1. Practically from February 10 to 14 at the Dallas Safari Club, there is a convention on ego-driven trophy hunting.
Unfortunately, despite the pandemic, Dallas safari club The annual trophy hunting convention was held again this year, but this time virtually.
The infamous trophy hunting organization has once again auctioned some of the most beautiful, rare, and endangered species on the planet for an estimated profit. $ 3.5 million for their organization. The Safari Club promotes the ruthless killing of helpless animals with weapons and bows and arrows for so-called “sports”, endangering the future of our wilderness.
“As we walked to the International Safari Club in Las Vegas, the feeling of horror and anxiety was overwhelming,” said Katie Cleary, President and founder World 4 Animals and VAN. “The glorification of the killing of some of the most threatened and endangered species on the planet has been demonstrated in such a shocking and heartless manner that it’s amazing how anyone can engage in such a cruel and selfish industry. We must do something to put an end to the spoof of trophy hunting once and for all.
Members of the public who oppose this senseless brutality can sign an oath against trophy hunting. HERE!
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2… Despite public outcry, Namibia is moving forward with its controversial plan to auction 170 wild elephants
WAN was shocked to read official statement from Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism of Namibia in response to their controversial auction 170 wild elephants. We were shocked by the attacks on the environmentalist and the animal welfare society, which worked so hard to protect and save the elephant from the time of the auction of so-called “conservation” and financial gain.
Reportedly, although details of the elephant auction have yet to be released, a parody has occurred January 29 despite 100,000 concerned petitioners who called on the government of Namibia and the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism to stop their plan.
The Government of Namibia stated in statement that the “capture” of 170 wild Namibian elephants is extremely “conservative” and below the sustainable “capture” level. The government does not define the term “capture” and does not specify what will happen to the elephants put up for auction. This suggests that the elephants were auctioned off to trophy hunters.
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3. Qatar Airways Cargo Saves Wildlife With WeQare Initiative to Return Endangered Species to Their Natural Habitats
Qatar Airways Cargo recently announced the launch Chapter 2 of ‘WeQare: update Planet. The carrier is committed to the conservation of wildlife and endangered species and commits to transport these animals free of charge to their natural habitat.
The airline has issued a series of advertisements and a special video to celebrate the announcement and importance of Chapter 2. Through them, Qatar Airways Cargo is committed to raising awareness among its customers and stakeholders in the air cargo industry.
All chapters ‘WeQare ‘ are based on the core principles of sustainability – environment, society, economy and culture, and are supported by Qatar Airways Cargo employees.
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4. South African customs confiscate more than $ 3.5 million worth of rhino horns shipped to Malaysia.
South African Tax Service (SARS) Customs Division seized a shipment of rhino horns destined for Malaysia. The estimated cost of the extracted horn is R53,172,000, which is worth more than 3.5 million USD.
Customs detector in OR Tambo International Airport found a suspicious shipment that has been reported as “HP Cartridge Developers.” The three-piece shipment was taken to an x-ray scanner for verification, where image analysis reflected objects resembling the shape of a rhinoceros horn. Then the cargo was delivered for physical examination, and it was then 18 pieces of rhino horns by weight 63 kg were found hidden in clothing.
This is the fourth bust of a rhinoceros horn. SARS Customs on OR Tambo International Airport between July 2020 to February 2021. The total weight of the removed rhinoceros horn in these four cases was 277.30 kg with an assessed value R 234 114 206, which is worth more than USD 15.7 million.
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5. Peace 4 Animals, SCIL, NRDC and FOE Introduce California Deforestation Bill to Protect Critical Rainforest Habitats and Endangered Species
After a year of devastating fires in all of the Amazon rainforest and forests throughout Indonesia, as well as continued degradation of boreal forests throughout North America, Assembly member Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) and co-authors of the account, The world of 4 animals, Friends of the Earth, Natural Resources Defense Council, and Social compassion in legislation, announced the introduction Score AB 416, California Deforestation Procurement Act.
If accepted, all California contracts related to goods that endanger tropical and virgin boreal forests such as palm oil, soybeans, cattle, rubber, paper / pulp and wood, require contractors to support No deforestation, no peat, no exploitation (NDPE) politics, and provide evidence that their activities in vulnerable tropical and northern regions are not related to the destruction and degradation of forests or violations of the rights of indigenous peoples.
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6. The Whale Entanglement Prevention Act aims to end the suffering and loss of endangered marine life off the coast of California
This month, Assembly Member Rob Bont, together with sponsors Social compassion in legislation and Center for Biological Diversity presented FROM 534 Whale Entanglement Prevention Act.
This measure was created due to changing ocean conditions and the fact that California has long been a leader in wildlife conservation and sustainable fishing, the crab industry continues to use outdated fishing gear that unnecessarily kills and injures endangered whales, sea turtles and other marine animals.
This important bill will require California’s crab crab industry and other fisheries to use cable-free gear. November 1, 2025
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7. Urgent action is needed to ban “sport hunting” of black bears throughout California
Groundbreaking bill that gave hope to animal advocates in California, just been introduced Senator Scott Winer (Democrat from San Francisco). Bear Protection Act (SB 252), which is sponsored Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), would completely ban all “sport hunting” of black bears in the state.
It’s amazing but California Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) currently allows hunters to kill up to 1,700 black bears in one season. This law will ban all “sport hunting” of black bears, although this is a historic step in protecting bears throughout California, but unfortunately there are still exceptions, including situations in which bears can be killed to protect human security, public property, livestock and endangered endangered species, and for scientific research.
If successful, California will become the first state to offer this level of bear protection and set an example for the rest of the country.
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8. A generous donor protects 300 acres of rainforest in South Oahu to save native species in Hawaii.
A 300-acre rainforest site in the southern Koolau Mountains of Oahu will now be protected indefinitely thanks to a generous donation from a compassionate landowner in the Pia Valley. IN Hawaiian Department of Land and Resources (DLNR) announced that Patricia Godfrey donated irreplaceable rainforest lands to protect native Hawaiian species.
It is expected to be named Pia Nature Reserve (NAR), donation takes land out of private hands and makes it public. FLNR Department of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW). The new reserve is likely to be accessible on foot and can be visited for recreational purposes, hiking and education.
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9. Historic victory: Spain announced plans to ban wolf hunting to protect the last 1,500-2,000 people left in Spain.
Animal protection groups around the world are delighted with Spain announced plans to ban wolf hunting.
All wolves in Spain are now listed as a protected species, along with the Iberian lynx and the Cantabrian brown bear, after receiving permission from condition Natural Heritage Commission Ministry of Ecological Transition and Demographic Problems. Until now, only the wolf populations south of Duero were protected, and those to the north were still allowed to be hunted.
The Iberian wolf, also known as the Spanish wolf, is a subspecies of the gray wolf. There are only approximate 1,500-2,000 staying in the wild in Spain, with 90% lives in the northern regions. Fortunately, this hunting ban will help their species recover.
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ten… PepsiCo and Beyond Meat Partner Launches PLANeT Partnership to Create New Plant Protein Offerings
PepsiCo, Inc. and Besides meat recently announced that they will form PLANET Partnership, LLC, a joint venture to develop, manufacture and market innovative vegetable protein snacks and drinks. The joint venture will leverage Beyond Meat’s cutting-edge vegetable protein technology and PepsiCo’s world-class marketing and commercial capabilities to create and scale new snack and beverage options.
While WAN and Peace 4 Animals have previously been wary of PepsiCo ads due to their previous use Conflict palm oil in February 2020, the company, in particular, pledged to no longer buy palm oil from any direct or indirect suppliers involved in deforestation in the past four years. A step in the right direction.
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