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Pakistan floods ravage bear sanctuary

Aug 20, 2010
Sadly, WSPA must report some distressing news from our bear baiting project in Pakistan. The recent floods have severely affected the Kund Park sanctuary, resulting in the tragic death of 20 of the 23 bears living there.

Three surviving bears rescued from Pakistan floods

Aug 3, 2010
BRC staff launched heroic rescues over the weekend, saving three of the 23 bears that were feared dead as Kund Park was submerged in the floods last week.

Tragedy strikes Kund Park sanctuary

Jul 30, 2010
The floods in Pakistan, caused by what is being described as the ‘heaviest monsoon flooding since 1929’, have resulted in severe damage at the WSPA-funded Kund Park bear sanctuary.

Catalonia makes history by banning bullfights

Jul 28, 2010
Today’s vote to ban bullfighting in Catalonia is a momentous victory for the global animal welfare movement and marks a clear shift in attitudes towards cruel ‘sports’.

140,000 people, 120 countries, 1 message: Ban bullfighting now

Jul 26, 2010
WSPA has handed over a letter expressing international support for the ILP in Catalonia, to Ernest Benach, the President of the Catalonian Parliament. The letter has been signed by over 140,000 supporters from 120 countries, calling for an end to bullfighting in Catalonia.

Mounting international support as Catalonia considers abolishing bullfighting

Jul 23, 2010
Days before the Catalonian Parliament votes on whether to end bullfighting in Catalonia, national and international support calling for the abolition of bullfighting is intensifying.

Haiti: A six month update

Jul 13, 2010
Thanks to generous donations from WSPA supporters, our disaster management team – as part of the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH) – has made great strides in providing disaster relief to the animals and people of Haiti during the past six months.

A week that brought both losses and hope for the whales

Jun 28, 2010
As the 62nd annual meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) comes to an end, WSPA's Marine Mammal Programmes Manager, Joanna Toole, reflects over this year's meeting.

Tragic day for humpback whales

Jun 25, 2010
The IWC has buckled under pressure, giving Greenland permission to kill 9 humpback whales each year

Whale welfare put on the table at the IWC

Jun 24, 2010
Animal welfare was put firmly on the table at this year’s meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC). Championed by the UK delegation and further highlighted by Norwegian animal groups, the concern for whale welfare was met with great support.

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