Searchresults «view site today MAKEMUR.COM pay to make criminal case vanish Cocos (Keeling) Islands»

Searchresults 151 - 160 of 200

• Wildlife Protection

  ...population, leading to increased demand for habitable land and consumer goods, are putting immense pressure on ecosystems and natural resources. As a result of this, wildlife habitats are shrinking. Rainforests, for example, give way to palm plantations for the production of palm oil. The scarcity of habitats also leads to an increase in conflicts between wildlife and humans, especially in rural areas. At the same time, the demand and thus the market for wildlife and wildlife products is growing. Business with exotic animals for the pet market is flourishing, but parts of wild animals and prod...

  ---

• 2019 01 07 No animal takes pleasure in suffering! – TIR launches new campaign against animal cruelty

  ...ideas when it comes to raising public awareness for animal cruelty. The Stiftung für das Tier im Recht (TIR) has therefore once again chosen to work with renowned advertising agency Ruf Lanz. Featuring animals in BDSM costumes and the slogan "No animal takes pleasure in suffering", our campaign calls to mind that in Switzerland, too, countless animals fall victim to abuse. January 7, 2019 The latest TIR campaign draws attention to a serious issue: Animal cruelty in Switzerland, where, contrary to popular belief, countless animals live in dire conditions and animal welfare violations are not a...

  ---

• 2025 09 06 TIR speaks again at the Animal Ethics Summer School in Oxford

  ...nimal modifications to captive conditions’. September 6, 2025 From 4 to 7 August 2025, Merton College at Oxford University hosted the tenth international summer school of the Centre for Animal Ethics. The renowned Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics founded in 2006 by theology professor Andrew Linzey, is an independent institute dedicated to promoting the ethical status and practical protection of animals through academic study and public debate. The Oxford Centre has over a hundred fellows from about twenty countries worldwide who conduct research in the natural sciences or humanities and have ma...

  ---

• 2022 06 03 TIR Library Newsletter: Selected Reading Tip

  ...ected new additions to its library, including books, articles, and films on animal-related topics. The current issue focuses on the history of milk, the bright and dark sides of dairy farming, and Europe's dairy industry. June 6, 2022 Cows with intact horns on lush green pastures - this image still ... ... the performance of today's cows with that of top athletes. The book also addresses the problem of importing concentrated feed, which promotes growing monocultures for cultivating feed and in turn threatens biodiversity. The book also explains the connection between the manure lakes caused by mass c...

  ---

• 2021 05 10 Illegal dog training aids

  ...ion often arises as to what type of aids are permissible for breeding and training purposes, especially because certain devices are legally sold while their use is prohibited in Switzerland. May 10, 2021 The Swiss animal welfare legislation clearly prohibits, among other things, to mishandle, neglect or unnecessarily overwork a dog. The Animal Welfare Ordinance also contains special provisions that regulate the use of aids for dog training. The use of these aids must not cause injury or significant pain to a dog, nor must it cause severe irritation or anxiety. If behavioral corrections are nec...

  ---

• 2016 01 21 TIR at the Washington Convention on Protected Species (CITES)

  ...ed matters relating to the regulation of the international trade in endangered animal and plant species. Many animal species are endangered or threatened by extinction due to growing international trade in live animals and products thereof. January 21, 2016 CITES is a global trade agreement intended to preserve animal and plant species by regulating trade. It was signed in Washington in 1973 and ratified by Switzerland, which was one of the first member states, in 1975. The various species protected by CITES are divided into three categories or, respectively, Annexes I-III according to the deg...

  ---

• 2023 12 21 TIR Library Newsletter: Our Book Recommendation

  ...plex. When it comes to our relationship with animals, however, its sometimes deep abyss becomes apparent. Animals have fascinated people since time immemorial and at the same time fuel our fears. The human understanding of animals is often reflected in fables, myths and fairy tales and is, in turn, reinforced by these. Some animal species inspire us, we marvel at their abilities and even idolise them, or we investigate their amazing characteristics by capturing and killing them. Many creatures serve us humans as companions and food sources. Other species disgust or frighten us. Animals have al...

  ---

• 2010 10 26 Stiftung für das Tier im Recht at the international congress on responsible dog ownership in Brussels

  ...lace from October 4 to 5. The Stiftung für das Tier im Recht joins the European project for the benefit of abandoned dogs. October 26, 2010 25 countries and many important dignitaries were present at the conference: Princess Alia Al Hussein of Jordan who spoke of humans' responsibility for the animals in their care, many national and international NGOs and veterinarian organizations, EU commissioners and other delegates from European institutions, veterinarian and health organizations, as well as various government officials. During the conference, the Carodog project, which offers potential f...

  ---

• 2005 10 04 NZZ (online edition) of October 4, 2005: Stricter penalties demanded for animal abusers

  NZZ (online edition) of October 4, 2005: Stricter penalties demanded for animal abusers NZZ (online edition) of October 4, 2005: Stricter penalties demanded for animal abusers Cruelty against animals needs to be punished more harshly according to animal protection advocates in Switzerland, who say that many cases go unreported October 4, 2005 Further information:Full article "Stricter penalties demanded for animal abusers" in the online edition of NZZ of October 4, 2005

  ---

• Behavior Abroad

  Behavior Abroad In Switzerland, most people deem animal and species protection to be self-evident, especially as Swiss animal welfare legislation is considered one of the most progressive in the world. When traveling abroad, however, problematic human-animal interactions might be encountered more readily. In the following, some practices that are often associated with considerable stress for the animals or are connected to conservation issues will be examined in more detail. Tourism and Wildlife Attractions

  ---