1. Four poachers arrested for killing six lions with poison in the Queen Elizabeth National Park of Uganda
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) released statement announcing that four people have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder six lions. The organization reported that 26-year-old Brian Ampurira, 49-year-old Tumuhir Vincent, 40-year-old Aliye Robert and 68-year-old Miliango Davi were arrested last night during a joint operation organized by UWA, UPDF. and the police in Kyanyabutongo Village, Rusorosa Rural Municipality, Kihihi Sub District, Kanungu District.
According to the UWA, the suspects took the security team to the site where three lion heads were found hidden in a tree and a fourth was buried. Terrible, but 15 legs were found under the same tree. The suspects said they dropped one leg in the park.
On a banana plantation, three bottles of the chemical commonly known as Furadan and a two-liter canister of lion fat were found. Two spears, one panga and one hunting net were found hidden in the garden of Tumuhir Vincent’s house.
On Monday evening, the UWA received reliable information about individuals suspected of involvement in the killing of lions. A joint UPDF, police and UWA operation that culminated in the arrest of four suspects. The suspects will be prosecuted in the Ugandan courts.
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2. Musical legend Cher, co-founder of Free The Wild, sends a letter to the Edmonton Valley Zoo, offering aid to a 45-year-old elephant named Lucy.
For the last 40 years, asian elephant named Lucy lived in subartic conditions for Edmonton Valley Zoo at Alberta, Canada. Cher, co-founder of an animal welfare organization Free the wilderness sent a letter to the zoo offering to help Lucy by sending an independent elephant expert to examine her and determine her health.
After some follow-up correspondence between Free The Wild and the zoo director, they were advised that their expert veterinarian’s credentials would be reviewed for a joint assessment of Lucy’s condition at her next assessment.
Free The Wild has no bathing area, no mud to wallow in, or trees to scratch on, so she is committed to working with the Edmonton Valley Zoo to find a peaceful solution to secure Lucy’s release. Although 45 years, Lucy appreciated 15-20 years old left her life.
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3… A $ 37,000 bounty is being offered for information on a murdered Mexican gray wolf found last month near Igara, Arizona
AT US Fisheries and Wildlife Service offers a combined reward of up to USD 37,000 for information leading to a conviction in relation to the suspicious death of a Mexican gray wolf found in Apache Sitgreaves National Forest, near Igara, Arizona.
According to statement freed by the Service, federal law enforcement officers removed the wolf carcass from Saffel Canyon Road on the February 19. The service is looking for information about a vehicle “that has stopped or moved slowly near Trailhead Suffel Canyon in the evening 18th of Febuary.
The killing of a Mexican wolf is a violation of Arizona and federal endangered species law and may result in a federal criminal penalty of up to $ 50,000, a year in prison, or a civil fine of up to $ 25,000.
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4. Strong call to action! Help close the Cruel Polar Bear Hotel in China
Hotel Beliy Medved just opened its doors despite a worldwide controversy surrounding two polar bears being held captive in a tiny room without natural light, snow or ice, surrounded by a painted scene that mimics their true surroundings. It’s a heartbreaking animal sight used as a 21-room tourist attraction overlooking captive polar bears and their artificial habitat.
Shocking video of NIUS showed the recent opening of the hotel, which is positioned as “the only place in the world where you can eat, play or sleep in the company of polar bears.” Sad and heartbreaking.
There are currently no laws in China to protect animals from captivity and exploitation for entertainment, let alone their welfare.
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5. Virginia became the fourth US state to stop selling animal-tested cosmetics.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northham signed 80 new legislative acts, including SB 1379, Humane Cosmetics Act which prohibits the sale of any cosmetics tested on animals. Submitted by Senator Jennifer Boyko and Delegate Kay Corey, the new law comes into force with 2022 year.
As noted International organization without cruelty, This is the second time the Virginia legislature has taken action to restrict animal testing in favor of humane alternatives. In 2018, Virginia signed a bill banning state testing centers from testing on animals for cosmetics and home furnishings due to having an approved animal-free testing method.
Virginia now joins California, Nevada, and Illinois in discontinuing the sale of new cosmetics tested on animals.
Help promote the reintroduction and adoption of federal law, HR514, AT Humane Cosmetics Act, it would put an end to the suffering of millions of animals that were tortured and killed in vain to test cosmetics in United States.
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6. The USDA is negotiating with animal watchdog groups to provide stricter measures for puppy breeding facilities and research laboratories in the United States.
