the recent news about the death of 11 rare Siberian tigers in a Chinese Zoo due to starvation (read:) makes me wonder (in slight disgust) about the state of animal welfare in China. What are the many zoos in China for if they don't even take care of their animals well? I'm not gonna argue about the ethics of having zoos in the first place here; it is the fact that thousands and thousands of animals are suffering in China and because of China that makes me feel a sense of despair at what can be done. The fur and food trade in China plays a major part in Canada's seal hunt, the massive skinning of dogs and cats, illegal poaching of wildlife which occurs in other countries such as Africa and so on.
Not that I hate China, i just wish that the Chinese government stops squabbling over politics and money and start looking at things that needs their concern the most. More needs to be done to highlight to the Chinese people about the dark-side of TCM as well.
On a lighter note, check out this deep-sea vampire squid that has a quirky ability to turn itself inside out to avoid predators: here!
