Anna Hennessey

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  Anna commented on the article | over 2 years ago

  When Some Species Are Special

  I think the issue of a species vs. the individual is one of the main obstacles that prevents animal rights advocates and environmentalists from working together more.  In general, a species is not of major concern with environmentalists unless it is endangered.  On the other hand, when there are too many of a species harming an ecosystem (like kangaroos in Australia) environmentalists are more than willing to support culls.

  
  

  It does beg the question of what is the humane thing to do when a species is overabundant to the extent that is damaging an ecosystem and harming other species (which is made up of individuals.)  Do animal rights advocates believe there is such a thing as harmful species overpopulation?  And, if there is, what is the humane action?  Or should there be no action at all?

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  Anna commented on the article | over 2 years ago

  Fundraising for Animals by Endangering and Killing Animals: Take Action

  I'm not totally surprised by HSMO's actions.  How many animal rescuers and volunteers do you know that go out and have a burger after a few hours of work?  There is a sharp disconnect that is pretty hard to understand, but is very common.