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- 1Bird flu outbreak at Utah mink farm went largely unchecked, advocates say▼'Watch them die': Bird flu outbreak at Utah mink farm largely unchecked, advocates say
Animal welfare advocates say a bird flu outbreak at a mink farm in Utah was left largely unchecked, accusing those responsible of allowing infected animals to 'watch them die' rather than intervening. The outbreak raises concerns about disease control on fur farms and the potential risk of avian influenza spreading or mutating in mammal populations. Critics are calling for stricter oversight of mink farming operations.
- 2Trophy hunting net benefit for sub-Saharan Africa, study finds●Trophy hunting more positive than negative for people, nature in sub-Saharan Africa, study finds
Researchers at Stellenbosch University conclude that trophy hunting in sub-Saharan Africa is more positive than negative for both local communities and nature. The study argues that regulated hunting revenue supports conservation and livelihoods in ways that may outweigh its harms, challenging common assumptions among animal welfare advocates and conservationists.
- 3Ukrainian fitness influencer Vadym Oleynik condemned over turtle abuse video▼“It’s horrible”: Ukrainian fitness influencer Vadym Oleynik slammed online after video abusing turtle goes viral
Ukrainian fitness influencer Vadym Oleynik is facing widespread condemnation after a video showing him abusing a turtle spread online. Critics, including animal welfare advocates and social media users, have called the footage horrible and demanded accountability, with the incident prompting calls for consequences against him.