Welcome to the latest news
and Archives for November 2010.
31/11/10
Ministers have been urged to order police to "rigorously" investigate
all suspected killings of birds of prey. Members of Holyrood's Rural Affairs and
Environment Committee condemned the killing of such birds as "wholly
unacceptable".
26/11/10
The Kenya Wildlife Service on Friday said its agents shot dead two suspected
poachers who they saw shooting at a herd of elephants in one of the country's
famous national parks.
20/11/10
Global wildlife experts and political leaders from 13 countries on Sunday open a
meeting aimed at finalizing complex and costly plans to revive the world's tiger
population, which has plummeted so sharply that it may be.
19/11/10
Hen harriers continue to be "persecuted" by shooting estates,
conservationists have warned, as figures showed just seven pairs of the bird of
prey nested successfully this year.
19/11/10
Wildlife groups react with shock to news of the discovery at the Letaba reserve.
South Africa has seen a major increase in killings of the endangered animals,
which are poached for their horns. Wildlife groups react with shock to news of
the discovery at the Letaba Ranch Game Reserve. South Africa has seen a major
increase in rhino killings this year, with poachers armed with AK-47s frequently
18/11/10
Three elephants were killed by poachers in Eastern Caprivi in the past few
months while three impalas and one reebok were poached in the Mashi conservancy,
17/11/10
Fears have been voiced about the future of the peregrine falcons in Northern
Ireland by a group monitoring the birds of prey.
16/11/10
Powerful international mafias are turning their sights more and more on
expanding into ivory poaching illegal fishing and other "green" crimes
police and experts say.
15/11/10
The state Department of Fish and Wildlife has found that poachers are killing as
many mule deer as are legal hunters. The poaching is considering a contributing
factor to a decline in the state mule deer population, which has fallen to
216,000 animals from historic peaks of more.
14/11/10
RECENT reports that 22,000 pangolins were killed in the last 14 months and
possibly smuggled out of the country, is indeed shocking as it could be the tip
of the wholesale slaughter and poaching of wildlife in Malaysia.
13/11/10
The first bald eagle was dead. The second, which lay nearby, was alive but
lethargic, its legs paralyzed. Wildlife and veterinary officials immediately
suspected poisoning near this Delaware farm field, and that has led to rewards
totaling $4,500 for information
12/11/10
Pennsylvania Game Commission officer was shot to death in the line of duty,
sparking a search for a man police say should be considered armed and dangerous.
12/11/10
During the past year, in spite of economic hardships, LiSPA has continued to
voice its concerns regarding the welfare of all animals in Lithuania. Serious
financial constraints have brought on various limitations in many respects, but
it had no bearing on our workload.
12/11/10
The first bald eagle was dead. The second, which lay nearby, was alive but
lethargic, its legs paralyzed. Wildlife and veterinary officials immediately
suspected poisoning near this Delaware farm field, and that has led to rewards
totaling $4,500 for information.
11/11/10
POLICE officers are vowing to step up patrols to combat criminal gangs from
across the North of England carrying out a rural crimewave under the cover of
darkness during the winter months.
10/11/10
Wildlife violations: Central Florida man accused of cutting off elk legs with
chain saw in Montana.
9/11/10
Ukrainian lawmakers, many of them avid hunters, could soon adopt a law that
essentially legalizes poaching, environmentalists warn. A draft law registered
in parliament on Oct. 2 proposes amendments to existing legislation regulating
hunting at protected nature reserves.
8/11/10
Trial dates set for illegal hunting cases. Trial dates have been set for a
number of hunting supporters accused of illegal hunting with four packs.
Quantock Staghounds huntsman Richard Down will be tried on 22 November at
Taunton Magistrates Court on one charge of illegal hunting arising from video
evidence filmed by League Against Cruel Sports (LACS) investigators.
8/11/10
Workman rescues dog dumped down manhole. A female Staffordshire Bull terrier was
rescued by a workman last week after being squashed into a water drain in
the middle of road works.
8/11/10
Eight hunters are charged with poaching big game trophy animals in Montana and
could face hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines and decades in prison.
8/11/10
A new WSPA-funded sanctuary to house Pakistan’s remaining baiting bears has
now officially opened.
7/11/10
SOUTH AFRICAN wildlife conservationists have launched a new anti-rhino poaching
programme that involves fitting a global positioning system (GPS) inside the
horn of the endangered species in a bid to curb their illegal hunting.
7/11/10
State quietly studying proposal to end hunting ban in game refuges.
6/11/10
Uganda MPs have said the sacking of the Executive Director of the Uganda
Wildlife Authority, Mr Moses Mapesa, is part of a wider scheme by some members
of the agency's board and some top officials in the Tourism Ministry to swindle
money.
5/11/10
Speak out against cruel bull of fire event. The Irish Council Against Blood
Sports is again joining groups across Europe in condemning one of Spain's most
horrendous events. The Toro Jubilo or "Bull on Fire" involves setting
the horns of bulls alight. Such is the suffering that some creatures attempt to
commit suicide. Anthony's
view this makes me sick to think any one finds this fun the sooner it is stopped
the better.
5/11/10
ICABS has obtained copies of the licences that allow coursing to continue for
yet another season. The 2010-2011 licences are signed on behalf of Environment
Minister, John Gormley, by a National Parks and Wildlife Service representative.
Please
also check out the rest of the ICABS site Here.
5/11/10
Please say no to slaughtering badgers in England by responding to the government
consultation.
5/11/10
People are more willing to help sick animals than victims of crime, a survey has
shown. Anthony's view
Animals can not tell us the crimes against them we can only see it or hear about
if from people.
4/11/10
Kennel Abandoned, Dogs Left to Die at Ebro Greyhound Park. Today we bring the
terrible news that nearly forty greyhounds have been found abandoned and many
starved to death at Ebro Greyhound Park in Florida. Their “trainer,” Ronald
John Williams was charged with 37 counts of felony animal cruelty over the
weekend.
4/11/10
Two suspected ivory poachers were in custody and three others were killed by
Kenyan authorities in the past week in a pair of incidents, the Kenya Wildlife
Service said Monday.
3/11/10
Poaching menace continued unabated in Simlipal with a leopard being killed near
Kalipahada under the Core area Simlipal Tiger Reserve's Pithabata Range.
3/11/10
Bosses could face up to six months in jail if their workers are caught illegally
poisoning birds of prey after new measures were put forward yesterday by the
Scottish Government.
3/11/10
Indian police bust elephant smuggling ring in northeastern state of Assam.
2/11/10
ICABS has renewed its appeal to state-owned forestry company, Coillte, to act to
prevent hunters and hounds from persecuting wildlife in its forests. We have
also urged the company to stop licensing hunting on its land.
2/11/10
Recently the Irish Daily Star broke news of an
horrific act of cruelty at a 30th birthday party held at the Clarion
Hotel, Liffey Valley, Dublin. During the party, an animal which appears to be a
Wallaby was brought into the function where he/she was taken from a cardboard
box
Thanks to ARAN for the
information.
1/11/10
Kenyan game rangers have shot dead three men suspected of killing five elephants
in two separate incidents over the past week, wildlife authorities said Monday.
1/11/10
A ban on hunting with dogs is likely to remain despite the change in Government
because worries about the nation's finances have forced the issue off the
political agenda.
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investigations form a vital part of the League's overall campaigning strategy to
abolish blood sports and tackle wildlife crime. Without these investigations,
MPs, the media, League members, supporters and the wider public would not be
aware of the nature and scale of wildlife persecution.
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