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Baby seal hunting banned in Northern Russia

Published: 26 February, 2009, 19:28
Edited: 30 March, 2010, 23:27

The government has banned the hunting of baby seals in the regions surrounding the White Sea.

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3 COMMENTS

Meslin February 26, 2009, 18:14 quote

Mr Putin and whole the Federation of Russia must be congratulated for that decision. Men must learn to take care of their environment and respect the whole bio-diversity. It is a matter of our own survival. Mankind needs good examples like that in many other fields. Bravo ! Jean-Claude Meslin

Dmitry Akinfeyev December 21, 2009, 09:11 quote

Congratulations Mr.Putin. Your respect for animals is an example to all.

Tim Poudrier March 30, 2010, 12:25 quote

I think I'd have more respect for these people if they were able to do someting about the overhunting of sharks and bluefin tuna. But there's a lot of money for white guys in sharks and sushi; only native guys make a living harvesting seal pelts. No big money, just a living. How about we look at something serious, but not cute?

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