Dutch speed skater – controversial remark about Dog meat

Special thanks to Joseph Borderi GANGNEUNG, South Korea, Feb. 22 (Yonhap) -- Dutch speed skater Jan Blokhuijsen has made a controversial remark during a press conference after the Netherlands captured bronze in the men's team pursuit, which apparently targeted South Korea's culture of consuming dog meat. "Please treat dogs better in this country," Blokhuijsen said Wednesday …

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An ‘Unbearable’ trade

First Bear brain surgery Cont'd... AAF SANCTUARY SAVED! Eviction stopped... Bear Care Group Unites, EVENT Moonbear documentary wins award, AAF report... IUCN Motion to end bear farming passes: continued... WSPA urges Korea: "the time is now" Continues... Will Korea follow through with plans? Korea Herald reports... TRAFFIC: Bear farming threatens conservation, Continued... YONHAP FEATURE: Movement …

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Help us HELP BEARS – TOYS!

Bear Truth members Jane and Albert have generously offered to support Bear Necessity Korea by selling toy bears to raise funds for the coming year's endeavours. Mama bear - 15,000, baby bear - 10,000. If you'd like to order, message Jane at jbp347@gmail.com. Toys are available for display at local businesses or events. For further information, …

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An ‘Unbearable Trade’ and a dying wild population

Imagine spending your life to a tiny cage, tubes harnessed to your body. Imagine having your teeth filed to prevent you from protecting and harming yourself, waiting to be slaughtered for your gallbladder, feet and meat. Your gallbladder is worth a staggering 10, 000-20,000 USD and your paws are a delicacy served in discretion. Your …

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