on Wednesday, Catalonia took a historic step. With 68 votes in favor, and 55 against, the Catalan Parliament approved a measure that will make bullfighting illegal throughout the region…
Northern Ireland bans hare coursing
The last part of the United Kingdom to permit hare coursing has now banned the blood sport following a late-night vote in the Northern Ireland assembly. A motion to outlaw the use of greyhounds to chase and kill hares was passed by a narrow majority – 23 to 18 – after a seven-hour debate…
West Hollywood bans most pet store puppy and kitty sales
Animal welfare activists call it a major victory in animal rights after The West Hollywood City Council voted unanimously to approve new legislation that makes it illegal for pet stores within its city limits to profit from the sales of most puppies and kittens…
Japanese theaters screen dolphin-hunting documentary ‘The Cove’ despite protests
“The Cove,” an Oscar-winning film about a Japanese dolphin-hunting village, opened Saturday around Japan after protests by angry nationalists pressured theaters to cancel earlier showings…
63 rescued Gulf oil spill birds reach new Texas home
Brown pelicans exited kennels two at a time and stretched their wings, their beaks tucked into their chests, as members of the media and onlookers snapped photos and watched…
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