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CHINA BANS THE HUNTING,TRADING OF ENDANGERED SPECIES

The Chinese government has officially banned the hunting and trading of 420 animals which are on the endangered species list.

JULIAN CASTRO UNVEILS SWEEPING ANIMAL WELFARE LEGISLATION

Democratic Presidential candidate Julian Castro has unveiled a sweeping legislative plan that would protect animals and wildlife. The PAW (Protecting Animals and Wildlife) Plan would end euthanizing domestic dogs and cats, make animal abuse a federal crime and respond to President Donald Trump’s recent overhaul of the Endangered Species Act.

RED CARPET ROXY’S “RED ALERT” OF THE WEEK-WILDLIFE PROTECTION

As Congress continues to slash budgets on its many government programs, it is important to remember that wildlife protections need to remain in place in order to protect many endangered species and habitats from extinction. Currently on the table for budget cuts: protections for polar bears and other endangered species, sea turtle habitats, and the already underfunded National Wildlife Refuge System.

RED CARPET ROXY’S “RED ALERT” OF THE WEEK-SHARK FINNING

The practice of shark finning has caused the number of hammerhead sharks (on the endangered species list) to decrease rapidly.