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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.
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.