Tom Hardy condemns elephant poaching: ‘We are only as blind as we want to be’
Tom Hardy has spoken out against the elephant posting industry in Botswana by sharing scientific research which reveals catastrophic damage to the species. The UK actor posted on his Instagram page to draw the attention of millions of fans to a study by Elephants Without Borders. The study, named Evidence of a Growing Elephant Poaching …
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Video exposes the horrific truth behind elephant tourism in Thai zoo
A new video exposes brutal practices in a Thai zoo which has been accused of abusing elephants, monkeys and other animals. The footage from PETA Asia reveals barren pens, open wounds and animals jabbed with spikes – which the group says is filmed at Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo in Thailand. PETA Asia said it …
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Sadistic slaughterhouse worker poses with severed lamb ears on his head in gory selfies
Warning: This article contains graphic imagery which some readers may find upsetting Animal rights activists have exposed a sadistic slaughterhouse worker who posed with the severed ears of a lamb on his head. Images show a blood-spattered man holding a baby lamb, and another with severed ears, which were originally accompanied with the caption ‘Baaaa’. …
WATCH: Russell Brand says vegans simply ‘don’t want blood on their hands’ in new podcast
Russell Brand has been in and out of a plant-based lifestyle over the years, but the latest evidence suggests he may have finally made a long-term commitment to veganism after revealing passionate views on his latest podcast. The British comedian welcomed Kip Anderson, the director of pro-veganism documentaries ‘Cowspiracy’ and ‘What The Health’. The films …
Help end cages for all UK farm animals by signing this petition
The UK government has been told to outlaw cages for all farm animals in a new campaign. The movement launched by Compassion in World Farming aims to allow all farmyard animals freedom from enclosures by law. A typical impression of a farmyard depicts happy animals roaming freely around a field, but in reality billions of …
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McDonald’s customers confront vegan activist and munch burgers in his face
Meat-eating McDonald’s customers confronted a vegan activist outside a restaurant in Wales and ate burgers in his face. Eiren Donnelly, 21, wrote messages on the pavement in chalk to discourage diners from eating in McDonald’s in Swansea. The university student wrote ‘Happy meals harm your child’, ‘come get some cancer’, ‘welcome to McDeath’ and ‘dead …
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Cambodia bans elephant rides at Angkor Wat
Cambodia has announced plans to ban elephant rides at the iconic Angkor Wat religious monument. The world’s largest temple complex is routinely filled with tourists who take up offers of elephant rides despite the immense suffering caused to the animals. 2.5 million tourists visit the attraction every year, and currently 14 elephants are relentlessly worked …
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Thousands of golden retrievers ‘with sadness in their eyes’ saved from China’s dog meat trade
An animal rescue charity is dedicated to saving golden retrievers from China’s dog meat trade, and has rescued thousands of animals to date. Retrieve a Golden of the Midwest saves abused and neglected dogs of all kinds from cruelty, but recently set on a mission to rescue huge numbers of golden retrievers from China. RAGOM …
Owner who brought camel to music festival claims it ‘loves drum and bass’
A woman has given a bizarre defense against animal rights activists who criticised her for bringing a camel to a music festival, claiming the animal is a massive drum and bass fan. Images of the camel at the Land Beyond Festival were met with outrage on social media, as it was paraded around drunken festival-goers. …
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Hunter who fed live cubs to his hounds spared jail
A hunter who fed live fox cubs to his hounds has been spared jail time, leading to outrage from animal rights groups and calls for tougher laws. Paul Oliver was given a 16-week suspended jail term for allowing the ‘terrible, terrifying’ deaths of four fox cubs which after he let his hounds eat them alive. …
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2,000 hippos saved from slaughter by activists in Zambia
Zambia has cancelled plans to kill thousands of wild hippos following intense campaigning by animal rights groups. Zambia has more hippos than any other country in the world, and the Government came under fire after it announced controversial plans to ‘cull’ 2,000 animals over five years in Luangwa Valley. Hippo teeth, tusks and trophies in …
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Chimpanzee meat is being eaten across the UK
Chimpanzee meat is being smuggled into Britain and sold at markets across the country, a top scientist has revealed. The endangered species which shares 99% of its DNA with humans is being widely eaten in the UK, particularly at celebrations such as weddings. Dr Ben Garrod, a primate scientist from the University of East Anglia, …
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