Thursday, February 24, 2011

Dolphins Help Save Dog! (Video) *Dolphins alert neighbor to dog trapped in canal*

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Bottlenose Dolphin


Dolphins Help Save Dog Trapped in Canal

Dolphins are being credited for alerting a neighbor to a dog trapped in a Florida canal. Turbo, an 11 year old Doberman Pinscher, had been missing for 15 hours after his gate had been left open. Cindy Burnett had been searching for her dog Turbo but had not found him. A neighbor heard dolphins persistently splashing in a canal and then saw Turbo trapped in the water. The neighbor then rescued Turbo and told Burnett, "the dolphins were with him". Turbo apparently had been in the canal overnight.

WBBH News "Dolphins Help Save Tired Dog Stuck in Canal" Some persistent dolphin are being credited with saving a dog that had run away on Marco Island. The dog's owner said he had been missing for 15 hours before the dolphins alerted neighbors.



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Friday, February 18, 2011

Japan Suspends Whale Killing! (Video) *Sea Shepherd resistance efforts stop whale slaughter*

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Japanese Whaling: processing the meat of slaughtered whales


Japan Suspends Whale Killing!

The battle has been ongoing, Sea Shepherd versus Japanese whalers since 2005. Despite a worldwide moratorium on whale killing, the nations of Japan, Iceland, and Norway have continued the slaughter under the guise of "scientific research". Now Japan has announced suspension of the winter whale hunt, which usually lasts until mid-March, and kills 800 to 1,000 whales. Sea Shepherd announced on February 17, 2011, "It’s official – the killing of whales in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary is over for this season and the whalers did not even take 10% of their quota. Sea Shepherd estimates that over 900 whales have been saved this year." Japan has been disingenuous over the years saying the whales were harpooned, killed, and taken to Japan for "scientific research" yet the processed meat ends up in food retail outlets, restaurants, and on the market.

The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has proclaimed February 17, 2011 as "VSO Day" - Victory in the Southern Ocean Day for Whales. Sea Shepherd stated, "It’s official – the Japanese whaling fleet has called it quits in the Southern Ocean, at least for this season. And if they return next season, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society will be ready to resume their efforts to obstruct and disable illegal Japanese whaling operations. In addition, "The Sea Shepherd ships Steve Irwin, Bob Barker, and Gojira will remain in the Southern Ocean to escort the Japanese ships northward. “We will not leave the whale sanctuary until the last whaling ship has departed,” said Gojira captain Locky MacLean."

Captain Paul Watson said, "This is a great victory for the whales, but we did not do this alone. Without the support of the people of Australia and New Zealand, we would not have been able to send voyages out for seven seasons from Australian and New Zealand ports. We are grateful to Senator Bob Brown and the Australian Greens Party. We are very grateful to Mr. Bob Barker for giving us the ship that turned the tide in our efforts to force the Japanese fleet from these waters. We are grateful to all our onshore staff and volunteers, supporting members and ship crews. We are grateful to the Chilean Navy and the government of France for their support. It is a very happy day for people everywhere who love whales and our oceans.”

Captain Paul Watson is well-known from the Animal Planet TV series, "Whale Wars". He responded to the announcement of Japan's suspension of whaling, "It's a dying industry and has no place in the 21st century". Even the Prime Ministers of Australia and New Zealand have been calling on Japan to stop the whale hunting.

CNN "Japan Cancels Whaling Season Due to Group's Obstruction, Official Says" Japan has canceled the rest of its winter whaling season, with a top official reasoning that environmentalists' obstructive efforts made it dangerous for whalers to stay on the high seas. Japanese Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Michihiko Kano told reporters Friday that the country's government halted whaling because of actions taken by the animal rights group, Sea Shepherd. He stressed that Japan did not want to do so, but felt its hand was forced.




Sea Shepherd Conservation Society

About the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society

Sea Shephered's Mission Statement: Established in 1977, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) is an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization. Our mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world's oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species. Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. By safeguarding the biodiversity of our delicately-balanced ocean ecosystems, Sea Shepherd works to ensure their survival for future generations.


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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

The Last Lions: A Lion's Story (Video) *Population drops from 450K to 20K in 50 years*

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Lioness "Ma di Tau" (Mother of Lions) with Cubs
Panthera leo: subspecies bleyenberghi, the Southwest African or Katanga Lion


The Last Lions: A Lion's Story

A mother lion, as a member of a plummeting lion population, encounters a harsh environment, a shrinking habitat, and enemies (including crocodiles, buffalo, and other lions), in her attempt to raise her family of cubs. The National Geographic film, The Last Lions, by Beverly and Dereck Joubert, chronicles the real-life struggle by Ma di Tau (Mother of Lions) to raise her family. The movie was filmed in the Okavango Delta of Botswana.

“We no longer have the luxury of time when it comes to big cats,” says Dereck Joubert. “They are in such a downward spiral that if we hesitate now, we will be responsible for extinctions across the globe. If there was ever a time to take action, it is now.”

National Geographic From the lush wetlands of Botswana’s Okavango Delta comes the suspense-filled tale of a determined lioness ready to try anything - and willing to risk everything - to keep her family alive. In the new wildlife adventure, The Last Lions, filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert follow the epic journey of a lioness named Ma di Tau (“Mother of Lions”) as she battles to protect her cubs against a daunting onslaught of enemies in order to ensure their survival.




Cub of Ma di Tau (Mother of Lions)


Filmmakers Beverly and Dereck Joubert: The Last Lions
"We are like proud pride members in many ways, embedded so deeply into the Tsaro pride, the life of Ma di Tau, and Duba island, that sitting near lions feels like the only home we have." - The Jouberts


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