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| A total ban on hunting humpback whales is enacted (1963) | |
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| WHALES These are currently the biggest creatures on Earth. They have also become a symbol of international protection, and whale-hunting Japan has become a target of worldwide criticism. The argument that eating whales is an important part of Japanese culture does not seem to be effective. | |