Donald Trump Junior’s hunting expedition to Mongolia last summer, where he had the distinction of killing a rare breed of sheep, cost taxpayers at least $76,859.36, according to documents unearthed by a watchdog group. Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, or CREW,originally received Secret Service documents in March that showed that Secret Service protection […]
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Federal Government Rolling Back Wildlife Protections to Allow Trophy Hunting on Alaska’s National Preserves and Refuge
It’s well-known by now that the current administration has been trying to rollback much legislation that protects wildlife and the environment. They’ve been trying to weaken the Endangered Species Act and according to the New York Times, 100 environmental rules have been reversed during the administration. More recently, a former trophy hunting attorney was appointed […]
Over 75,000 animals ‘bred for the bullet’ to satisfy hunters in past decade
More than 75,000 animals have been “bred for the bullet” including endangered species over the past decade, official figures show. British hunters also have an appetite for canned hunts, where species are born in captivity and shot in confined spaces. These include lions, baboons, monkeys, crocodiles and the scimitar-horned oryx, which became extinct in the […]
Petition: Prince Harry Sells his Hunting Rifles and Quits Hunting
The Sun is reporting that Prince Harry has sold his hunting rifles to please his wife, Meghan Markle. He sold his handmade rifles in a private deal before the couple left the United Kingdom and left for Canada and eventually the United States. The firearms are worth about £50,000. According to a friend of the […]
Female trophy hunter poses with slaughtered bears and boasts about skinning them
A woman who hunts bears and boasts about loving to skin them has hit back at online trolls, calling them uneducated hypocrites. Hunter Alexandra Tyutchevam, 23, has been labelled a “cruel killer” online, while others have told her “I wish it was you lying there instead of the bear”. Alexandra is unapologetic about her hobby […]
Petition: Make it Illegal for Children to Participate in Trophy Hunting
Trophy hunters kill animals for fun and keep their remains as trophies. But animals’ lives are not just theirs to take. These are living, sentient beings. It shouldn’t be a “sport” to kill them for fun. It especially shouldn’t be something that young children are taught to do. Kids should be taught to respect wildlife […]
Petitions: Poachers in India Continue Killing Animals Despite Lockdowns
With humans on lockdown, there have been some victories for nature and animals. For instance, pollution has decreased and animals are living life more freely. Animals have been seen roaming and exploring without the interference of too many humans. However, even with lockdowns and businesses closed down and people staying home, there are still humans […]
Coronavirus is a crisis for South Africa’s captive lions, campaigners warn
Wildlife conservation and animal welfare groups say the COVID-19 pandemic ought to spell the end for one of South Africa’s most controversial businesses: the captive breeding of lions. It is widely accepted that SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that has precipitated the global crisis, came from wildlife (bats or pangolins are the most likely sources), and campaign […]