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60 Percent of Fish Species Won’t Survive Climate Change
Global warming means that oceans will be too hot for most fish species by the end of the century.
Beluga Whales Forced to Perform In China Now Rehomed In Icelandic Sanctuary
Their sanctuary ‘retirement’ is being hailed as one of the most important developments in captive whale and dolphin protection in decades.
San Francisco Prisons To Cut Meat Products By Half
The first-of-its-kind law in the U.S. will also require public hospitals to reduce the meat on its menus, in an effort to create a more compassionate and environmentally-friendly society.
Trump Allows For Oil Drilling at the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The plan will endanger 300 animal species living at the refuge, which has until now remained a protected landmark.
North Koreans Have Pet Dogs ‘Confiscated’ After Ban On Pet Ownership
Owners are being forced to give up their dogs amid national food shortages, with pets being sent to restaurants and state-run zoos.
Free the World's Loneliest Killer Whale, Urge Miami Campaigners
Lolita, the main ‘attraction’ at Miami Seaquarium for the last 50 years, lives in a tiny concrete tank, displays neurotic behaviors, and hasn’t seen another orca since 1980.
‘Walkies’ Law Set to Make Daily Exercise for Dogs Mandatory in Germany
Germans will be forced to take their companion dogs on daily 30 minute walks, as part of new welfare rules that will help improve the lives of the country’s 9.4 million canines.
'Tiger King' Zoo Shuts Down With Immediate Effect
The Oklahoma zoo made famous by the Netflix documentary has closed for good, following a damning USDA inspection, and mounting pressure from animal rights groups.
A Guide to Hosting a Plant-Based BBQ
Here are some ideas for creating a delicious plant-based BBQ spread that will impress vegans and meat-eaters alike.
Exposed: 12,000 Lions To Be Killed By ‘Tourist’ Hunters in South Africa
A two-year undercover investigation has found that thousands of cubs are bred each year, either to be shot and killed by trophy hunters, or skinned, deboned and boiled down for ‘medicinal’ consumption.
Baby Boom for Elephant Conservation Project in Kenya as 138 Calves Born Already in 2020
Conservationists are celebrating a record year for elephant births at the Amboseli Trust, where elephants - who have a long gestation period of 22 months - are giving birth in huge numbers.
KFC Launches Vegan Fried Chicken In California
The Beyond Fried Chicken has been added to 50 trial locations across California as the famous chicken brand continues to invest in plant-based food.
Recipe: Protein-Packed Vegan Burritos
This easy-to-make burrito is a healthy, delicious meal which will give you an added boost of protein.
Tragic Photographs of Orangutan Forced to Perform, Show The Face Behind a Disappearing Species
As orangutan populations plummet by around 50 percent in the last decade, haunting visuals highlight the devastating plight of non-human primates used in captive wildlife tourism.
Vegan Activist, Jabari Brisport, Set to Become First Gay, Black Member of New York Senate
Following his historic victory in the New York State Democratic Party election, Brisport is aiming to tackle social injustices for humans and animals.
Vietnam Bans Billion-Dollar Wildlife Trade Amid Pandemic
The new restrictions aim to tackle the country’s reputation as a major hub for domestic and international wildlife trafficking.
USDA Condemns ‘Tiger King’ Zoo As Unannounced Inspection Finds Horrific Abuse
Government officials find burned, rotting tiger corpses, and seriously ill animals denied veterinary care at the infamous zoo, which featured in the hit Netflix documentary.
Vegan Food Booms at Trader Joe’s with Impossible Burgers and Cheesecake Now on Shelves
The move comes as supermarkets across the US race to meet the soaring demand for vegan food options.
Whales and Dolphins Massacred in Their Hundreds in Annual Event
The sea turns red with blood as the annual whaling season commences in the Faroe Islands, as part of its first slaughter since lockdown began.
NFL Star Cam Newton Sees ‘Remarkable’ Improvement in Fitness Thanks To Vegan Diet
The 245-pound New England Patriots quarterback is celebrating the benefits of a plant-based diet, one year after ditching meat.
