. As part of an EU-Life re-introduction of species in areas where these are extinct, a lynx from Switzerland has been released into the forests of Rhineland-Palatinate. Mala, this is the name of the female lynx, will be monitored by means of a special collar for the duration of one year, in order to observe …
In search of inner peace * Alla ricerca della Pace interiore
About twenty years ago I met Hervé, later also Julie. With my husband we participated in workshops organized at the Centro Lungta founded by both spouses in Mergoscia. We learned not only the basis of Lu Jong - Tibetan healing yoga, but also had meetings with Buddhist monk Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche. We have a very …
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Animal trade for medicine purpose?
Post taken from: Serbian Animals Voice (SAV) & venus2407 World Animals Voice Who heard their scream, thinks of children’s voices. Fear of death, wounding and desperate children’s voices. Collarbears release these terrible screams twice a day. If they still have the strength. Bile juice is taken twice a day in an unbearable procedure. For this …
A matter of choice * una questione di scelta
As much I read about it, as much I see that kind of movies… there is a strange deep feeling arising in my being. Sometimes I'm up to think "Gee, I can't bear anything more, like this cruelty without any meaning…" And I have to force myself to watch to the end the movie, with …
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London a place to discover
See some more descriptions and pictures at this link Actually, between 1985 and 1997 I had been hundred of times in London! When flying with the Airbus 310 (Swissair), the night's stop in LHR were the great occasion to visit the city and attend to many musicals, or classical music concerts. I loved (and still …
From “Animals Australia”…
See here on VIMEO the 1 min. movie I share this plea, with love and hope. The hope I always bring alive, doing what I do for the sake of the sentient beings we just call “animals”. I wish you all the best for the upcoming New Year, with better solutions against all type …
Meet Robin… my new companion
Each Autumn, I receive a lovingly visit in our garden! But I'm not sure he's the same one of the previous years. It's so strange, but I didn't give him a name... maybe because a blog friend of mine, she had for several years the visit of Mir, a beautiful robin, and she now misses …
175 Signs-of-Justice from Around the Globe
by Stacey Source Veganism: A Truth Whose Time Has Come Posted by M. (known as) “Butterflies” Katz See all the pictures at this link-page: Stand united against ALL oppression and injustice. In these brilliant signs from around the world, you’ll see many of the messages state that all oppression and injustice is connected. The signs …
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Clean Up Day…but it shoudn’t be necessary!
To gather the garbage that others throw carelessly into nature... is certainly a very altruistic and admirable gesture. Even more beautiful would be if people brought respect to Nature, avoiding to throw around every kind of crap! We collected two rusty bicycles, computer parts, road signs, table pedestals, eternit plates (with asbestos) in addition to …
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The promise * La promessa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOlGo-QbXMc Crossing with the cinema time and imagination, Oscar winner Gabriele Salvatores signs for Almo Nature a contemporary fairy tale whose protagonists man, the wolf, and the dog. A lovely short video to show us how to prove compassion and respect towards all the other species, as well... ...oOo... Attraversando con il cinema …
Arosa – Graubünden
A volte ci mettiamo a programmare viaggi in terre lontane, oltre oceano e magari sopportando delle trasferte di giorni interi... quando in verità, abbiamo posti incantevoli ad un paio d'ore d'auto da dove viviamo. A Sara Luna è stato offerto un corso di musica da camera di una settimana ad Arosa, nel canton Grigioni (avendo …
Roma e Calabria
On the road to Calabria, in the most southerly part of Italy, we stayed two nights in Rome. The Eternal City has always fascinated me and every occasion for a visit is always welcomed with joy (see more photos here). But long-standing friends also live in Rome, and with Nunzia I share the passion of …
Conference of the WWF Sections Switzerland * Conferenza delle sezioni WWF 2018
Once a year, all the Swiss WWF Sections meet to discuss topics and strategies, put priorities and get updated about the many projects going on especially in our Country. This weekend, I had the Chance to attend with my husband, President of the Swiss Italian part, and himself a "volunteer" too. After the greetings of …
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Why let the hunters kill them? * perché lasciarli ammazzare?
Non più specie “strettamente protetta”, ma solamente “protetta”. Il Consiglio degli Stati ha deciso martedì che sarà più facile abbattere i lupi, declassandone il grado di protezione. Con 29 voti contro 14 è stata respinta una proposta della sinistra di rinviare al Governo la modifica della legge federale sulla caccia. La revisione – di cui …
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Protection dogs for flocks * cani da protezione per le greggi
The presence of large predators (in this case I refer especially to the wolf) always have a disproportionate impact on public opinion, and this is caused by the loss of habit to live with them. More than a century ago, in our territory wolves were present in the valleys and pre-Alpine areas and …
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The protection of species in the target * La protezione delle specie nel mirino
WWF Stories: La protezione delle specie nel mirino copyright WWF The beaver, the lynx, the wolf and many other threatened wildlife that populate Switzerland may soon lose the protection they enjoy. Parliament is debating the revision of the hunting law. Soon the regulation of the effects of different protected species and their preventive …
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On the Atlantic coast: Portugal * Portogallo
For a long time I had promised my mother to take her to Fátima, a Marian place of worship linked to the apparition in 1917 of the Blessed Virgin Mary to three young shepherds. I had already been a couple of times in Portugal, several years ago. I had visited Lisbon and Porto during the …
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Environmental imbalance and biodiversity * Disequilibrio ambientale e biodiversità
The philosopher Carlo Sini has simplified the problem of biodiversity decline by stating that it is a disequilibrium between "prey" and "predators" that in the long run will cause the collapse of an entire ecosystem. But what is an ecosystem, also called an ecological unit? It is a set of living organisms of plants and …
Question of conscience? Not only… questione di coscienza? Non solo…
In recent years, despite the wisdom of age, I have often confronted myself with difficult situations that have put a strain on my tolerance and patience. I think it happens to everyone, sooner or later. Perhaps, it is a question of acute sensitivity or progressive intolerance. I procrastinate writing on the blog, to avoid disturbing …
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Peace of mind and body in Kerala
More pictures here * ulteriori fotografie I desperately needed rest, to recharge the batteries and to dedicate myself solely to my health and mind care. With Nadia, a friend I've known for 40 years, I knew I could easily do this kind of experience. Ayurveda is a complete science, thousands of years old, that …
Protecting the swiss alps with blankets * coperte sul ghiacciaio del Rodano
The blankets covering part of the Rhône Glacier are inexpensive polyester fleece. Photograph by James Balog, National Geographic Read the whole article on National Geographic! Good, I'm a Swiss citizen and quite worried about what is happening, not only on our alps but all over the world. Should we cover the entire north and south …
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Where love does miracles: Cat Shelter Felix
n I love to help out people who care about animals. I feel a real deep respect and admiration for humans who really take the trouble to help "the voiceless"... On this planet, millions of animals are mistreated, killed for a sadistic purpose, eaten, kept in cages or chained... There are few organizations (PETA, WWF, …
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Why support such horror? * Perché sostenere questo orrore?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/koreandogs/22489154907 This is why you should have boycotted PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics or any trip to South Korea, A Dog and Cat Eating Nation! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uO7dTlnWE6M&feature=youtu.be&has_verified=1 National Olympic Committees: did they take a stand in PyeongChang 2018 against the dog and cat meat trade? National Olympic Committees: PyeongChang, South Korea, set to play host to the …
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Review of Animal Victories in 2017 — Peace Fur Paws * Vittorie animaliste
The past year has brought on positive change to animals around the world. From putting an end to animals used in experiments to fashion moguls who have stopped using animal fur in their clothing to the many circus bans aimed at improving the well-being of animals. 2017 has seen many victories that we hope continues […] …
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“Vegan 2017” the movie
It's not a transitory fashion... it's the only solution for your health, for the health of Planet Earth. TO SAVE OUR PLANET EARTH. There are no excuses. You can easily change from an omnivore diet to a vegetarian or vegan diet. You shall try, to believe how simple it is! Now people talk about …
(attempted) rescue of escaped cat * (tentato) salvataggio di un gatto fugitivo
I went out to buy a sandwich (the two cups of soup were not enough), on my way back to the office I see that there is a certain excitement in front of the Paolino bar, next to the Globus. A big cat (probable a main coon) cream-orange color is sprawled on a chair near a …
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The Lynx, Europe’s biggest cat * La lince
See original post wildlife-reporter.com Europe’s biggest wild cat, the Lynx, is weighing anywhere between 30 Kg (the Eurasian Lynx) and 9 Kg (the Iberian Lynx) and up to 70 cm height. It is considered a national animal in the Republic of Macedonia and is displayed on the reverse of the 5 dinars coin. It is …
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Caring for our body and soul * Prenderci cura di corpo e mente
Did you ever think about that "Knowing what to do", and actually "doing it" are quite different things? Caring for your body is like other aspects of ‘goodness’. If you work on developing your “moral compass”, then you will be able to apply it by doing the right thing for your body too. Of course, …
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What do we eat? * Cosa mangiamo?
Source LIVEKINDLY by Katie Pevreall, Co-Founder, Senior Editor & Journalist – Bristol, UK | Contactable via: katie@livekindly.co and Stacey of our-compass.org A new Netflix series exploring the corruption and concerning practices of the food industry is set to air in early 2018. Rotten will be available on the streaming site as of January 5th next …
Interview with “Mr. Bad Wolf” * Intervista con il “Grosso Lupo Cattivo”
picture copyright Jiajia on Flickr.com Original post form: Wildlife reporter Wildlife-Reporter: If we would have a “TIME” magazine type of nomination, you would definitely be on the cover of the 2017 edition. Not once you made the headline in Europe, you made a remarkable comeback in Greece, France, Italy and even Germany, you have been …
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Claudine Giovannoni 