Hong Kong Police Dogs Tear Gassed on the Frontlines of Protests
Where do we draw the line on hazards of the job when the workers are animals and have no choice in the matter?
Browsing: Asia
Critically Endangered Hornbill Becomes Community Flagship for Forest Conservation
In the Philippines, rufous-headed hornbills have been driven to the brink of extinction by hunting and deforestation. But thanks to a new project, they are celebrated among local people, and have kicked off a movement to restore the area’s forests.
We Need Sharks–and Legislation to Protect them–Now More Than Ever
Every year, fins from up to 73 million sharks enter the global shark fin trade. The Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019, introduced by Senator Booker (D-NJ) would create a nationwide prohibition on the trade of shark fins in the US.
Sanctuaries Not the Answer to Human-Elephant Conflict
Habitat destruction and fragmentation are a root cause of human-elephant conflict in Malaysia, where deforestation has pushed elephants out of their habitats. Friends of the Earth Malaysia argues that sanctuaries are not the answer.
What Every Young Activist Must Know
When we start off as young activists, we are often driven more by passion than by planning. But an effective activist takes more than just passion and guts.
Wild Animals Are Not Pets
The trade in captive wildlife will likely continue until people realize that wild animals are beings with their own interests and desires, not objects to be confined or owned.
’Tiger bone’ Products Made and Sold Openly in Thailand to Tourists
During a single hour of investigation, five coaches carrying hundreds of tourists arrived and all were given an explicit sales pitch for the tiger bone glue, despite laws against the sale and trade of products made from tigers.
Meet the Former Tiger Hunter Turned Forest Protector
It is said that a tiger cannot change their stripes. Yet, after once hunting and killing a tiger for the subsistence of his family, now-BirdLife employee Mem Mai proves that people can change their ways, especially when given the opportunity.
Thoughts on China’s Yulin Dog Meat Festival
China’s Yulin festival inspires international outrage over the consumption of dog meat. But many who are horrified by eating dogs fail to think critically about their own meat consumption or the forms of violence against animals that go on closer to home, too.
First Whale Landed in Japan’s New Commercial Pirate Whale Hunt
The first minke whale in Japan’s controversial new commercial whale hunt was landed in northern Japan yesterday. This is the first of an estimated 227 whales due to be killed in the country’s first openly commercial hunt.
Activist Burnout is Real
Just as we do the best with what we have in our work, we must also do the best to maintain our personal lives, our social support groups, our hobbies and our self-care rituals. We must replenish ourselves so we can bring the best of ourselves to this movement.
Helping India’s Street Dogs
Millions of street dogs live in India, and many people there are fearful of them due to the risk of rabies. A combination of mass sterilization, rabies vaccination, and community education improves the situation for dogs and humans alike.