External Links

http://www.salon.com/2016/03/17/the_seaworld_sea_change_will_the_marine_parks_about_face_signal_a_shift_in_how_we_think_about_animal_captivity/

The SeaWorld sea change: Will the marine park’s about-face signal a shift in how we think about animal captivity?America's biggest "oceanarium" surrenders to its critics and abandons captive orca breeding. Will zoos be next?

http://www.takepart.com/article/2016/03/23/rattlesnake-roundup?fb_action_ids=10156708870035506&fb_action_types=og.comments

Conservationists Try to Stop Rattlesnake SlaughterThousands of the reptiles are gassed out of their dens, decapitated, and skinned in the name of livestock safety and population control.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2016/03/24/a-japanese-fleet-killed-333-whales-for-research/?postshare=5851459206229574&tid=ss_fb

A Japanese fleet killed 333 whales for ‘research’Surplus meat is sold commercially, which makes some critics say the "research" is a farce.

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/mar/30/horse-slaughter-case-california-law-proposition-6?CMP=share_btn_fb

Wild horses will be culled in Australia for the same reason they are culled in the U.S.: they compete with cattle for forage and water
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-34421140?SThisFB

Wild horses: Why brumbies will be culled in Queensland - BBC NewsTwo recent fatalities in the Australian state of Queensland prompt authorities to approve a controversial cull of feral horses on public land.

Those who eat meat are supporting the industry that wants the federal government to exterminate all wild creatures who compete with or prey upon livestock.
http://www.takepart.com/article/2016/04/02/oregon-just-killed-family-wolves?fb_action_ids=10156761553975506&fb_action_types=og.comments

Oregon’s Legendary Wolf KilledWildlife officials shot OR4, his mate, and two offspring after the pack had killed livestock.

http://www.salon.com/2016/04/03/this_is_why_you_crave_beef_inside_secrets_of_big_meats_billion_dollar_ad_and_lobbying_campaigns/

This is why you crave beef: Inside secrets of Big Meat’s billion-dollar ad and lobbying campaignsLobbyists, contributions, subsidies, PR, advertising: Beef is what's for dinner because we're well-conditioned

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

http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2016/03/us-increase-meat-consumption-europe-less-meat-sustainability

Americans are gorging themselves on cheap meatHere's why we are piling more onto our plates.

http://www.salon.com/2016/04/06/5_disturbing_facts_the_food_industry_doesnt_want_you_to_know_partner/?source=newsletter

5 disturbing facts the food industry doesn’t want you to knowMaybe take a pass on that morning bacon. You could be exposing yourself to epidemic diarrhea virus and worse

http://www.elephantjournal.com/2016/04/the-truth-about-beef-dairy-straight-from-a-rancher/

The Truth about Beef & Dairy (Straight from a Rancher).When you are in a restaurant that is selling a prime-grade, corn-fed beef, you are screwing yourself over, big time

http://furbearerdefenders.com/blog/win-ontario-wolves-and-coyotes

A win for Ontario wolves and coyotes | Fur-Bearer DefendersA proposal to increase the killing of wolves and coyotes in Northern Ontario as a misguided attempt to help reducing moose populations has failed. This victory for the animals is a result of a strong letter-writing campaign by all of you, as well as adherence to modern science on predator/ungulate management practices.

http://furbearerdefenders.com/blog/four-things-you-didn’t-know-about-fur-farm-industry

Four things you didn’t know about the fur farm industry | Fur-Bearer DefendersClean, green, humane, and sustainable – that’s how the fur farm industry is billed. But here are four things you probably didn’t know – and the people profiting from dead animals don’t want you to know: 

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-35878526?SThisFB

The man who culls wallabies by the thousand - BBC NewsOf the 83,000 wallabies culled on Australia's King Island last year, 30,000 were shot by a single man.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-34421140?SThisFB

Wild horses: Why brumbies will be culled in Queensland - BBC NewsTwo recent fatalities in the Australian state of Queensland prompt authorities to approve a controversial cull of feral horses on public land.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2016/04/01/a-second-look-at-the-gorilla-genome-shows-just-how-similar-we-are/?postshare=3821459845203735&tid=ss_fb-bottom

A second look at the gorilla genome shows just how similar we areBy studying our close cousins, we can learn more about ourselves.

http://www.salon.com/2016/04/03/this_is_why_you_crave_beef_inside_secrets_of_big_meats_billion_dollar_ad_and_lobbying_campaigns/

This is why you crave beef: Inside secrets of Big Meat’s billion-dollar ad and lobbying campaignsLobbyists, contributions, subsidies, PR, advertising: Beef is what's for dinner because we're well-conditioned