1 Tahrcountry Musings: Canada's Cruel and Senseless Seal Hunt enrages conservationists

Thursday, October 20, 2005

Canada's Cruel and Senseless Seal Hunt enrages conservationists

Conservationists are aghast at what is happening to baby seals across the Gulf of St. Lawrence in Canada. Over the next 3 years nearly million baby seals will be clubbed or shot to death in Canada. Every winter, Northwest Atlantic harp seals migrate to Eastern Canada to give birth and mate. The pups remain helpless and vulnerable on the ice until they can swim and catch their own food. It is at this time that baby seals will be clubbed or shot to death. About 96% of the seals killed will be less than three months old. The operation benefits a small minority of boat captains armed with big ships and snowmobiles. Killing for profit.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Such cruelty to animals from an advanced country. Very sad.Buck up conservationists of Canada. we are all with you.
Sajan Mathew
Chennai. India