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WATERFOWL DIE AFTER LANDING IN OILSANDS TAILINGS PONDS
They said it wouldn’t happen, The Alberta Energy Regulator is investigating the deaths of 122 waterfowl after landing in three separate tailings ponds last week.
Oilsands companies are legally responsible for preventing birds from landing on these highly toxic waste cesspools. But thousands of ducks have died in this way in recent years.
Major tiger sanctuary announced for Indonesia
China announces $100 million aid for African wildlife
Good for China!
http://wildlifenews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/elephant.jpg On his visit to the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the Chinese President has announced that China will provide $100 million in aid for Africa in its fight against poachers and the continents attempt to conserve fast declining species. The amount came as part of an extra $12… http://wildlifenews.co.uk/2014/china-announces-100-million-aid-for-african-wildlife/
South Africa claims elephants are safe because of ivory auctions
I hope so!
http://wildlifenews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ivory-stockpile.jpg Addressing a crowd at a ceremony to sign an anti-poaching agreement between South Africa and Mozambique in the Kruger National Park this April, Edna Molewa, South Africa’s Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, mentioned in a speech signifying her departments move toward a possible trade i… http://wildlifenews.co.uk/2014/south-africa-claims-elephants-are-safe-because-of-ivory-auctions/
Virunga National Park chief warden shot in ambush
http://wildlifenews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Emmanuel-de-Merode.jpg Emmanuel de Merode, Chief Warden of Africa?s oldest national park ? Virunga ? has been shot in an ambush while driving to the Congolese national park head quarters in Rumangabo. His vehicle was ambushed by unknown gunmen. The Belgian foreign minister has stated that the country… http://wildlifenews.co.uk/2014/virunga-national-park-chief-warden-shot-in-ambush/
Japan cuts Pacific whale quota by 45%
Zero catch would be better!
http://wildlifenews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/japanwhaler.jpg Japan has stated that the annual whale quota from the North Pacific whale hunt is to be cut by 45% ? from 380 whales to 210. The start of the whaling hunt will also be delayed for 4 days so that the sailing of the whaling fleet does not clash with the visit of US President Barack… http://wildlifenews.co.uk/2014/japan-cuts-pacific-whale-quota-by-45/
The inside story: Civil servants behind rhino and elephant slaughter
http://wildlifenews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/the-inside-story-civil-servants.jpg An investigative programme (46:17) by Dennis Onsarigo broadcast by KTN Kenya, on poaching activities and officials that may be behind the cartel operating in Kenya.
http://wildlifenews.co.uk/2014/the-inside-story-civil-servants-behind-rhinoelephant-slaughter/
Tigers get asylum in the UK
http://wildlifenews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/rescued-tiger.jpg Two tigers sentenced to an early death in Germany have arrived at a UK zoo and wildlife park. the two tigers had been kept at a German circus and so badly treated that last year Belgium authorities seized the tigers while the circus was on tour and sentenced the tigers to euthanasia.
A campaign… http://wildlifenews.co.uk/2014/tigers-get-asylum-in-the-uk/
Heathrow wildlife traffickers jailed for 12 months
http://wildlifenews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/iguanaseizure.jpg 2 Romanian women who were caught trying to smuggle 13 endangered iguanas through Heathrow airport have been jailed for 12 months. The women were caught during border checks at Terminal 5 on 3rd February. The discovery was made as the women transferred from their Bahamas flight to their… http://wildlifenews.co.uk/2014/heathrow-wildlife-traffickers-jailed-for-12-months/
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