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Jace Shoemaker-Galloway

Until recently, Jace worked for her local school district teaching technology and Internet safety to young children. Today, Jace is a busy fulltime freelance writer.

Although the majority of her work focuses on parenting, children, technology and environmental concerns, she is also passionate about issues concerning animals.

As a former newspaper columnist, Jace's work can be seen both online and off. While most of her day is spent writing, she also works as an online safety educator and most importantly, a mom.

On the Brink of Extinction: Call to Close Cruel and Inhumane Tiger Farms


Officials from 13 nations are meeting to discuss conservation efforts to save the endangered tiger.   Officials from countries where tigers still roam - Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Russia, Thailand and Vietnam -  are taking part in the Asia Ministerial Conference (AMC) on Tiger Conservation. The conference runs from January 27 to January 30, 2010,  in Thailand.

No More Dog and Cat Meat in China?


In an effort to prevent animal abuse, China is taking steps to end a centuries-old tradition.  Recently proposed legislation would outlaw the human consumption or sale of cat and dog meat, often called “fragrant meat,” which is still considered a delicacy in some parts of China. 

World Watches as Lily the Bear Gives Birth Online


Lily, a wild three-year-old black bear, began labor on Thursday.  People around the world anxiously waited and watched for the arrival, which was shown live on the Internet.  While most first-time litters include one or two cubs, after nearly 22 hours of labor, Lily gave birth to a single cub on January 22, 2010. 

Help Needed for the Animals of Haiti: Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti


As people around the world watch the unimaginable images being streamed out of Haiti, humanitarian aid is finally reaching the people that have been devastated by the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck on January 12, 2010.   Food, water, medical provisions, shelter and supplies are slowly reaching those affected by the catastrophe. 

Pigs Buried Alive for Avalanche Research!


In order to save human lives and study the effects of being buried in avalanches, researchers buried live pigs in snow while monitoring them as they died.  The research was conducted in order to better understand the effects of oxygen deprivation from being buried in the snow as well as study the timescale of death. A total of 29 pigs were part of the two-week study.

Controversial Badger Cull to Combat TB in Cattle


Despite opposition, the Welsh government has given the green-light for a limited badger cull in an effort to combat bovine tuberculosis (TB) in Wales. The slaughter is expected to kill “around 1000” protected badgers. 

Record Number of Endangered Panthers Killed by Vehicles


According to Defenders of Wildlife, 2009 was a very bad year for the Florida panther, Puma concolor coryi. Nearly 20 percent of the Florida panther population was killed by vehicles last year. Years ago, these magnificent cats roamed free in eight states.  Today, less than 100 of the endangered panthers are believed to exist in the wild.

Unidentified Mosquito Species Killing Livestock


A sting from an unidentified mosquito has proven to be quite deadly for livestock in Pekanbaru, Indonesia.   According to Askardiya Ribudana Patrianov, head of Riau Province’s Department of Animal Husbandry and Animal Health, “tens of livestock” have died since the attacks began in December, 2009.  

Animal Slaughter Underway to Control Outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease



A confirmed outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in South Korea, has prompted officials to quarantine and slaughter animals to control the spread of the highly contagious viral disease.

Newly Discovered Crab Resembles Strawberries


Marine biologist Ho Ping-ho spotted two colorful crabs off the coast of Taiwan last June. Along with a team of researchers, Ho, Assistant Professor at National Taiwan Ocean University, found the female crabs off the coast near Kenting National Park.  The team, invited by Kenting National Park, was researching the environmental impact of an oil leak from a ship that ran aground when the discovery was made.

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