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Dec 17, 2010

Balkasar’s newest resident enjoys first taste of freedom

Chowti, the blind bear recently rescued from a life of bear baiting, has taken her first tentative steps in a new life without cruelty

Dec 8, 2010

WSPA helps Nicaragua enact strict animal welfare laws

On 2nd December 2010, Members of Nicaragua’s National Assembly voted near unanimously to pass a law that includes some of the most stringent measures in animal welfare legislation in the world.

Dec 6, 2010

Christmas cruelty: investigation exposes reindeer mistreatment

A WSPA investigation has revealed that one of Christmas’ most popular symbols, the reindeer, is subjected to immense suffering in large-scale round-ups and slaughter in Sweden and Finland.

Nov 26, 2010

A new bear at Balkasar

Chowti, a six year old female Asiatic black bear, was confiscated following an illegal bear baiting event in Pakistan last week and has been brought to the sanctuary at Balkasar.

Nov 26, 2010

Faroese kill record number of pilot whales in 2010

The Danish North Atlantic territory of the Faroe Islands has killed a total of 1,115 pilot whales to date in 2010, making it the largest kill of any whale species in the world.

Nov 25, 2010

Worldwide events mark Fur Free Friday

Worldwide events to protest against the fur industry and the one billion animals killed annually by the industry were held on Friday 26th November

Nov 23, 2010

New report from Vietnam exposes persistent use of bear bile

WSPA is calling on Vietnamese authorities to strengthen enforcement measures and promote the use of numerous herbal alternatives to cut continued use of bear bile in Vietnam

Nov 2, 2010

Balkasar open for bears- Pakistan’s new WSPA-funded bear sanctuary

A new WSPA-funded sanctuary to house Pakistan’s remaining baiting bears has now officially opened.

Nov 1, 2010

Animal welfare included in new Standards for Social Responsibility

The International Organisation for Standardization has just announced the launch of ISO Standard 26000 for all organisations, acknowledging animal welfare as integral to social responsibility.

Nov 1, 2010

Bihar – WSPA provides a risk-reduction blueprint for others

In August 2008 the Kosi River Dam in South East Nepal overflowed causing the worst flood disaster in India’s Bihar State for 50 years.

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