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

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In other words, 21st century “geocentric” conservation must be concerned about the welfare of individual animals (traditionally termed animal welfare, or animal protection) and the welfare of wild populations (the traditional focus of progressive conservation). All attempts to domesticate wild animals should be discouraged.

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Tom Regan on the Animal-Rights Movement

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But prejudices die hard, all the more so when, as in the present case, they are insulated by widespread secular customs and religious beliefs, sustained by large and powerful economic interests, and protected by the common law. Might does not make right; might does make law. Still, it can make a contribution.

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Greenland’s Arctic Tern

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Since Kitsissunnguit has been preserved by law since 1988, the birds live in perfect harmony with nature and birdwatchers get a unique peephole into the birds life in their natural settings. The Arctic tern is a rather social bird and they’re great at protecting each other in their colonies. Source: Visit Greenland ).