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A pregnant vegan’s husband said she should eat meat to keep the baby healthy, and reaction is mixed

A pregnant vegan whose husband kept suggesting she should eat meat to keep the baby healthy has been faced with a mixed reaction online. The mother-to-be posted on Mumsnet using the handle ElizabethForever, asking for advice about her situation. She explained that she has been vegan since birth in a family of vegans, and that …

Retired businessman has hunted ‘over 500’ big animals

Activists have condemned a former businessman who has been celebrated as an ‘elite’ trophy hunter for killing hundreds of animals for sport. 74-year-old Brit Malcolm King has won several awards for so-called ‘achievements’ in the hunting industry. He’s been pictured with the dead bodies of several large animals including bears and mountain goats, and recognised …

Man kills seagull for stealing his chips, locals demand cull

It was just your run-of-the-mill holiday for John Llewellyn-Jones as he was soaking in the atmosphere of seaside town Weston-Super-Mare in North Somerset, UK. Last July, as Britain basked in its hottest summer on record, the 64-year-old Welshman was acting just your typical day-tripper likes to – digging into a delicious packet of steaming hot chips. …

Disney’s ‘dumbo’ remake hailed for ‘surprising pro-animal rights agenda’

The remake of Dumbo has a ‘blessedly surprising pro-animal rights agenda’, according to one film critic who was given an advanced viewing of the highly anticipated movie. Disney’s remake does not premiere until March 29, but many film critics have been given a sneak-peak. Original The original movie, released in 1941, features a young circus elephant …

Gordon Ramsay Tells Piers Morgan To ‘Go F*** Yourself’ In Response To Vegan Roast Criticism

Gordon Ramsay has told Piers Morgan to ‘Go f*** yourself’ on live television after the Good Morning Britain presenter said the chef’s vegan roast looked ‘revolting’. Ramsay appeared on Saturday Night Live, hosted by fellow Brit James Corden, and the presenter showed viewers the chef’s new vegan option. “Your restaurant in London, the Bread Street …

Report: maps show how 1,200 species are ‘almost certainly’ doomed to extinction

More than 1,200 species are doomed to extinction if new conservation tactics are not introduced, research has revealed. A study from scientists at Australia’s University of Queensland and the Wildlife Conservation Society analysed the difficulties faced by 5,457 different species. It determined which parts of the world are most at risk of suffering biodiversity loss …

Slaughterhouses lead to ‘increased rates of violent crime’ against humans

Animal rights activists are demanding slaughterhouse closures in Australia, and they’ve added an extra factor to the mix to convince officials of the harm the businesses have on society. Protesters often follow the line of being vegan for the animals, but the Animal Justice Party (AJP) in Victoria, Australia is highlighting the risk to human …

New ‘Moo Free’ vegan chocolate range to be stocked in 413 Marks and Spencer stores across UK

Moo Free has launched a new vegan chocolate range in UK supermarket Marks and Spencer. The ethics-focused brand has partnered with the premium supermarket to launch its vegan ‘milk’ chocolate bars across 413 food halls. Co-founder Mike Jessop told Totally Vegan Buzz in a statement: “This is a perfect partnership between two quality and ethics-focused businesses. …

Vegan vending machines filled with healthy snacks, chocolate, crisps and sandwiches are now a thing

New vegan vending machines containing healthy snacks, chocolate, crisps, wraps and sandwiches are hitting the streets. The machines full of plant-based treats are popping up on the streets of Bristol, UK thanks to up-and-coming company Vegan Vend, and the business plans to expand across the country. The group secured funding on a Kickstarter campaign to …

Watch: Jaguar ‘attacks’ woman who crosses zoo barrier to take selfie

A woman has apologised after she crossed a concrete barrier to take a selfie next to a jaguar enclosure, which led the animal to claw at her arm through the cage. Phone camera footage shows the woman moaning in pain on the floor after the jaguar grabbed the woman’s arm after she got too close …

Manchester United footballers are hooked on vegan food thanks to vegan star Chris Smalling

Manchester United footballers have been lured into embracing a plant-based diet thanks to vegan star Chris Smalling. The defender turned vegan thanks to his wife Sam, and has reported feeling fitter and stronger than ever since making the switch. Model Sam had shown Chris the ropes to aid his switch to veganism, and she passed …

Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Waitrose and Lidl urgently recall ‘vegan’ products which contain milk

Major supermarkets have been forced to recall a long list of products which are advertised as vegan, but have been discovered to contain milk. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) reported numerous products which cause a potential danger to the health of people with lactose intolerance or allergies. The news will also anger vegans, who avoid any …