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Guy Who Trained Flipper Protests Dolphin Slaughter

Critter News

Today, the man who trained Flipper for the popular 1960s TV series is crusading against the slaughter of dolphins in Japan, captured by hidden cameras in a chilling documentary called “The Cove” that’s being shown at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. That was 39 years ago.

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On Different Results of Direct Action

Animal Person

According to Reuters: Japan, which considers whaling to be a cherished cultural tradition, killed 679 minke whales despite plans to catch around 850. Peaceful protests were ignored, as well. Home protests were ignored also. And I'm sure they see it as an attack. And an entirely unwarranted one, at that.

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Birding Shanghai in October 2022

10,000 Birds

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.

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