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Tom Regan on Endangered Species

Animal Ethics

The rights view is not opposed to efforts to save endangered species. If people are encouraged to believe that the harm done to animals matters morally only when these animals belong to endangered species, then these same people will be encouraged to regard the harm done to other animals as morally acceptable.

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Critically Endangered Birds in Costa Rica- How to See Them, How to Help Them

10,000 Birds

Take that same stroll in southern Brazil or other places and extinction is acres of burned rainforest, a walk through plastic decorated neighborhoods devoid of insects, massive forest fires, die-offs of animals, and millions of shellfish being cooked alive , in situ. Which species are endangered?

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Interpol Makes Arrests in Tiger Smuggling

Critter News

A coordinated international law enforcement operation has led to the arrest of 25 individuals suspected of taking part in the illicit trade of tigers, one of the world's most endangered species. Tags: wildlife smuggling tigers interpol asia endangered species.

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Calgary Zoo Feeling Economic Pressure

Critter News

Lanthier doesn't hide his contempt for animal rights groups who lash out, without considering the role zoos play in conservation. One thing for sure -- all of the animals in the zoo will die eventually," said Lanthier. "We Tags: zoos canada seals polar bear endangered species.

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Huge Effort to Rescue 60 Elephants in Malawi

Critter News

Tags: malawi africa animal rescue elephants endangered species.

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Rare Tee Clothing

4 The Love Of Animals

Their mission is to raise awareness on threatened and endangered species through their fun and contemporary apparel. Each shirt design has a fun trivia fact or two about the featured animal. If you are looking for a fun way to show your love for animals, be sure to check out Rare Tee.

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Suit Against Circus Owners Goes to Trial

Critter News

According to the complaint, the defendants routinely beat elephants, violating the 1973 Endangered Species Act by hitting them with bull hooks. Tags: animal cruelty circus elephants. employee, claims the defendants inhumanely and illegally mistreat their Asian elephants and have done so for decades.