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Wildfire’s cause a ‘holocaust of destruction’ on Australia’s iconic Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island is one of Australia’s most iconic locations due to its thriving wildlife, but bushfires have devastated the island and left some areas beyond recognition.  Experts have described the impact of the bushfires as a ‘holocaust of destruction’ as a third of the island has been completely brought to ashes.  The Flinders Chase National …

Baby elephants ‘broken’ by online traders who sell them to so-called animal ‘sanctuaries’

An investigation into the animal tourism industry in Thailand has revealed how baby elephants are ‘broken’ by online traders who sell them to companies posing as animal sanctuaries.  Young elephants are separated from their mothers soon after birth and forced to learn tricks by trainers who jab them with metal hooks. Tourists must ensure they …

Pregnant cow saved after kneeling in front of slaughterhouse workers ‘with tears in her eyes begging them to spare her’

A pregnant cow’s life has been saved after an emotional video from a slaughterhouse captured the hearts of the Chinese public and led to £2,700 in donations.  Footage showed the cow kneeling in front of slaughterhouse employees and appearing to cry in a pose which appears as if she is begging for her life to …

Mountain gorilla recovers dramatically thanks to ‘extreme conservation’

As the catastrophic effects of climate change devastate species around the world, it’s worth celebrating the success stories which conservationists battle so hard to achieve.  One such story is that of the mountain gorilla. The majestic animal was at one stage expected to be extinct as early as 2000 as numbers dramatically declined throughout the …

WATCH: Good Morning Britain presenter brands Sydney MP a ‘climate change denier’

Weather presenter on Good Morning Britain Laura Tobin has called out an Australian politician for being a ‘climate change denier’ in a live TV confrontation. Tobin challenged MP Craig Kelly during a debate about the bushfires which have devastated Australia. The debate clearly infuriated the presenter as she cut across Kelly after the MP said …

Mining billionaire claims Australian bushfires were caused by arsonists

The boss of a huge mining company has claimed that arsonists are to blame for the bushfires which have devastated Australia.  Andrew Forest is the founder of Fortescue Metals, and while he has pledged $70 million to help recovery efforts the billionaire said climate change is only a ‘small part’ of the problem.  Experts have …

Suspect lured seagulls into parking lot with popcorn and ran them over

Police in Maryland, US are appealing for information after discovering a shocking case of animal abuse. Officers reported an incident in which an individual lured seagulls into a parking lot with popcorn and then purposefully ran them over.  Police revealed the horrific scene at a parking lot in Laurel and appealed for help to find …

Zoo boss slams animal captivity and says all zoos should be closed…including his own

The boss of a UK zoo has had a dramatic change of heart about his business and called for all zoos to be closed down.  Chairman of Howletts Wild Animal Park in Kent, Damian Aspinall, said zoos across the world are guilty of exaggerating their conservation impacts while hiding shocking procedures and conditions for animals. …

Sales of foie gras surge in New York as ban approaches

Sales of foie gras in New York have surged as a ban on the sale of the product across the city draws closer.  Landmark legislation passed in October will outlaw the fatty liver from 2022 onwards, but despite increasing condemnation of its cruel production methods, sales on New York have increased by 30 percent.  The …

Vegan artist has 40,000 tattoos – one for each animal slaughtered every second

An artist has gone to incredible lengths to raise awareness for the vegan cause. Alfredo Meschi has 40,000 tattoos – one for every animal killed each second at the hands of humans. The thought-provoking vegan activist had each and every black cross inscribed with vegan ink drawn on his skin within just one year. The …

Hidden cameras reveal workers punching, kicking and beating calves with sticks at dairy farm

An 18-month hidden camera investigation into UK dairy farms has sparked a huge campaign to reveal the truth behind the industry.  The investigation by animal rights group Surge – led by Ed Winters, AKA Earthling Ed – involved undercover investigators obtain footage from dairy farms across the UK.  Surge told Totally Vegan Buzz the footage …

Rich businessman kills two baby elephants and poses by their corpses

A rich businessman has been slammed by animal rights activists after killing two baby elephants and posing beside their corpses. Mike Jines, from Georgia, US, shot two elephants believed to be babies in 2018 in Zimbabwe, and has faced intense criticism since pictures of the hunt surfaced on social media.  The hunter is seen posing …