By Alexis Corine McGowan From time to time people have grown up thinking the norm of having a big cat perform in a circus or kept as some pet for personal use or entertainment. There are known public records of the dangerous consequences when keeping big cats. As shared in an article written in the Animal Welfare Institute stating, “Since 1990, there have been at least 400 dangerous incidents involving captive big cats in 46 states and the District of Columbia.” The numbers are alarming, but this can all be solved by not allowing people to own big cats as a pet or some sort of “act” in a circus or any sort of performance done by these WILD animals. Which can all be stopped by having the … [Read more...] about Big cat policy: Safe or misguided?
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Lead ammo illegal in 2019 while animals suffer
By Clarissa Toll |Staff Writer| Lead ammunition will be illegal in 2019. Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 711 into law on Oct. 11 making California the first state to outlaw lead bullets for hunting purposes. The legislation was pushed by the Humane Society of the United States and will be put into effect due to continued lead poisoning found in California wildlife. The LA Zoo is currently treating 21 California Condors for malnutrition and having a disease that stops the stomach from moving food, according to Zoo officials in a recent press release. Scientists believe these are symptoms from the birds’ ingesting carcasses killed with lead ammunition. According to a … [Read more...] about Lead ammo illegal in 2019 while animals suffer
Coyote Watch: Students celebrate Earth Day by expressing concern for the planet
By Lupe Duran |Staff Writer| What did you do on Earth Day and why do you feel it’s necessary to get involved on this day? Earth Day, celebrated April 22, a day where everyone comes together to do their small part and make a big difference on the planet we call home. Four CSUSB students shared their stance on Earth Day and showed there’s many ways to do your part, reminding us that we should remember to take care of the Earth not just on this one day but every day. (Tiffiny Gaston, Senior) “This Earth Day, I attempted to decrease the amount of energy I used. I turned my television off, and other electrical appliances. I also used the stairs instead of taking the … [Read more...] about Coyote Watch: Students celebrate Earth Day by expressing concern for the planet