BEIJING―Days before the start of the infamous Yulin dog meat “festival” in China’s Guangxi province, animal activists have permanently closed a dog slaughterhouse in the city’s first ever alternative livelihood conversion program. Nine dogs found at the property were saved from slaughter, among them three still wearing their collars and clearly...
The Shark Conservation Summit was a first of its kind event in Australia on 21 and 22 February, 2019 that brought together shark researchers, government and conservation NGOs. Organised by the Humane Society International (HSI) and the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS), the summit sought to address challenges and seek opportunities for shark and ray conservation in Australia. Experts from across Australia were invited with attendees from all states and territories and including representatives from research institutions, state and federal governments, non-government organisations, and the public.
