Critter News

JANUARY 16, 2011

In order to offset the loss of the seal product market in Europe, Canada has made a deal with China. China as a whole still doesn't have a national conscience about these issues. Although 40 Chinese animal rights groups have protested, they don't really have any political or financial clout to change anything.

Seals 100

Seals China Canada Protest 100

4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

Here is the letter: I’ve just received an urgent report that another city in China is planning a mass cull to slaughter any unregistered dogs, strays, and even registered family dogs that are over 14 inches (35cm) tall. Make a donation to help IFAW end dog culls in China and to protect animals around the world from similar cruelty.

China 100

China IFAW Culling Dogs 100

Critter News

JANUARY 31, 2010

In this week's podcast ending January 30, 2010: **A Mercy for Animals video spurs calls for a ban on tail docking in the State of New York; **Animal rights activists try to stop construction of a bullfighting ring in Beijing; **A PETA protestor gets a pie in the face for protesting against the Canadian seal hunt; **And legislation is proposed in China (..)

Tail Docking 100

Tail Docking Protest Protesting Protesters 100

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Wanting to celebrate the owl that has brought birders from many European countries, even from USA, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong and China to their town, the authorities have erected the One Owl, a 9 ft terra-cotta statue of an owl by a local sculptor Jovan Blat. Many social network protesters found it obscene.

Owls 230

Owls Protest Protesting Protesters 230

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Golden-throated Barbet has already launched several protests asking for a name change as it does not want to be associated with cannibalism – however, so far without success. While the HBW describes their presence in China as “very local”, they seem to be very common at Tongbiguan. ” Oh my, are we important.

Birds 181

Birds China Woodpeckers Breeding 181

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

According to Wikipedia, “A l owl ife is a term for a person who is considered morally unacceptable by their community” The local Nanhui shrikes are well aware that the word “lowlife” has an owl hidden inside, and mark the appearance of owls in their territory with harsh protests.

Birds 202

Birds China Eggs Owls 202

10,000 Birds

MAY 1, 2023

Maybe they have decided to boycott species with Russian-sounding names as a way to protest against Putin’s policies. Evil people in Southern China catch the bird and eat it. Anyway, the male is quite stunning with its black head, while it is often said of the female that it has a beautiful soul.

Monkeys 147

Monkeys Birds South Korea Owls 147