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Bolivians continue hunting endangered armadillos - La Paz

Bolivians continue to hunt endangered armadillos to create musical instruments, which are for sale at a carnival. Bolivia. 7th February 2012

by wara vargas lara in Bolivia on 08/02/2012

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Homeless dogs brave the Extreme Cold - Kiev

Homeless dogs were forced to brave the extreme cold with sub-zero temperatures plumetting as low as between -20 to - 30 degrees Celsius. Ukraine. 2nd...

by James S. Southers in Ukraine on 01/02/2012

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Tsuhsih Temple pigs of God festival - Sanxia

On the 6th day of the Chinese lunar year, the Tsuhsih Temple holds a pigs of God contest where the aim is to raise the fattest pig. The controversial...

by Craig Ferguson in Taiwan on 28/01/2012

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Bolivians continue hunting endangered armadillos - La Paz
Bolivians continue to hunt endangered armadillos to create musical instruments, which are for sale at a carnival. Bolivia. 7th February 2012
Dog meat sold at market
Despite differing cultural perspectives, dog meat is a fact of life in many parts of the world. Human consumption of dog meat has been recorded throughout history and is still a norm th...
Homeless dogs brave the Extreme Cold - Kiev
Homeless dogs were forced to brave the extreme cold with sub-zero temperatures plumetting as low as between -20 to - 30 degrees Celsius. Ukraine. 2nd February 2012
Whale Shark handling in Oslob
The proper handling of the whalesharks in Oslob, central Philippines continues to be the primary concern for whale shark experts. Although visitors now go through a short orientation be...
Tsuhsih Temple pigs of God festival - Sanxia
On the 6th day of the Chinese lunar year, the Tsuhsih Temple holds a pigs of God contest where the aim is to raise the fattest pig. The controversial practice is opposed by animal activ...
Bullfighting in Valencia
A series images depicting the atmosphere of bullfighting, focusing on its main characters, the bullfighters, and how they and their assistants get prepared to face the bull in the ring....
Animal Rights activists protest the mass murder of stray animals
Animal activists, human rights activists, pet owners and several dogs picketed the Cabinet of Ministers in protest of the government's killing of stray animals in preparation for E...
Traditional bufffalo fight - Assam
Villagers watch a traditional buffalo fight during Bhogali Bihu, a week-long Assamese harvest festival. Nagaon, India. 22nd January 2012
Protesters gather to demonstrate against agricultural policies
23,000 people demonstrated in Berlin against food scandals, genetic engineering in food and animal cruelty and required a reorientation of the agricultural policy. Berlin, Germany. 21st...
Dead horse on Peshawar Road
A dead horse was seen lying at the side of the road as passers-by continued about their business. The circumstances regarding the horse's death were unknown at the time of the repo...
EDL march in Barking
Around 200 EDL supporters marched from Barking Station to a rally outside the town hall, calling for an end to Islamic influence in England. Their protest was opposed by a smaller group...
Arunachala Animal Shelter marks 5th anniversary - Tiruvannamalai
Arunachala Animal Sanctuary and Rescue Shelter marks five outstanding years of privately-funded public service by a small team, having performed 70,000 treatments, anti-rabies injection...
Protest against the fur industry - Madrid
Anima Naturalis and SinPiel.org, organised a lightning protest in Callao against the fur industry. They claim that rearing and trapping animals for fur is cruel and the industry pollute...
PETA protest outside Fortnum and Mason's in Piccadilly
Chantelle Houghton publicising People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) protest outside Fortnum and Mason's in Piccadilly against their continued selling of foie gras. Lo...
Animal Rights activists demand ban on all Animal Circuses - Malta
Around 200 people staged a protest in Valletta demanding that the country bans all animal circuses. The Circus has become a Christmas tradition and animal rights groups have been demand...
International Animal Rights Protest - Madrid
Animal rights activists gather at Puerta del Sol to protest the unkind treatment of animals. The protesters carry about 400 animal carcasses as they mark International Animal Rights Day...
Protest against bullfighting
Animal rights activists demonstrate against bullfighting. Mexico City, Mexico. 10th December 2011
Animal rights activist against fur and leather
Animal rights activists denounce the wearing of fur and leather. Mexico City, Mexico. 4th December 2011
Protest against fur in fashion on Black Friday in New York
Animal rights activists have set up a protest in front of department store Macy's in Herald Square against the use of fur in fashion. New York City, USA. 25th November 2011
National Anti-Fur Week protests
Anti-fur demonstrators picket shops selling fur in London, marking the end of National Anti-Fur week Campaigners across the world organise events in their own areas to raise awareness ...