Governor Cuomo Bans Shark Fin Trade in New York

Governor Cuomo Bans Shark Fin Trade in New York

New laws ban the possession, sale, trade and distribution of shark fins

The Netherlands Officially Quits Fur Farming

The Netherlands Officially Quits Fur Farming

Animal rights activists salute this total ban on all fur farming

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 11th, 2012
Costa Rica: the First Latin American Country to Ban Hunting as a Sport

Costa Rica: the First Latin American Country to Ban Hunting as a Sport

Under the new legislation, hunters get up to four months in prison and whopping fines

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 10th, 2012
Whale-Skin Flavored Cocktails for Sale in a London Bar

Whale-Skin Flavored Cocktails for Sale in a London Bar

Local authorities raid the venue, owner says he had no idea his “Moby Dick” was illegal