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From Today's Los Angeles Times

Animal Ethics

In light of this horrible incident, is it right for the zoo to carry on a breeding program that subjects more animals to such unnatural lives? It is estimated that due to conflicts with humans, the bushmeat and body parts trade, disease and habitat destruction, large mammals in Africa may be extinct by the end of this century.

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Just how dangerous are birds?

10,000 Birds

Whitebaters are a peculiar kiwi breed of fishermen that catch tiny migratory baitfish and then fry them up in a kind of pancake. I had a look for information provided on animal attacks in New Zealand , where the data is collected by the ACC (the government run accident insurance scheme for the whole country).

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Questionable Practices at the Calgary Zoo

Critter News

Another animal dies at the Calgary Zoo and more questions are being raised about their practices. The fatality is one in a string of animal deaths in recent years. They were a part of the zoo’s breeding program for the rare birds. Tags: zoos welfare violations animal welfare.

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