Critter News

MAY 18, 2009

The endangered whales, possibly the largest animals ever to live on Earth, have yet to recover from the worldwide slaughter that eliminated 99 percent of their number, according to the American Cetacean Society. Tags: oceans marine life whales environment alaska endangered species.

Whales 100

Whales Whaling Marine Life Alaska 100

Animal Person

MARCH 29, 2010

Whenever the media report that someone has killed "an endangered animal" or "an endangered species," they too confuse an individual with a species. Any animal threatened with a gun or arrow is endangered. Hunters kill members of endangered species. Tags: Books Ethics Language.

Speciesism 100

Speciesism Endangered Species Vivisection Killing 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 20, 2011

What could motivate gunmen (I cannot call them hunters) in two states to deliberately kill North America’s tallest and most critically endangered bird? It may be as sick as deliberately targeting an endangered species for death. Speculation is useless in acts of vandalism. It may be as simple as trying to hit the big white one.

2011 243

2011 Hunting Kentucky Hunters 243

Critter News

JUNE 26, 2009

He added "a large number of game animals", including antelopes, had also been slaughtered. Tags: virunga africa congo gorillas endangered species. Bantu Lukamba, from local environmental NGO Innovation, said: "At least 31 animals, including 11 migratory birds and three hippos were killed over 21 days."

Congo 100

Congo Gorillas Endangered Species Animal 100

Critter News

MARCH 29, 2009

Locals have told Hicks that up to a few years ago there was very little poaching (except for elephants) in the area, and that it is the mining of diamonds and gold that has lead to the current slaughter of wildlife. Tags: chimpanzees poaching congo endangered species.

Congo 100

Congo Endangered Species Apes 2008 100