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http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/sheryl-fink/atlantic-seal-hunt_b_9611848.html

Government Inaction On Seal Hunt Threatens Both Seals And SealersDespite tens of millions of dollars in government support, the hunt is at one of its lowest points in history. Processors have relied heavily on government loans in recent years in order to purchase sealskins, but with 35 countries now banning the import of seal products few commercial markets remain.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/optina-monastery-cat-video_us_5704012ee4b0daf53af1275a?fb_action_ids=10156764530155506&fb_action_types=og.comments

Adorable Stray Cats Steal The Show During Russian Monastery's Ritual

https://www.addup.org/campaigns/take-action-protect-floridas-manatees?promoid=70131000001LjgSAAS&utm_medium=recruit&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=addup

Take Action: Protect Florida’s Manatees — AddUp.orgWhen you look at the numbers, it is clear the manatees are still very much in trouble as a species. It is imperative we take responsibility for the threat we pose to Florida’s manatees.

http://www.salon.com/2016/04/02/an_ospreys_untimely_demise_the_sad_tale_of_an_osprey_held_for_ransom_partner/

An osprey’s untimely demise: The sad tale of a raptor held for ransomTenTen's captor thought a bald eagle would be his ticket out of Haiti. There was just one problem with his plan

http://www.onegreenplanet.org/news/norways-whaling-industry-is-linked-to-fur/

WTH?! Norway is Using Whale Meat to Feed Animals in the Fur Industry

According to new reports, whale meat is being used as animal feed at Norwegian fur farms. We must demand these cruel industries are put to an end!

The Destruction of Monkeys by Urban India

http://www.thelocal.fr/20160401/france-sees-surge-towards-vegetarianism

French turning away from meat towards vegetarianismThe land of boeuf bourguignon appears to be deep in soul-searching about whether or not to eat meat as more and more French people turn towards a vegetarian diet.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/77977061/petition-to-ban-rodeos-in-nz-received-at-parliament

http://www.takepart.com/feature/2016/04/01/bushmeat-poaching?cmpid=organic-share-facebook

The Inspiring Heroes Battling the Hidden Poaching EpidemicThe bushmeat trade is devastating Africa’s wildlife while starting pandemics—and thousands of pounds of meat make it into the U.S. every year.

https://www.thedodo.com/jon-and-tracey-stewart-save-runaway-bull-1704055750.html?xrs=RebelMouse_fb

Bull Escapes From NYC Slaughterhouse And Meets Jon StewartFor the love of animals. Pass it on.

http://www.salon.com/2016/04/02/an_ospreys_untimely_demise_the_sad_tale_of_an_osprey_held_for_ransom_partner/

An osprey’s untimely demise: The sad tale of a raptor held for ransomTenTen's captor thought a bald eagle would be his ticket out of Haiti. There was just one problem with his plan

http://animalpetitions.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3b411fc562d762e72d9e0bd32&id=023231b0ff&e=e2781917c0

Endangered Sea Turtle Dragged Behind Car Deserves JusticeAn endangered sea turtle was tied to a car, dragged down the road, then brutally cut up and killed. Demand that authorities find the people responsible and prosecute them to the fullest extent.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/vegan-lifestyle-save-lives-2050_us_56fe75fde4b0a06d58056f03

Could Going Vegan Save Millions Of Lives?

http://themindunleashed.org/2016/03/vegan-leather-is-now-a-thing-and-you-wont-believe-what-it-is-made-out-of.html

Vegan Leather is Now a Thing, And You Won’t Believe What it is Made Out Of!As we take baby steps towards living more ethical lives, we start to notice that we are surrounded with an overwhelming list of…

Vegan Blood Fights Cancer Better

Vegan Blood Fights Cancer Better – FARM Blog

http://bawabali.com/why-you-should-be-a-responsible-tourist/

WHY YOU SHOULD BE A RESPONSIBLE TOURIST - BAWA | Bali Animal Welfare AssociationEvery year, nearly 3.8 million tourists visit Bali to experience beautiful beaches and other holiday and cultural activities. Sadly, there is a dark underbelly to many tourist-funded facilities that practice animal abuse and exploitation for profit.   Do Not Make the Animals Suffer   Many tourists unknowingly visit attractions and participate in activities that fuel …

http://www.onegreenplanet.org/news/these-amazing-quotes-about-animals-and-nature-jane-goodall/

These Amazing Jane Goodall Quotes Will Inspire You to Fight For Animals and Nature

A Green Monster through and through, Goodall remains a constant beacon of hope and reminder that we all have the power to make a difference. The only question is what difference will you make?

THE SCENARIO that is depicted as positive for saving wildlife in this article is based on a trophy hunting concession employing an anti-poaching squad to regulate bushmeat hunting, attempting to keep it more subsistence than commercial. But it’s all based on killing animals – for the bushmeat hunters, usually after the animals are trapped in…[Read more]

The Inspiring Heroes Battling the Hidden Poaching EpidemicThe bushmeat trade is devastating Africa’s wildlife while starting pandemics—and thousands of pounds of meat make it into the U.S. every year.

http://motherboard.vice.com/read/how-the-media-got-a-study-about-vegetarianism-wrong-food-diet-nutrition-vegetarian-colon-cancer-heart-disease

How the Media Got a Study About Vegetarianism Really, Really WrongLike, really.

http://qz.com/347760/what-it-means-to-be-young-vegan-and-black/

It’s not easy being young, black, and veganAlicia Silverstone may be veganism's poster child, but Erykah Badu is vegan, too.