Brazil, the fifth largest nation in the world, contains a vast variety of ecosystems ranging from the Amazon rain forest to the Pantanal wetlands. The Country is a rich source of exotic species including brilliantly colored insects, fish, and birds such as the endangered blue macaw as well as jaguars, alligators and giant tortoises.
Summary: Sao Paulo state becomes the first Brazilian state to enact a law banning the killing of stray dogs and cat as a population control practice. The law n. 12.916 was enacted in April 16, 2008. The law asserts that animal control agencies shall work together with non-profits and other organizations to reach the law’s objective which is the sterilization of domestic animals as a form of population control, to establish adoption centers, and to put forward adoption programs for stray animals. In addition, the animal control agencies shall promote educational programs about responsible pet ownership.
Sao Paulo state becomes the first Brazilian state to enact a law banning the killing of stray dogs and cat as a population control practice. The law n. 12.916 was enacted in April 16, 2008. The law asserts that animal control agencies shall work together with non-profits and other organizations to reach the law’s objective which is the sterilization of domestic animals as a form of population control, to establish adoption centers, and to put forward adoption programs for stray animals. In addition, the animal control agencies shall promote educational programs about responsible pet ownership.
Summary: This law of Brazil seeks to protect wildlife and plants of the country, particularly endangered species.
This law of Brazil seeks to protect wildlife and plants of the country, particularly endangered species.
Summary: Article 8 of the Constitution provides for legal concern about animals.(See, VII. of Paragraph 1.)
Article 8 of the Constitution provides for legal concern about animals.(See, VII. of Paragraph 1.)
Summary: Constituiclo Federal do Brazil - Protecclo dos Animais
Constituiclo Federal do Brazil - Protecclo dos Animais
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Apresentação | 9
EDITORIAL
Heron José de Santana Gordilho
1. PORQUE É CRIME ESMAGAR UM PEIXINHO DOURADO?: DANO, VÍTIMA E A ESTRUTURA DOS CRIMES ANTI-CRUELDADE
Why is it a crime to stomp on a goldfish?: harm, victimhood and the structure of anti-cruelty offenses
Luis Chiesa
Editorial | 9
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