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Inhumane Methods Used To Cull Millions Of Farm Animals While Food Banks Run Dry
Millions of farm animals are to be “depopulated” using inhumane methods such as suffocation, drowning and shooting, in spite of widespread hunger during the economic fallout as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. This latest meat supply!-->…
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World Bee Day: Why Vegans Avoid Honey & Other Important Facts About Nature’s Pollinators
Bees are a key player in the human food ecosystem. Depending on which numbers you believe, bees pollinate anywhere from a third to over half of all the food we eat. Most people don't realise that without bees, there's no food – –!-->…
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New MII Initative To Fast-Track Sustainable Vegan Textile & Material Innovation
A newly launched nonprofit organisation, Material Innovation Initiative (MII), aims to accelerate innovation in the sustainable and vegan material space. From plant-based ingredients to lab-grown technology, the MII hopes to be able to!-->…
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Ocean Park Faces Closure, Hope For Ending Animal Captivity & Artificial Breeding
June 2020 Update: The Hong Kong government has approved an HK$5.4 billion (US$697 million) bailout for Ocean Park. Read about how Ocean Park fuels the mainland Chinese demand for Taiji dolphin drive hunting here.
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Mulberry Pledges To End Use Of Exotic Animal Materials
British luxury fashion brand Mulberry has announced that they will stop using any exotic animal materials going forward. While consumer interest in animal-free lines have been steadily rising in recent years, the latest move comes amidst!-->…
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Wildlife Conservation Crumbling As Ecotourism Drops Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Conservation work to protect some of the world’s vulnerable wildlife species and ecosystems are now facing an emergency situation as ecotourism comes to a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many wildlife organisations rely on!-->…
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Time To Act Now – Why Compassion Counts
Jill Robinson, the founder and CEO of animal welfare charity Animals Asia writes passionately about how Covid-19 has exposed humanity's crimes against animals why moving forward, the modern world must change its ways.
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OPINION: Netflix’s Tiger King Epitomises Our Blatant Disrespect For Animals
In the thick of a global pandemic, millions have been finding distraction in the new Netflix series Tiger King. The documentary series follows the life of zookeeper Joe Exotic and the trade that saw endangered species as money-making!-->…
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Survey Finds Mass Public Support To Eliminate Illegal Wildlife Markets Across Southeast Asia
A new GlobeScan public opinion survey commissioned by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) conducted during the global Covid-19 pandemic finds almost universal support across Southeast Asia for governments to take action on illegal and!-->…
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“Let Us Live In Peace & Harmony Together:” Jane Goodall Urges Us To Rethink How We Treat Animals
85-year-old renowned anthropologist, animal activist and primatologist Jane Goodall recently posted a video message about the coronavirus pandemic, urging the world to reflect on their relationship with nature and wild animals. She voiced!-->…
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Shenzhen Becomes First Chinese City To Ban Dog & Cat Meat
The city of Shenzhen in China’s Guangdong province has become the first in the country to ban the sale and consumption of dog and cat meat. It follows the coronavirus outbreak that was linked to a seafood market in Wuhan that sold wild!-->…
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Voices For The Planet: Creative Competition Launches To Inspire Young Wildlife Activists
Hong Kong-based environmental charity LumiVoce has recently partnered up with Beijing-headquartered NGO The China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF) to launch a brand new competition for students. Called!-->…
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China Reopens Markets Selling Wild Animals As Coronavirus Wanes In The Country
As Covid-19 appears to ease in China, the country’s economy and daily life is beginning to resume. According to written reports and photographs by reporters on the ground, the markets that sell bats, pangolins and other wildlife has!-->…
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Elephant Exploitation To End In Thai Tourist Camp Due To Coronavirus
While the majority of the headlines about the coronavirus has been bleak, there have been a couple positive stories to emerge from the pandemic as well. The latest sign of hope comes from Chiang Mai in Thailand, where Maesa Elephant Camp!-->…
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Alarm As Chinese Health Authorities Promote Bear Bile To Treat Coronavirus
In a list of treatments for coronavirus just published by the Chinese National Health Commission, the authorities recommended taking injections that contain bear bile powder. The health advice contradicts the government’s decision to!-->…
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Online Illegal Wildlife Trade Another Loophole In China’s Ban Since Coronavirus Outbreak
China’s leading e-commerce platforms and delivery operators are now under more pressure to enforce the ban on the trade in illegal wildlife in the country. A temporary ban was imposed on China in January after the coronavirus pandemic was!-->…
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Vietnam To Take Action On Illegal Wildlife Trade Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Vietnam is preparing to ban the trade of wildlife and tighten measures on the illegal trade after a number of conservationist groups called on authorities to take action against the cruel industry. It comes as the world is battling the!-->…
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Illegal Trade Of Endangered Eel Species Still Prevalent In Hong Kong Despite Coronavirus
In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, governments across Southeast Asia have agreed to strengthen cooperation to curb the illegal wildlife trade associated with mass species decline and the public health danger of disease transmission.!-->…
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8 Petitions You Should Sign To Help Save Animals In Asia
It can sometimes seem like we’re individually up against the world when it comes to fighting inhumane practices and animal cruelty. But the good news is that even though it may seem like a small action to take, petitions can and do help!-->…
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Nearly 90% Of Dolphin Population In Indian Ocean Wiped Out By Fisheries
A new study by an international group of scientists has found that almost 90% of the dolphin population in the Indian Ocean has been killed due to the tuna fishing industry. The “alarming” drop in dolphin numbers is related to the use of!-->…
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China Permanently Bans Wildlife Trade But Leaves Loopholes For Medicinal Uses
The current coronavirus epidemic has prompted China to permanently ban the trade and consumption of wild animals. While the move is widely praised by conservationists, experts warn against overoptimism as wildlife taken for traditional!-->…
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