“What’s on Your Plate?” is a compelling new documentary that follows two eleven year old African American city kids, Sadie and Safiyah, as they explore their local New York food systems over the course of a year. The film accompanies the two girls as they embark upon a quest to learn more about food politics [...]
Arrest Made in Indonesian Zoo Tiger Killing
September 3, 2009 By 2 Comments
One of the poachers involved in the recent killing of a critically endangered Sumatran tiger inside Jambi’s Rimbo Zoo has been arrested. Last month, when Sheila the tiger was poisoned and then skinned inside her enclosure, authorities feared the incident was a horrifying new development in the illegal trade in tiger skin and body parts. [...]
Will Farmed Frogs Satisfy Huge Appetites for Frog Meat?
September 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Despite the world’s dwindling frog populations, the demand for frog meat is increasing. Should a sustainable approach to wild frog harvesting be considered or could frog farming be a viable alternative to harvesting wild frogs? A study out late last year points out that the overharvesting of wild frog populations for food is contributing to [...]
International Vulture Awareness Day 2009 is Almost Here!
September 2, 2009 By 1 Comment
In order to raise awareness for vulture conservation and educate the public about the threats facing these majestic birds, September 5, 2009 has been designated as International Vulture Awareness Day. Over 100 organizations from around the world will be participating in International Vulture Awareness Day 2009 (IVAD09), a worldwide event that aims to publicize vulture [...]
Moose Under Fire in Sweden: Shoot to Kill and Cull Campaign
September 2, 2009 By 10 Comments
Officials in Sweden have introduced a shoot to kill and cull campaign in an effort to reduce the amount of vehicle accidents and damage to forests due to the growing number of moose in the country. 42 people have been killed and almost 2,000 people have been injured in road collisions involving moose over the past five [...]
