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Apr 5, 2011

New economic study reveals why Norwegian whaling belongs in the past

A new economic study on Norwegian whaling proves the cruelty of this industry is both outdated and unnecessary.

Apr 4, 2011

Rabies cases on decline in Bali as first round of vaccination completed

WSPA is celebrating, along with the Bali government and WSPA partner BAWA, the achievement of an important milestone in Bali’s historic campaign to eradicate rabies.

Apr 4, 2011

WSPA and the FAO call for global dog population body

International experts identify the need for a technical forum to tackle some of the challenges that face dog population management around the world.

Apr 1, 2011

Norwegian whaling season begins as appetite for whale meat fades

Norway’s 2011 whaling season has officially begun ahead of renewed calls for the Norwegian government to rethink its whaling policy.

Mar 24, 2011

WSPA announces action plan to assist Japan’s animals

WSPA is launching an animal relief effort in the acute phase of post-disaster recovery in Japan.

Mar 18, 2011

WSPA Partner provokes Vietnamese crackdown on bear bile tourism

The Vietnamese government has announced a crackdown on illegal bear bile tourism, following reports of bile extraction for tourists by our member society ENV.

Feb 18, 2011

WSPA celebrates withdrawal of plans of UK’s first mega dairy

WSPA is celebrating following the withdrawal of what would have been Western Europe’s largest dairy, at Nocton in England.

Feb 18, 2011

WSPA supporters prompt action on reindeer cruelty

Scandinavian decision-makers heed call to action on reindeer cruelty following widespread condemnation by WSPA supporters

Feb 18, 2011

Surrounded by protests on all sides, Japan quits whale hunt mid-season

Faced with action by activists and under more intense diplomatic pressure, Japan has stopped annual whale hunt, after killing a fraction of its self-allocated quota.

Feb 7, 2011

Freedom for three more bears

On 30 January, three more bears were rescued from the Layyah district, Punjab in Pakistan and have now been taken to the newly opened Balkasar Sanctuary.

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