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Canada bans captivity and breeding of dolphins, whales and orcas

Canada’s government has officially passed a bill which outlaws the captivity and breeding of dolphins, whales or orcas. The ‘Free Willy’ bill means anyone keeping the animals illegally will face fines of up to $150,000 USD. Animal rights organisations celebrated the victory which they have battling to achieve for many years. “Nothing fantastic ever happens …

Raw meat thrown at peaceful vegan activists

Abusive meat eaters threw a piece of raw cow’s flesh at a group of peaceful vegans who were mourning the death of slaughterhouse animals. Members of Sussex Animal Save (SAS) were holding a monthly demonstration near Tottingworth Farm, Sussex, UK when a car drove past and a passenger flung the cow’s meat at the vegans. …

Protester chained to slaughterhouse machinery is ‘almost decapitated’ when it suddenly turns on

When 600 activists descended on Petaluma’s Reichardt Duck Farm in San Francisco, one protester almost paid the ultimate price in his attempts to fight for abused animals. A huge protest at the farm saw 100 activists of global organisation Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) arrested last week. Protesters were filmed taking dead animals from the farm …

Lewis Hamilton blasts ‘upsetting’ annual slaughter of dolphins

Vegan Formula 1 champ Lewis Hamilton has slammed the slaughter of whales and dolphins in a furious social media post. The vegan athlete shared a disturbing image from Save the Reef which exposes the yearly killing of sea life in the Faroe Islands. “This is so upsetting. How can you honestly do this to another …

Major retailers ditch huge dairy farm following chilling undercover footage of abused calves

Major retailers are lining up to ditch a huge dairy farm in Florida after an undercover investigation revealed horrific abuse inflicted on calves. The investigation from the Animal Recovery Mission showed workers kicking, throwing, beating and burning young cows at Fair Oakes Farm in Newton County. At least three retailers have pulled the farm’s Fairlife …

Ricky Gervais slams video of man smashing cake into a lion’s face

‘Dirty, worthless filth’ – this was the description British comedian Ricky Gervais gave to a group of men who were filmed smashing a birthday cake into a lion’s head. The video surfaced on Twitter of a group of men who taunt a lion by sitting around the animal, before one of them slams the dessert …

WATCH: Former dairy farmer says old job ‘haunts me to this day’

A former dairy farmer has promised never to stop speaking out against her former industry in a powerful speech. Jessica Strathdee transitioned from full-on meat eater to dedicated vegan in a lightbulb moment after she gave birth to her first child. The former farmer said she had a revelation when she began breastfeeding her baby. …

Nevada bans all cosmetics tested on animals in groundbreaking ruling

In a huge progression for animal rights, Nevada has signed off legislation to ban the sale of any cosmetics which have been tested on animals. Manufacturers will have to turn their backs on any products which use the cruel tests from January next year. The landmark ruling follows California’s lead, making Nevada the second state …

75 vegan activists arrested as riot police meet 600 protesters at slaughterhouse

More than 600 activists descended on a slaughterhouse in California, and 75 were arrested after the group removed 32 ducklings from the farm. Global animal rights group Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) occupied Reichardt Duck Farm, a massive slaughterhouse in Petaluma. Members locked their necks to the slaughterhouse shackles, gate, and other machinery and took ducklings …

One of South Korea’s biggest dog meat factories closes due to falling demand and relentless activism

A huge dog meat market in South Korea is being closed down as the trade’s popularity drastically declines – thanks to the tireless work of animal rights activists. The Gupo market in Busan is one of the largest remaining markets in South Korea, which is the biggest producer of dog meat in the world killing …

WATCH: Jason Momoa shaves his beard to convince you to ditch plastic

Game of Thrones superstar Jason Momoa has shaved his iconic beard to promote the use of recyclable materials. Momoa featured in the first season of the world-beating show as fan-favourite character Khal Drogo. The leader of the Dothraki’s long beard signified his record as a seasoned warrior, but Momoa has released a video named ‘Goodbye …

Mixed reaction to Natalie Portman documentary which showcases ‘humane’ farmers

A new animal rights documentary fronted by vegan superstar Natalie Portman has caused controversy due to its refusal to condemn the meat industry as a whole. ‘Eating animals’ is produced and narrated by Portman, and will debut at UK cinemas this week. The main goal of the film is to expose horrific conditions in the …