Written by PETA
By now, you've no doubt heard about the string of shark attacks on tourists off the Egyptian coast at the Sharm el-Sheikh resort, including one attack that killed a German woman. But do you know why the sharks suddenly started biting? Some officials believe the sharks were drawn to the area by a livestock ship that was allegedly dumping the carcasses of sheep into the Red Sea.
The Middle East is a frequent destination for ships from Australia carrying sheep who have been cast off by the wool industry or who were raised for lamb chops. (During last month's Eid al-Adha festival alone, Australia exported 800,000 sheep to the Middle East.) That's tens of thousands of sheep who are crammed onto huge, open-deck ships, packed together so tightly that many are often unable to reach food and water troughs. Hundreds may die during the grueling, weeks-long voyage.
A new investigation by Animals Australia documents the horrific fate of the survivors. Investigators filmed conscious animals who were thrown to the ground, trussed by all four legs, and slaughtered by having their throats cut open with dull knives.
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Animals Australia presented its findings to Australia's new agriculture minister, Joe Ludwig, who, one can only hope, will be more receptive than previous deaf, dumb, and blind administrations. Please write to Senator Ludwig and urge him to ban the export of live animals.
Written by Alisa Mullins
Some officials also believe that a shark trained by mossad was placed in the red sea (Gulf News). Makes you wonder. I think were on to something (nice to not require the facts) well heck makes for a better story any way). Locals argue that it has been due to excessive fishing.
This is nothing new! They do this to goats right in the heart of Paris! Slit their throats with dull knives and leave them laying there until they bleed to death. How can we help the animals when people can do this legally? Soon it'll be common practise in the U.S. Boycott companies who openly advertise their food as "halal." Don't let them profit off the animals' suffering.
I'm Muslim and I don't even believe in these inhumane acts that humans do upon innocent animals! They have just as much of a right to live as we do!
What about the biblical days of sacrafice
mr zamri Do you know the meaning of WRONG, how about CRUEL? You have no right to do that no matter what your mistaken ancestors wrote in the Quran. Killing a sheep will not absolve your sin. There are not enough sheep in the world..........
Mr.Zamri, yes its easy to make such a statement when your not being abused or having your throat cut !!
It does seem a bit strange, but some things are inevitable.
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