Elephant and tiger conservation centres to be world class eco-tourism attractions
Bernama
TEMERLOH: The Tiger Valley Project, in the Krau Forest Reserve, Bukit Rengit and the Kuala Gandah National Elephant Centre, upgraded with several latest attractions, will boost the area into a world class eco-tourism area in several years …
The Sun Daily – Posted on 26 August 2014 – 06:54 pm – Last updated on 27 August 2014 – 12:43 am
www.thesundaily.my/news/115221…
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Japan plans to propose halving the catching of young bluefin tunafish
AFP
TOKYO–Japan plans to propose a 50 percent cut on catches of young bluefin tuna in the Western and Central Pacific, officials said Tuesday, in a historic shift aimed at safeguarding the at-risk species.
Tokyo — the world’s biggest consumer of tuna — has been reluctant to reduce catches, despite mounting scientific evidence that stocks are near collapse …
The China Post – August 27, 2014, 12:04
www.chinapost.com.tw/asia/japa…
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Why are Kiwis killing reindeer?
PAUL EASTON
Kiwi expertise is key to a project to eradicate rats and reindeer from the island of South Georgia in the remote and wild southern Atlantic Ocean.
New Zealand pilots, experienced at aerial poison drops, targeted millions of rats on the island in the world’s largest rodent eradication project, South Georgia environmental officer Dr Jennifer Lee said …
Stuff.co.nz – 05:00 27/08/2014
www.stuff.co.nz/science/104264…
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Japanese Whaling: The Saga Continues
Is it déjà vu all over again for Japanese whaling watchers?
By Anthony Fensom
Japan’s Antarctic whaling program was ruled illegal ( thediplomat.com/2014/04/icj-or… ) in March by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), yet Tokyo is pushing for a return. With another showdown looming at September’s International Whaling Commission (IWC) meet, is it déjà vu all over again for Japanese whaling watchers? …
The Diplomat – August 26, 2014
thediplomat.com/2014/08/japane…
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Hunters Not Poachers – Botswana Bushmen to Sue Government Over Hunting Ban
Survival International (London)
Bushmen hunt for their survival, but are treated like poachers on their land. Hunters Not Poachers
Africa’s last hunting Bushmen have given formal notice of their intention to sue the Botswana government over its “unlawful and unconstitutional” attempts to starve them off their ancestral land in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve …
Survival International – August 26, 2014
allafrica.com/stories/20140826…
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Norway breaks record in yearly whale catching rates
By Richard Heasman
Norwegian fisherman have captured a record total of 729 whales so far this year, the highest number since 1993, when the country officially resumed the internationally condemned practice …
Blue & Green Tomorrow – August 26th, 2014
blueandgreentomorrow.com/2014/…
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PETA Fights to End Animal Use in Military Training
by Drew Brooks
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is intensifying its efforts to stop training that involves animals at Fort Bragg ( www.military.com/base-guide/fo… ) and other military installations.
PETA officials said three recent military studies support their argument that life-like human simulators can be an effective replacement to using animals in trauma training.
The studies were presented last week at the Military Health System Research Symposium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, PETA said …
Military.com – Aug 26, 2014
www.military.com/daily-news/20…
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