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Laura's Animals / Wildlife Blog August 2003 Archive

By Laura Klappenbach, About.com Guide to Animals / Wildlife since 2001

Minke Whale Killed by Iceland Whalers

Tuesday August 19, 2003
Iceland whalers have killed the first minke whale in 14 years and, as a result, are now facing a possible trade embargo from the United States. Their actions are said ... Read More

Iceland Resumes Whale Hunting in 'Name of Science'

Saturday August 16, 2003
As whaling ships disembark from Icelands harbors to hunt for minke whales, protestors fill London's Trafalgar Square to demonstrate opposition to the move. Iceland intents to kill 38 whales in what ... Read More

Snow Leopard Populations in Sharp Decline

Friday August 15, 2003
A recent study by TRAFFIC, the World Wildlife Fund, and the International Snow Leopard Trust has revealed a sharp decline in the snow leopard population. Snow leopards live in the ... Read More

Saving Fiji's Coral Reefs

Monday August 11, 2003
The people of Fiji are working to save the endangered coral reefs that encircle their islands. The reefs are dying out due to water pollution and over-development of the islands. ... Read More

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