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Who Will Protect Them? Poaching Pandemic Set to Wipe Out Vulnerable Animals
New initiative ‘Project Ranger’ is an emergency intervention to recruit 5,000 rangers to help protect endangered species amid tourism shutdown.
Meet the World’s First All-Female, Armed Anti-Poaching Unit
The groundbreaking group has already driven an 80% downturn in elephant poaching, and are powered by an innovative vegan camp kitchen in the African bush.
Six Simple Hacks To Veganize Your Favorite Meals
Going vegan doesn’t have to be difficult. By making a few simple swaps, you can create delicious plant-based versions of your favorite dishes.
Alpaca Wool Banned By Leading Retailers After First of its Kind Investigation Into the Industry
Uniqlo among those shunning the cruel fabric, after exposé shows roughly sheared animals bleeding, vomiting, and being cut open.
Leading Oat Milk Brand Oatly Worth Around $2 Billion, as Oprah and Jay-Z Among New Investors
The hugely popular company is set to open its second U.S. factory this year, aiming to double its sales to $400 million by next year.
Horrific Photo Showing Thousands of Skinned Foxes Piled Up Reveals Scale of Suffering on Fur Farms
The harrowing undercover visuals show some of the animals who are among the 100 million slaughtered every year for their fur.
Roger Federer Launches Sustainable Sneaker Using Vegan Leather
As major brands continue to move away from the cruel and unsustainable leather industry, ‘The Roger’ sneakers are the latest ethical choice for consumers.
Eating Meat is Major Factor in Rising Zoonotic Diseases, Says New UN Report
The report declares that unsustainable farming and exploitation of wildlife must be urgently addressed, to prevent further outbreaks of animal-to-human viruses.
Over 120 Organizations Fight for Workers’ Rights at Largest US Meat Company, Amid Pandemic
Nearly 10,000 employees have tested positive for COVID-19 at Tyson Foods, which kills 2 billion animals every year.
Extreme Suffering and Unregulated Conditions: Live Animal Markets During COVID-19
Harrowing new photos reveal intense animal suffering in live animal markets, as campaigners continue to call for their closure.
Chained Monkeys Forced into a Life of Picking Coconuts, Undercover Investigation Reveals
Thailand’s coconut industry faces international condemnation, as Walgreens among major supermarkets to stop selling products picked by monkeys.
Dog Meat Trade Banned in Indian State Where 30,000 Dogs are Slaughtered Each Year
Nagaland government makes the landmark decision as 125,000 people sign a petition following horrific footage of dog meat death pits.
Groundbreaking Startup Makes Animal-Free Dairy, Raises $300 Million
As the pandemic continues to highlight how fragile our food system is, investors are rushing to support innovative and reliable vegan dairy.
7 Tasty Vegan Pizzas That You Can Buy in Supermarkets
There’s more choice than ever before when it comes to shopping for vegan food in supermarkets.
New Strain of Swine Flu Virus with “Pandemic Potential” Found in China
Recent report discovers that a dangerous virus in pigs has started to pass on to slaughterhouse workers.
Colombia’s Capital City Outlaws Torture and Killing of Animals in Major Threat to Bullfighting
The new law aims to phase out the cruel bloodsport in one of the oldest bullfighting cities in the Americas.
Beauty Giant Sephora Bans Eyelashes Made from Mink Fur
The historic move comes after PETA campaign receives over 280,000 signatures to ban the cruel product.
Joaquin Phoenix Leads Tribute to Activist Killed Outside Slaughterhouse
Regan Russell was at an animal vigil when she was fatally hit by a truck transporting pigs to slaughter.
World’s Biggest Meat Company Launches First Vegan Meat Range
JBS is the latest meat producer to diversify into the rapidly growing market for plant-based foods.
Hyper-Realistic Robotic Dolphins Set to Revolutionise Marine Entertainment
New footage shows the incredible animatronic dolphin in action, as marine parks look towards more ethical and sustainable attractions.
