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GPS-Fitted Marine Animals Help "Write" Atlas In Patagonian Sea

Mother Nature Network | Bryan Nelson | Posted 11.17.2009 | Green

Read More: Environmental Policy, Sea, Animals, Atlas, Animal Protection, Marine, Environmental Protection, Green News

In putting together an atlas for one of Earth's least understood marine ecosystems, the Patagonian Sea, scientists had a novel idea: What if it could ...

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Leonardo DiCaprio: Actor And Animal Advocate

Wendy Diamond | Posted 11.10.2009 | Living

Read More: Pets, Activism, Ifaw Video, Animal-Protection, Environment, Celebrity, Leonardo Dicaprio, Ifaw, Www.AnimalFair.Com, Wendy Diamond, Animal Fair Magazine, Celebrities, Living News
Wendy Diamond

On October 4, 2009, International Fund for Animal Welfare and Leonardo announced a program that will protect animals and their habitats around around the globe.

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Women Lawmakers are Top Dogs on Animal Welfare

Michael Markarian | Posted 11.18.2009 | Politics

Read More: Women, Congress, Politico, Animals, Animal Protection, Legislation, Politics News
Michael Markarian

You might say that female legislators are more likely to stand up for the underdogs, so it's no surprise that there's a gender gap on animal protection, with women more likely to be involved in animal advocacy.

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Uganda Unveils Online Gorilla Tracking

nytimes.com | Pete Browne | Posted 11.14.2009 | Green

Read More: friendagorilla.org, Animal Rights, Extinction, Animal-Protection, Africa, Gorillas, Online Video, Uganda, Uganda Wildlife Authority, Wildlife, Green News

"The project aims to bring attention to the plight of gorillas," said Lillian Nsubuga, a spokeswoman for the Uganda Wildlife Authority, "and any money...

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After 36,000 Dogs Killed, A New Animal Rights Law (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Katherine Goldstein | Posted 08.07.2009 | Green

Read More: Animal Rights, 36, Animal Rights Laws, Animal-Protection, 000 Dogs Killed in China, Animals, Dogs, China, Green News

In China, after problems with rabies in stray dogs, dog beating teams patrolled the streets, killing an estimated 36,000 dogs -- including some pets. ...

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Scoring our Lawmakers on their Support for Animal Protection

Michael Markarian | Posted 11.15.2008 | Green

Read More: Congress, Animals, Animal Protection, Humane Scorecard, Green News
Michael Markarian

The scorecard, which is published annually, provides the records of U.S. Senators and U.S. Representatives on major animal welfare policies.

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