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When conservation and animal rights collide

10,000 Birds

In responding to Suzie’s post defending wildlife rehabilitation I began to think again about the areas in which animal rights and animal welfare overlap with the field of conservation, and the ways in which they don’t. And people that work in either conservation or animal welfare tend to like animals. ” one.

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Can we talk about Cecil the Lion?

10,000 Birds

Tell me, what happens if we rip away hunting when hunting protects more wildlife land in Africa than national parks? And I really would have like to know what happens to that land when the industry goes. Animal rights is concerned with individual animals, and their suffering and welfare. Ah, you’ve blocked me. I mean it.

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Fur Free Fashion Show Winners Announced

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Our hope is that these talented participants will help pave the way for a more ethical fashion industry in the future.” Born Free USA (BFUSA) is a nationally recognized leader in animal welfare and wildlife conservation.

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Should is not a Solution

10,000 Birds

In the past I have attributed some of this conflict to differences between the conservation mindset and that of animal rights/animal welfare. I, personally, deeply believe that wild places and wildlife have an existence value that should be respected. I hear you. I really do. It’s hardly an unreasonable request. Conservation'

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