WILD9 is a success! Over the 8 days of WILD9, we gathered together to THINK, FEEL and ACT. Among the many outcomes of WILD9 are the Message from Merida, an international call to action with specific policy guidelines to integrate … Continue reading
image source No matter what experts may tell you saving a bird of prey will to a large extent depend on the “morale” of the bird at the time that you try to save it plus it`s overall physical condition … Continue reading
With swine flu now in at least 22 countries and the World Health Organization announcing that you may be able to get sick from eating pork from infected animals, pigs appear to be on people’s minds 24/7. Here are some … Continue reading
By Pete Harrison BRUSSELS, April 24 (Reuters) – European ambassadors approved a European Union plan to ban imports of furs and other products from culled seals on Friday, moving the 27-nation bloc one step closer to a trade clash with … Continue reading
A Wildlife Crime Hotline run by Vietnamese member society Education for Nature (ENV) is getting real results for bears. Tapping into public determination to stop the bear bile trade, tip offs have led to bears being removed from bear farms.
Radio, television and print advertising for the WSPA-funded hotline are clear: the bear bile trade is based on extreme cruelty and buying or selling products made from bears is illegal. Continue reading
What you see below has nothing to do with surgery. It’s pure slaughter.
Photos of the Faroe Islands whale slaughter , taken by Mark Cox. Continue reading
Image source flickr A revised version of Directive 86/609 was formally proposed by the European Commission on 5th November 2008. Since the directive was issued in 1986 Member States have passed national laws on animal experiments with varying standards. The … Continue reading