A man who describes himself as the last fur-trapper in the UK says he should be allowed to continue his activities without fear of persecution. David Sneade, of south Wales, is legally trapping foxes and supplying a demand for fox fur in Europe and beyond. But animal rights activists said he was causing unnecessary suffering […]
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Undercover Footage of Nevada Trophy Hunting Convention Shows Promoting Trips to Shoot Lions
New undercover footage shows that atrophy-hunting convention is still promoting trips to shoot lions. The Safari Club International convention in Reno, Nevada is the gathering for one of the largest trophy-hunting groups. Vendors sell firearms, hunting trips and items made from wildlife. The video shows tour vendors saying the lions are bred in captivity, raised […]
Authorities are Searching for Person Who Illegally Shot a Protected Bald Eagle in Oregon!
The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States. It can be seen on the nation’s seal. The bald eagle, proudly displayed on patriotic items is seen as a symbol of strength. The beloved birds were once endangered but are now considered one of the Endangered Species Act’s major successes. However, bald and […]
Elephants used for tourist rides ‘screamed in agony’ after being beaten and chained
A wildlife photographer has shared shocking pictures he took of elephants being chained up and beaten with canes to raise awareness of the animal abuse. Norman Watson, 47, traveled to Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh, India, to photograph wild tigers. Despite the tigers being well cared for and allowed to roam free in the […]
The Dark Truth Behind Kopi Luwak, the World’s Most Expensive Coffee
A cup of Kopi Luwak— the world’s most expensive coffee — can sell for as much as $80 in the United States. If that doesn’t wake you up like your favorite high-octane cuppa, this fact just might: Kopi Luwak is also also known as cat poop coffee. But don’t quit your day job and start […]
Breaking! California is Now the First State in the Nation to Ban Fur
On Friday, California became the first state in the United States to ban fur. A bill signed by Governor Newsom that will make it illegal to sell, donate or manufacture fur products in California. The law applies to all clothing, handbags shoes and other items made with fur. The news came as relief to animal […]
Petition: Demand Justice for Seals Who Were Murdered and Decapitated!
Seals are one of the marine animals that are often victims of plastic pollution. Just three months ago, the British Divers Marine Life Rescue saw one of the worse cases of entanglement they’d ever seen when a seal was killed by the 77 pounds of plastic and fishing gear that was tangled in. Like seals, […]
Endangered Baby Sea Turtles Were Found Burned to Death on Florida Beach!
Almost all species of sea turtles are classified as endangered. They are often slaughtered for their eggs, meat, skin, and shells. They’re also victims of habitat destruction and plastic pollution. Fishing gear left in the ocean also causes turtles to die of entanglement. On top of their many struggles, humans can also be cruel to […]