Swaying elephants, a pacing bear and a self-harming monkey: PETA urges boycott of zoos and circuses as video shows animals suffering from ‘zoochosis’
By Katie Amey for MailOnline
● Animal rights organisation implores public to avoid circuses and zoos
● Footage features zoo animals swaying, walking in circles, and self-harming
● ‘This deprivation causes animals to lose their minds,’ says PETA
● In the UK, wild animal circuses will be banned completely beginning in 2015
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Daily Mail – 11:06 GMT, 18 October 2014
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WWF Statement on the Convention on Biological Diversity COP-12
On 17 October 2014 the Convention on Biological Diversity concluded its 12th meeting of the Conference of the Parties in Pyeongchang, South Korea. In response, the WWF CBD delegation issued the following statement: …
WWF International – Posted on 18 October 2014
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Seafood labelling campaign raises controversial views (Video)
Several conservationists, scientists, fishermen and fish-lovers have teamed up to urge Australian authorities to follow the European Union on seafood labelling laws whereas certain caterers and importers question the move.
This massive Label My Fish campaign, led by Greenpeace ( fis.com/fis/companies/details…. ), has been to encourage the use of sustainable fishing methods, boost the local fishing industry and lift public health protections …
FIS – October 17, 2014, 23:50
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