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Whales injure tourists. Why can’t we leave wild animals in peace.
The fact that these gentle whales were using “classic defensive actions” is proof that they were upset and stressed. Recently on Ningaloo reef off the north west coast of Australia there have been three incidents in just one week involving tourists being seriously injured while swimming with whales on new organised tours. A 27 year…
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Buddhism, monks and mixed messages on animal compassion.
Buddhism is viewed by most people as an animal friendly and compassionate religion and therefore it came as shock to many when in the last few years Buddhist monks have been heavily criticised for their alleged involvement in wildlife smuggling and operating petting zoos in their temples. They have been accused of surrendering to contemporary…