Japan to kill 20,000 dolphins
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This is a heavy one. From October to April, Japanese fishermen will kill more than 20,000 dolphins and porpoises as part of their annual hunt. Officials claim the slaughter is a form of “pest control” (can you believe that?) to offset the amount of fish the dolphins eat. But, the reality is, the butchered dolphins are sold off to supermarkets and grocery stores.
Japanese fishermen have said they are worried their government will soon shut them down in light of international outrage over the hunt. Sounds like a good idea to me! Contact the Japanese Embassy today and tell Japan to stop the slaughter.