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[Rethink Captivity 💜 @rethinkcaptive]

@aintscarylarry The person who treats everyone horribly is calling out a reporter for asking a question. Sadly, just another Tuesday in 'Merica with our moron in charge.

[Nonhuman Rights Project @NonhumanRights]

In their coverage of Happy's passing last week, we were glad to see @SmithsonianMag note the two historic, powerful dissents from the NY Court of Appeals judges in our case on behalf of Happy's right to liberty. Read the coverage: https://t.co/B6VxRMBYcB

[Abriendo jaulas & abriendo mentes @AJaulas]

¿Puede justificarse matar #elefantes ante una crisis humanitaria?

Mientras algunos defendieron el control poblacional por escasez y conflictos agrícolas, otros recordaron que los animales también sienten miedo, trauma y pérdida.

Porque detrás de cada cifra… hubo una vida. 🐘💔

[Rethink Captivity 💜 @rethinkcaptive]

Act Now to Protect State Laws Benefiting Farmed Animals https://t.co/xhK74zyzPA

[Sheldrick Wildlife Trust @SheldrickTrust]

Family reunion, elephant style.

Three ex-orphans came home to our Voi stockades in January, each with a wild-born calf (or two!) alongside her. Edie. Mweya. Arruba. All rescued from Tsavo years ago, all now mothers, raising families of their own in the wild.

But like kids who've flown the nest, they're still popping round to raid the fridge and sneak in some childcare.

Our elephant family tree has plenty of branches these days. Meet our wild-born grandkids: https://t.co/gAYG28HymE

[Rethink Captivity 💜 @rethinkcaptive]

Please sign & share widely to help our Southern Resident Orca in the Puget Sound! We are asking for the storm water code to follow Federal NOAA Orca recovery guidelines! @Jools_Orca @Missymaizey89 @earth___forever @IDAUSA @Cosmicbrigade @SurfersRoom https://t.co/ti3V3fuXA8

[Shane Janisch 🇺🇦🐬🐳🐘 @janischshane]

Faroe Islands: We hunt for food.
Reality:massive whale carcasses dumped off cliffs, wasted.
They have modern food options, imports,and other protein sources.
And whale meat is contaminated with toxins many Faroese don’t even eat it.
This is not food. It’s tradition turned cruelty

[Rethink Captivity 💜 @rethinkcaptive]

@domdyer70 This is beyond insane!

[dominic dyer @domdyer70]

In one of the most significant single-day killing events in the history of the Faroe Islands’ dolphin hunts, more than 700 Atlantic white-sided dolphins were driven ashore and killed on Wednesday across three separate drives – surpassing two-thirds of the approximately 1,000 marine mammals killed across the entirety of last year.

The hunts, known locally as the grind, took place at multiple locations across the archipelago, which sits roughly 200 miles north of Scotland. Hundreds of dolphins were herded towards the shoreline before being killed using hooks and long knives in scenes that quickly drew international condemnation from conservation groups.

The day’s events were compounded by what participants themselves acknowledged was a critical shortage of spinal lances – equipment that is legally mandatory for the killing of dolphins in the islands. In their absence, multiple animals were killed using knives alone.

Reports from observers on the ground have described scenes of ‘prolonged suffering’ in which dolphins were crushed against rocks, driven over by vessels, and struck by boat propellers – the apparent consequence of both the equipment shortage and an insufficient number of trained participants.

A total of 706 dolphins were killed across the three hunts. The largest single drive took place in Tórshavn, the islands’ capital, where 406 animals were killed.

[#T4Animals 🐘🦁🦒🐅🦊🦔🐻 @Cosmicbrigade]

The difference between #Lucys misery or happiness lies in your hands @AndrewKnack.

Will you open the bars of her cage or condemn her to die in a 🇨🇦 zoo far away from the very things that can add years to her life & console her in her death 🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘

#Sanctuary waits 4 #Lucy

[Global Sanctuary for Elephants @GlobalElephants]

Enjoy a slow motion video of Rana's sweet grandma face on your Sunday evening. 💚

[Global Sanctuary for Elephants @GlobalElephants]

Sunday Smile! 💚 Maia, Bambi, and Guillermina gathered for breakfast and a little morning chatter before the camera came out. Guille then grabbed an extra-big bite of hay and headed for the shade to enjoy her snack.

[In Defense Of Animals @IDAUSA]

https://t.co/8jgMtan17D
Southern Resident killer #whales are a distinct, tightly bonded population of #orcas who live & travel through the #SalishSea. With only about 74 individuals remaining, they are on the brink of #extinction.
Act now!
RT & support https://t.co/56XUa1rTxG

[Rethink Captivity 💜 @rethinkcaptive]

@SunnyEvergreen2 @emkenobi @RealeNikki BINGO!

[Rethink Captivity 💜 @rethinkcaptive]

@Protect_Wldlife HORRIBLE~

[PROTECT ALL WILDLIFE @Protect_Wldlife]

Animals are not ours to use and abuse!

Look at the baby tethered to keep her apart from her mother who is restricted with shackles around her feet.

The ‘man’ carries a bull hook to ensure the Elephants comply 😡.

Tourists ~ #DontBuyATicket 🎟️ EVER!! 🚫

[The Gorilla Organization @Gorillas_Org]

Is gorilla trekking ethical? 🦍

It’s a question more people are starting to ask - and the answer depends on how it’s done.

When keeping your distance and following strict trekking rules, is done responsibly, tourism can become a powerful tool for conservation.

[Global Sanctuary for Elephants @GlobalElephants]

Happy, a 55-year-old Asian elephant who had lived at the Bronx Zoo, has been euthanized. Despite numerous efforts to send Happy to a sanctuary, she lived her life exploited for human entertainment. https://t.co/dJO61kvdkH

[Rethink Captivity 💜 @rethinkcaptive]

@jbtheduckman @MinaferGeorge @SnarkyMedia This is turning into a "how southern are you?" joke - apparently southern enough to eat roadkill.

[Rethink Captivity 💜 @rethinkcaptive]

@jbtheduckman @SnarkyMedia Bless your heart, Jamie - in the most southern meaning of the expression