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. …
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 …
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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 …
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28 Best Vegan Cruelty Free Perfumes
Perfume has the power to transport you. A favourite scent can remind you of many things – conjuring up the bliss of a relaxing holiday, the comfort of home or even a butterfly-filled first date. There are so many wonderful scents to choose from, no matter if you prefer musky notes, floral hints or fruity …
Starving tigers found covered in excrement in tiny cages on fatal trip across Europe
Two zoos in Poland are fighting to rehabilitate nine tigers who were left starving and covered in their own excrement after being shipped across Europe in horrific conditions. Ten tigers boarded the horrendous journey last month, but one animal died in captivity on the trip which was supposed to end at a circus in Russia. …
15 of the best cruelty-free vegan concealers
We’ve all had those days when some well-placed concealer is a life-saver. Maybe you’ve been burning the candle at both ends, or maybe you’re having a breakout. Luckily there are loads of cruelty-free brands who’ve come to the rescue with a selection of vegan concealers, for when you need that helping hand. With the right …
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New ‘not vegan but plant based’ Rebel Whopper from Burger King is a win for veganism
Burger King UK has angered many vegans after releasing a plant-based Whopper which is grilled on the same surface as the meat version. The fast food giant has not listed the Rebel Whopper as a vegan product and explained that the burger is not aimed at vegans or vegetarians, but instead at ‘flexitarians’. Burger King’s …
Disturbing footage shows conscious lambs chucked, stamped on and slaughtered without being stunned
Secret CCTV footage has exposed horrific abuse of lambs at a slaughterhouse, where workers are seen stamping on animals’ heads, throwing and killing them without being stunned. Lambs are sent down conveyor belts and hung up among dead animals while still conscious at the slaughterhouse in Spain. Activists set up secret cameras to expose the …
Company plans to save billions of birds by making vegan meat cheaper than chicken
A startup food company is developing new production technology which aims to make plant-based chicken as cheap or cheaper than meat produced in factory farms. Seattle-based company Rebellyous explained that plant-based meats are typically two to five times the price of animal produce due to the vast scale of meat production. This means that many …
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Meat industry braces itself for $3.2 billion loss as customers reject animal abuse
The meat industry in Australia is expecting to see a $3.8 billion loss by 2030, driven overwhelmingly by changing consumer attitudes towards animal welfare. A meat industry leader has urged farmers to challenge the rising vegan movement, warning that ‘the animal rights movement is young and is only getting stronger’. Meat and Livestock Australia’s community …
The California Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act comes in to force!
A new law which bans the sale of any cosmetics which have been tested on animals has come into force in California. The California Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act prohibits retailers from selling any cosmetics which have been tested on animals after January 1, 2020. The legislation was sponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation and the Physicians …
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Farmers want to engage with ‘Moderate Vegans’ to prevent the industry’s inevitable downfall
Farmers have been urged to engage with vegans to combat a shift in public opinion – which the industry fears could lead to its demise. A post by flagship farming magazine Farmers Weekly titled ‘Time to engage with moderate vegans’ admitted faults in the industry, and urged farmers to reassess their approach. Threats to farming …