Canada Bans the Hunting of Baby Seals
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Ecology and the Environment Series
- Categories: Government and Politics, Environmental Issues
- Subcategories: Animals, Endangered Species, Zoology, Laws, Acts, Legislation, Ecology, Environment, Conservation
- Curriculum: Canadian History
- Geographical Location: Canada
- Date: October 15, 1969
Article abstract: In response to protests from animal-rights advocates and conservationists, the Canadian government announced that it would ban the hunting of baby harp seals beginning in 1970.
Summary of Event
In the late 1960’s pictures of Canadian and Norwegian seal hunters clubbing helpless seal pups for their valuable white pelts were widely publicized in newspapers, magazines, and filmed documentaries throughout the world. The pictures showed female seals watching their babies"who looked especially appealing because of their big eyes, and their...
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