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An Environmental Case Study - A Peril in Paradise: The Threat and Consequences of Mining in Sibuyan Island, Philippines

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Unfortunately, this paradise’s ecosystem is now threatened by alleged illegal mining operations. Recently this year, a clash between the authorities and a human barricade attempting to stop another mining operation has left two locals injured, one town councilor arrested, and countless others affected.

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Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve: the Tiger Afternoon

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Somewhere below that mysterious eagle, at the far shore of the lake, lies one Bengal Tiger … and further to the right – two more! Earlier, a large number of villagers were being killed by tigers: 11 in 2006, 13 in 2007 and more than 26 during 2008. It is a success, despite the heavy burden of poaching and a human-tiger conflict.

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Africa’s endangered species

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Rueppell’s (facing left) and White-backed (three birds facing right) Vultures have worryingly leapt two categories from Near-Threatened to Endangered. An adult (left) and subadult (right) White-backed Vulture with full crops after feeding on the remains of a Lion kill, Ndutu, Tanzania by Adam Riley.

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It's Back! The Horror of Horse Slaughter in DeKalb

Animal Ethics

Think of your favorite horror film: A brutal ruthless killer is on the loose, slashing hapless innocent victims to death right and left. that slaughters horses for human consumption. Since it is illegal to sell horse meat for human consumption in the U.S., One can't kill horses for human consumption within the U.S.,