Lion bites off finger after man puts hand in cage
The man was teasing the animal to impress onlookers. A horrifying video has captured the moment a caged lion bites off the finger of a Jamaica zookeeper who put his hand inside the enclosure. The incident took place at Jamaica Zoo, near Santa Cruz in St Elizabeth, Jamaica. The footage, which has gone viral on …
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Spanish police seize β¬29m haul of stuffed endangered animals
The Civil Guard described the collection as the country’s “largest haul of nationally-protected taxidermied animals and one of the largest in Europeβ. Spanish police have seized one of the largest hauls of animal taxidermy in Europe, after an industrial warehouse in BΓ©tera, Valencia was found to contain more than 1000 specimens including stuffed rhinos, polar …
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Advertising watchdog bans vegan ad for βobjectifyingβ nude male model
βTaking the image, the β#nothingtohideβ strapline and the placement of the bottle into account, we considered that the ad was likely to have the effect of objectifying the man by using his physical features to draw attention to an unrelated product.β The advertising watchdog has banned a vegan advert following a complaint from a member …
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Chelsea footballer Ben Chilwell filmed getting his cheap thrills from animal exploitation
The 25-year-old footballer is under fire after being filmed in a sick tug-of-war challenge with a caged tiger. Ben Chilwell, who was part of England’s squad for last summer’s European Championships, was filmed playing tug of war with a tiger. In the video, Chilwell, along with four other people, is seen heaving a rope with …
Cheltenham festival death toll rises to three, calls renewed to ban βthe horror showβ
βMore deaths are likely to follow, as horses used for racing commonly die of fatal injuries such as broken backs or are killed after sustaining broken legsβ, says PETA The death toll at the ongoing Cheltenham festival has reached three. This year, Shallwehaveonemore, Born Patriot and Mindsmadeup have all died in the race week taking …
Ex SeaWorld orca trainer urges Brits to βthink twice before paying to see marine animals performing tricksβ
“The power to shut down these cruel parks lies in every visitorβs hands.β An ex- SeaWorld trainer is urging the Brits to stop supporting marine parks this summer because of the rampant animal cruelty prevalent in these commercial settings. John Hargrove was a top ranked Sr. Orca Trainer in SeaWorld and later at Marineland in …
Vegan charity calls for criminal investigation of ‘Jackass Forever’ animal stunts
βNo one is above the law and that while the rest of the world wants to save bees and recognizes animals as sentient individuals, these jackasses exploit and abuse them for fun.β βJackass Foreverβ is being slammed for animal cruelty by leading animal charity, PETA. The latest American reality slapstick comedy is the first Jackass …
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Disney completes ‘mission’ to add plant-based items to every menu
βOur goal was to ensure that our guestsβ¦ would be able to find fun and flavorful plant-based menu items across our parks and resorts.β Disney has finally managed to accomplish its βmission of a more inclusive menuβ for its visitors to enjoy on vacation. The American multinational entertainment and media conglomerate has completed an initiative …
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MasterChef Ecuador makes contestants use endangered animal meat in challenge: sparks outrage
MasterChef contestants were challenged to cook meals using meat obtained from animals including shark, deer, crocodile, and capybara. MasterChef Ecuador has come under fire after it made its contestants use meat from endangered species on an episode aired on 3rd January. The challenge required the contestants to cook their meals using meat obtained from animals …
Critically endangered tiger fatally shot at Florida zoo for attacking a man
Eight-year-old Malayan tiger named Eko was fatally shot after he bit an unauthorized man that had put his arm into the animalβs enclosure. Florida police have shot and killed a critically endangered tiger at the Naples Zoo after it bit a cleaning worker. River Rosenquist, 26, who worked as a cleaner for a company contracted …
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BREAKING: UK moves to ban trophy hunting imports
βWe are appalled at the thought of hunters bringing back trophies and placing more pressure on some of our most iconic and endangered animals.β The UK government has announced plans to ban the importing of hunting trophies. The decision is part of the threatened speciesβ conservation initiative and a wider plan to reverse biodiversity loss. …
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Selfie-taking tourists risk giving critically endangered orangutans COVID-19
βThe virus can spread from people to animals during close contact. People with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 should avoid contact with animals, including pets, livestock, and wildlife.β Tourists are jeopardizing the lives of critically endangered orangutans by posing too close for pictures and selfies, according to a study. The warning comes after a team of …
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