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Seal clubbing still rife in spite of protests

Published: 16 March, 2009, 09:13
Edited: 12 November, 2009, 07:52

Animal rights activists have rallied in Moscow in protest of the continuous seal hunting in Northern Russia and hope for a ban on the practice.

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2 COMMENTS

Ann November 05, 2009, 16:29 quote

This is horrifying to know that people are out to kill innocent helpless beings. How about they get clubbed left to die slow painfull bloody death and skinned alive. thats horrible. that mentality is scary what would they do to a child and oh yes watch out they dont get the dogs and cats and another animals for that matter. how discusting and sickening it is ot hear this. what is wrong with people. too much russian booze or drugs.

Randi November 12, 2009, 00:19 quote

This needs to stop its a grotesque massacre Canada allows this also these baby seals arent even 2 weeks old and they are clubbed to death in front of thier Moms yhen skinned thats cruel and discuting this needs to end

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