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Risky Business in Your Neighbourhood, According to New Report from World Animal Protection

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Friday, October 4, 2019

Animals, Pets, Animal law, Humans, Organisms, Animal shelters, Animal welfare, Exotic pet, Wildlife, World Animal Protection, Pet adoption, Humane Society of the United States

World Animal Day, October 4th, was chosen as the official day to bring attention to a new report from World Animal Protection called "Risky Business ," the first review of the exotic pet trade in Canada.

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World Animal Day, October 4th, was chosen as the official day to bring attention to a new report from World Animal Protection called "Risky Business ," the first review of the exotic pet trade in Canada.
Therefore, World Animal Protection is also launching a public action today, calling on provincial governments to pass stronger regulations.
World Animal Protection and Humane Canada did a survey of shelters across Canada and data show that shelters are being inundated with unwanted exotic pets.
From our offices around the world, includingAustralia,Brazil,Canada,China,India,Kenya,the Netherlands, USand the UK we move the world to protect animals.

Modern Huntsman Redefines the Hunting Narrative with Volume Three, Wildlife Management

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Hunting, Sports, Publishing, Environment, Communications, Outdoors, Wildlife, Natural resource management, Wildlife management, Nature, Natural environment, Articles

Modern Huntsman is proud to announce the much-anticipated release of Volume Three, Wildlife Management.

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Modern Huntsman is proud to announce the much-anticipated release of Volume Three, Wildlife Management.
Now shipping worldwide, Volume Three opens discussions into some of the most controversial and debated topics within wildlife management and conservation practices.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190625005730/en/
Modern Huntsmans Volume Three, Wildlife Management is available now (Photo: Business Wire)
Volume Three initiates discussions which address often hot-button issues in wildlife management practices around the world.
Modern Huntsman has also tapped Donnie Vincent, a world-renowned hunter, explorer and storyteller as Guest Editor.

EarthX Explores the Impact and Influence of Business and Ranching on Saving Wildlife and Wild Places at Earthx2019

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Entertainment, Environment, Events, Concerts, Wildlife conservation, African Wildlife Foundation, Wildlife, Natural environment, Nature, Environmental organizations

EarthX gathered global influencers to explore how business and ranching are working to advocate for wildlife and wild places at the Buckminster Fuller Banquet: Celebrating Global Impact, and the Lewis & Clark Expedition Banquet: Celebrating Ranching and Wildlife Conservation.

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EarthX gathered global influencers to explore how business and ranching are working to advocate for wildlife and wild places at the Buckminster Fuller Banquet: Celebrating Global Impact, and the Lewis & Clark Expedition Banquet: Celebrating Ranching and Wildlife Conservation.
The Lewis & Clark Expedition Banquet featured Kaddu Sebunya, CEO of The African Wildlife Foundation; and Nic Bach, Marine Biologist at Roatan Marine Park.
But there would be little use in anybody exerting all this energy to save wild places if people are not being educated into being better stewards.
Both business and ranching occupy a unique potential to have far-reaching and long-standing environmental impacts good and bad.

Athabasca County sentenced $300K for illegal activity in Meanook National Wildlife Area

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Environment of Canada, Conservation in Canada, Canada Wildlife Act, Environment, Wildlife Act, Wildlife, National Wildlife Area, Natural environment, Nature, Canadian Wildlife Service

On June 10, 2019, Athabasca County, a municipal district in Alberta, pleaded guilty to violating the Wildlife Area Regulations, contrary to the Canada Wildlife Act.

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On June 10, 2019, Athabasca County, a municipal district in Alberta, pleaded guilty to violating the Wildlife Area Regulations, contrary to the Canada Wildlife Act.
In September 2017, Environment and Climate Change Canada enforcement officers conducted an inspection at the Meanook National Wildlife Area following a report of suspected unauthorized activities.
This activity affected approximately 2.5 hectares of land within the National Wildlife Area, causing risk to wildlife and damage to wildlife habitat.
National Wildlife Areas are protected and managed according to the Wildlife Area Regulations under the Canada Wildlife Act.

Ontario man fined for smuggling medicinal leeches into Canada in carry-on luggage

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Monday, May 27, 2019

Countries, Foreign relations, Law, Wildlife smuggling, Environmental conservation, Endangered species, Wildlife, Wildlife conservation, Wildlife trade, Leech, Overexploitation, CITES

This legislation implements the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in Canada.

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This legislation implements the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in Canada.
Mr. Bodounov was fined $15,000, which will be directed towards the Government of Canada's Environmental Damages Fund.
These species are regulated because over-harvesting of medicinal leeches from the wild is a major threat to the species.
Medicinal leeches represent one of the first animal species subject to conservation measures, including exportation restrictions, dating back to 1823.

A More Natural Back Yard Starts by Inviting Nature In

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Monday, May 20, 2019

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190520005090/en/

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190520005090/en/
Bird feeders are an easy way to increase bird traffic in your yard.
When youre working to create a more natural back yard, it helps to start with a plan.
Scott has partnered with Exmark on a new Done In A Weekend video, Inviting Nature, which helps homeowners map out and implement an effective wildlife habitat plan for their yard.
Finally, Scott recommends engaging neighbors, family and friends in your plans to create a more inviting natural space for wildlife.

National Geographic Unveils Exclusive, Investigative Report on the Dark Side of the Global Wildlife Tourism Industry

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Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Education, Other Education, Entertainment, TV and Radio, Travel, Other Travel, Social media, Environment, Communications, Publishing, Ecotourism, Wildlife, Wildlife tourism, Tourism, Articles

National Geographic uncovers that the reality the animals experience when the photo-snapping crowds head home can be one of extreme suffering and solitude.

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National Geographic uncovers that the reality the animals experience when the photo-snapping crowds head home can be one of extreme suffering and solitude.
International travel has doubled over the past 15 years, andsocial media is setting the wildlife tourism industry ablaze.
See How to Do Wildlife Tourism Right from the June issue of National Geographic Traveler magazine, available online HERE , offering practical guidelines for travelers.
To accompany The Hidden Cost of Wildlife Tourism, National Geographic has produced a 13-minute documentary, Inside the Dark World of Captive Wildlife Tourism.

Trophy Hunting

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Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Hunting, Trophy hunting, Trophy, Wildlife, Human activities, Humans, International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation

Tuesday, May 14, 2019There is ongoing debate about trophy hunting, its contribution to wildlife conservation and links to wildlife trafficking. Those opposed to trophy hunting are calling for a ban on imports of hunting trophies into the UK.

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Those opposed to trophy hunting are calling for a ban on imports of hunting trophies into the UK.
Trophy hunting is legal as long as it complies with a countrys existing hunting legislation, including ensuring all proper permits have been obtained.
Other organisations, such as Born Free and the Campaign for the Ban of Trophy Hunting, disagree with trophy hunting, calling for a ban and focus on other options to generate income from wildlife.
Both CITES and the EU support the view that well-managed and sustainable trophy hunting can contribute to species conservation efforts.

Zooterra Partners with Wildlife Works to Reimagine how People Support Nature Conservation

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Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Ecological restoration, Environmental conservation, Ecology, Habitat, Wildlife conservation, Wildlife corridor, Conservation biology, Wildlife

Three different conservation projects from the Kasigau Wildlife Corridor will be supported with each terra purchase on the Zooterra platform: aerial surveillance, wildlife water pans, and efficient agricultural techniques.

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Three different conservation projects from the Kasigau Wildlife Corridor will be supported with each terra purchase on the Zooterra platform: aerial surveillance, wildlife water pans, and efficient agricultural techniques.
In an area where wildlife and human survival were at odds, Wildlife Works has created a market-driven solution to wildlife conservation on the ground.
With the purchase of the terra collectibles, Zooterra users are given a new and personalized way to positively impact the habitat and wildlife conservation of this region.
Zooterra personalizes the nature conservation experience by more directly connecting consumers to natural areas and wildlife.

World Animal Protection investigation finds traffickers exploiting Turkish Airlines in illegal wildlife trade

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Thursday, February 7, 2019

Biota, Wildlife, Animal law, Pets, Exotic pet, Wildlife trade, Traffic

NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --An investigation by World Animal Protection reveals that Turkish Airlines and Turkish Cargo are enabling the exotic pet trade, despite making commitments to combat wildlife trafficking.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --An investigation by World Animal Protection reveals that Turkish Airlines and Turkish Cargo are enabling the exotic pet trade, despite making commitments to combat wildlife trafficking.
World Animal Protection released its new report " Wild at heart: The cruelty of the exotic pet trade ," which examines the booming global trade in wildlife to be kept as pets at home, also known as 'exotic pets.'
Alesia Soltanpanah, Executive Director at World Animal Protection US, says:
"Most people buy exotic pets because they love animals but any wild animal in the exotic pet trade experiences extreme suffering.
Visit our website to help end the cruel exotic pet trade and call on Turkish Airlines and Cargo to immediately cease flying all birds on their airlines.