Circus tigers who were beaten with metal bars are finally rescued from Guatemala
Fifteen tigers and six lions who were subjected to horrific abuse in Guatemala have finally been rescued and will now live the rest of their lives at dedicated sanctuaries. The tigers were the target of a long and extremely dangerous rescue operation from Animal Defenders International (ADI) – who were reportedly intimidated by a mob …
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Joaquin Phoenix named PETA’s Person of the Year for his animal advocacy
The ‘Joker’ star has been honoured for his long standing dedication to seek welfare rights for animals. PETA kickstarted its 2019 award season by honouring Joaquin Phoenix with the ‘Person of the Year’ award. The actor has been vegan since the age of three and has been using his fame and popularity to consistently speak …
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Muzzled bear forced to dance to The Ting Tings in cruel Chinese zoo show
Shocking footage featuring a muzzled bear being forced to dance to music at a zoo in China has been revealed by animal rights activists. The abhorrent performance at Bifengxia Zoo in Ya’an, Sichuan includes a section where the bear is made to dance to “That’s Not My Name” by The Ting Tings. The visibly weak …
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Scientists disrupt poaching industry by making fake rhino horns from hair
Scientists are attempting to disrupt the illegal rhino poaching industry by developing a cheap fake rhino horn to devalue the real thing. Researchers hope that by flooding the rhino horn market with a cheap alternative which is very difficult to tell apart from the real thing, buyers and sellers will be confused by the product …
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Dead whale found with 100kg ‘litter ball’ of plastic trash in its stomach
A young sperm whale has been found dead on a Scottish beach with over 100kgs of plastic trash entangled into a tight ball in its stomach. The dead whale was found stranded on the sandbanks of Luskentyre Beach on the Isle of Harris in northern Scotland by locals. The Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme (SMASS) …
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Pamela Anderson urges PM Modi to promote veganism
Pamela Anderson has urged the Indian Prime Minister to promote veganism in a bid to fight climate change. TV Star Pamela Anderson posted an open letter on behalf of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to ban animal products from all government meetings and functions. She …
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London named the most vegan-friendly city of 2019
London has been named the most vegan-friendly city globally, according to an annual ranking survey. This is the second time in a row that UK’s capital retains its most vegan-friendly title. HappyCow is apparently the largest vegan and vegetarian restaurant guide in the world and the portal surveyed options in more than 180 countries to …
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Trump to secure a $1 million donation for veterans, if he goes vegan
A young vegan activist has challenged the US president to ditch animal products for a month in exchange for a $1 million donation for veterans Nine-year-old activist Evan from Melbourne, Fla., has challenged Donald Trump through a letter published in The New York Times in which he writes: “I’d like to make you an offer. …
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House of Fraser backtracks on decision to start selling fur following ‘tsunami of public protest’
House of Fraser has made a dramatic U-turn on its decision to reintroduce animal fur products following furious backlash from campaigners. The business banned fur over a decade ago, explaining its customers were against the animal product on ethical grounds, and the company has seen a ‘tsunami of public protest’ since it reintroduced fur. Humane …
Donkey rides banned in Costa Rica, but only if you’re over 12.5 stone
Animal welfare activists have welcomed a new law which bans people who weigh more than 12.5 stone (80kg) from riding donkeys in Costa Rica. The new ban, which will apply in a famous Costa del Sol resort, has been introduced by council authorities after a string of incidents involving donkeys carrying heavy tourists. The new …
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Cambodian slaughterhouse worker bursts into tears as he kills dog: “If I don’t kill you, I can’t feed my family”
A Cambodia dog meat trader has revealed he suffers from severe trauma from having to slaughter six animals each day. Khieu Chan works in the dog meat industry to cater for high demand in the country, but he bursts into tears when killing the animals. The slaughterhouse worker keeps dogs captive in small cages, and …
Nursery catering to 260 children adopts vegan menu to save the children and the planet’s future
Owners of a Chester nursery have decided to adopt a 100% vegan menu in a bid to make their business more sustainable, protect the environment and improve the children’s future. Claire and Stuart Taylor, co-owners of Jigsaw Day Nurseries on Wrexham Road, Chester, have 260 children at its Curzon House and Ash Tree Farm sites. …