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Many hunting trophies banned from import into the Netherlands

Many hunting trophies banned from import into the Netherlands - NL TimesBusiness, Nature, Netherlands - The Dutch government is further restricting hunters from importing their trophies to the Netherlands. The list of banned trophies was extended to also include the species white rhino, elephant, hippo, cheetah, polar bear and lion - hunting, hunting trophies, hunting trophy ban, Martijn van Dam, Ministry of Economic Affairs, trophy hunting

http://www.tehrantimes.com/news/300906/Tehran-gallery-hosts-anti-bullfighting-art-show

Tehran gallery hosts anti-bullfighting art show TEHRAN -- Tehran’s Vaali Gallery is currently hosting a painting exhibition, which is against bullfighting and animal abuse.

The Fake-Meat Burger So Realistic It Fooled My Entire Family

The Fake-Meat Burger So Realistic It Fooled My Entire Family - Bon AppétitIf it looks like a burger, sizzles like a burger, and tastes like a burger, then it probably is a burger. It just might not have any beef in it.

http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/2042129-this-chinese-restaurant-can-get-you-freshly-slaughtered-meat-from-the-critically-endangered-pangolin/

This Chinese Restaurant Can Get You Freshly-Slaughtered Meat From the Critically-Endangered PangolinIts rarity has made it even more popular.

http://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-1.678801?v=DAA00C15E6A474154FEBB946305FEBAA

10,000 march in largest-ever animal rights parade in Israel - IsraelOrganizers call for jail sentences for perpetrators who recently torched dog shelter in northern Israel.

http://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/hundreds-of-greyhounds-up-for-adoption-as-tucson-track-prepares-to-end-racingichael

Hundreds of greyhounds up for adoption as Tucson track prepares to end racingHundreds of greyhounds are looking for new homes as the Tucson Greyhound Park is preparing to stop racing.

Man who taped up dog, leaving it to die, gets two years

Man who taped up dog, leaving it to die, gets two yearsA man who taped a dog’s muzzle shut, bound its legs and and left it to die in a field…

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/energy-environment/elephants-perform-for-final-time-at-ringling-bros/2016/05/01/d30d0f3e-1002-11e6-a9b5-bf703a5a7191_story.html

Last dance: Final performance for Ringling Bros. elephantsElephants have given their final performance at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus as the circus ends a practice that enthralled audiences for two centuries but has become caught between animal rights activists’ concerns and Americans’ shifting views.

“There have been reports of rat, mink and fox meat being transformed into mutton slices. Twenty thousand tons of meat were seized and more than 900 people were detained in association with the scandal. In early 2014, Walmart’s operations in China were recalling donkey meat because it had been adulterated with fox meat. Donkey is a very expensive m…[Read more]

You don’t know if that’s beef: The animals mixed into your meat might shock — and disgust — youMeat substitution scandals are becoming more common: When researchers test meats, they often find unexpected things

“BRAINLESS SLIME MOLD CAN LEARN QUICKLY” demonstrating that neuroscientists still do not understand consciousness
http://www.newsweek.com/brainless-slime-mold-can-learn-quickly-453601

KEEP CATS INDOORS OR WITHIN SECURITY FENCING http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/eagles-cat-livecam_us_5720ee8ae4b0f309baef5ed3

Eagles Feed Cat To Chicks On Live Cam, Prove Nature Is Horrific

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2016/04/28/more-tigers-have-been-poached-in-india-this-year-than-all-of-last-year/?postshare=5471461976346347&tid=ss_fb

More tigers have been poached in India this year than all of last yearDon't be so quick to believe that tiger populations are quickly rebounding.

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/apr/30/bison-national-symbol-american-history?CMP=share_btn_fb

http://www.care2.com/causes/the-paws-act-would-protect-animal-victims-of-domestic-violence.html#

Protect Animals From Domestic Violence With PAWS | Care2 CausesThe PAWS Act would include animals in domestic violence protections, helping people get themselves and their beloved pets out of violent situations.

http://www.care2.com/causes/scientists-are-turning-tea-into-vegan-leather.html

Scientists Are Turning Tea Into Vegan Leather | Care2 CausesResearchers are giving us another reason to be excited about vegan-friendly fashion with a new alternative to leather that's made from tea.

http://www.takepart.com/article/2016/04/29/grassroots-plan-stop-wildlife-killing-agency?cmpid=organic-share-facebook

Activists Devise Successful Strategy to Stop Mass Wildlife KillingsAfter being sued, California’s Mendocino County ended its contract with the federal agency in charge of lethal control of predators.

“People have devoted their whole life to conservation, controlling weeds in remote areas, building fences, controlling feral pigs and animals that destroy the forest. And thinking that you’ve done everything you can to protect these areas and something beyond your control comes—it can be very depressing” – yes, indeed, but learning that they are i…[Read more]