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The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and Who Pays for It

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But the tenets of the North American Model were developed in the 19th century, when wildlife ethics and science were a mere glimmer of what we understand today. Now, in 21st century America, we’re entertaining new considerations, in keeping with our modern understanding of wild animals and conservation. The exploiter/developer pays.

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Critter News

I especially appreciate the work they do on those horrific bear bile farms that are really just a form of torture for the animal. Our Mission "The mission of the Animals Asia Foundation is to improve the lives of all animals in Asia, end cruelty and restore respect for animals Asia-wide."

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Animal Ethics

Here are three paragraphs from a recent essay by Roger Scruton : As I suggested, science provides authority for this weird morality only when clothed in moral doctrine. Choosing to live with animals rather than humans is a kind of masturbation: all pleasure, no responsibility. My children can do all these things and more.

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