Questions and Answers on Shark Finning What is shark finning? The word “finning” refers to the act of cutting off a shark’s fins and throwing the... Read More Latest Updates
Spay/Neuter As human populations have increased, so have populations of our companion animals. In fact, communities around the globe now face... Read More Latest Updates
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FAQs about CITES What is CITES? The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is a treaty... Read More Latest Updates
Human Health Concerns of Whale Meat Whales are particularly vulnerable to environmental contaminants, including organochlorines—such as polychlorinated biphenyl (PCBs), dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) and dioxin—and heavy metals, such... Read More Latest Updates