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VICTORY! World First: Shearers Charged for Abusing Sheep

In a landmark case, an Australian shearer pleaded guilty last December to cruelty to animals. It was the first time in history a shearer has done so, anywhere in …

Farmer Convicted of Abuse After 210 Cows Found With Broken Tails

In New Zealand, 210 cows were found with broken tails. Experts note that the pain experienced by the cows was “akin to a person having their fingers broken.”

These Pig Videos Will Make You Reconsider Buying a Christmas Ham

Prepare for all the feels. At this time of year, we’re bombarded with advertisements for Christmas hams. Ignore the marketing hype – and meet some wonderful pigs instead.

Powerful Animal Rights Exhibition Is Set to Open in Brisbane

Australian artist Jo Frederiks is about to open her latest exhibition, a bold and striking commentary on modern animal consumption titled “The Animal Holocaust”.

Man Who Punched Kangaroo Is Investigated

Punching a kangaroo in the face is neither brave nor funny – it’s illegal, as is harassing native wildlife with dogs.

Urge French Charity to Stop Funding Cruel Experiments on Dogs!

Let’s tell French charity Téléthon to move forward and fund only modern, non-animal studies.

PETA International Science Consortium Funds Research to End Horse Experiments

Every year, thousands of horses, donkeys, and mules are used as living factories for antitoxin production. Find out how groundbreaking new research will help.

Eat Plants, Tackle Obesity

Obesity is “the biggest public health challenge facing Australia “. But there’s an easy way to maintain a healthy weight: by eating plant-based foods.

Alicia Silverstone Would Rather Go Naked Than Wear … Wool!

Actor and bestselling author Alicia Silverstone is a known advocate for animals  and has sworn off wool clothing and other wool products by declaring that she’d rather go naked than …

What to Do if You See Foie Gras on a Menu

If you see cruelly produced foie gras on a menu, use our letter template to contact the restaurant and persuade it to ditch the vile product.