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Wilderness animal welfare activist and author Chris Mercer has won an international award

in recognition of his work in fighting canned hunting in South Africa.

30 December 2006

Canned hunting is the practice where trophy animals are bred in captivity and are released solely for hunters to kill them.

Mercer was awarded the prestigious Marchig Animal Welfare Award for 2006 for his work.

On receiving the award earlier this month, Mercer joined an elite group of concerned conservationists who have been given this award over the years for their efforts in reducing or eliminating activities anywhere in the world where there is proven cruelty to animals....


Source: Recognition in canned hunting fight


Date: 2006-12-30