The Australian man who filmed himself running over a number of emus has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty. Animal welfare groups have described the viral video as “horrific.” According to police, the incident took place in Cowangie, a town approximately 500km (300 miles) northwest of Melbourne.The brutal footage sparked outrage across social media […]
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Russian liquid breathing experiment draws animal cruelty criticism (DISTURBING VIDEO)
Russian scientists have demonstrated that a canine can survive underwater using liquid breathing technology. And while it’s primary goal is to save lives, the experiment has been criticized as bordering on animal cruelty. Russian scientists have for years been working on technology that can provide new emergency evacuation methods for submarine crews, and potentially help […]
Florida men charged with animal cruelty over viral shark-dragging video
Published time: 13 Dec, 2017 22:09 Edited time: 13 Dec, 2017 22:09 Three men in Florida have been charged with third degree felony felony counts of aggravated animal cruelty, after they shared a video of themselves dragging a shark behind a high-powered speed boat earlier this year. The trio’s sickening video was met with widespread […]
Instagram has launched alerts to warn users of the cruelty and exploitation behind ‘cute’ animal photos and selfies
Flickr/Sunil Singh Instagram now alerts users to the potential animal abuse going on behind nature snaps. The alert is triggered when users search for photos of popular hands-on animal experiences, including koala cuddling and swimming with dolphins. Instagram hopes to make users think twice about what’s going on behind the picture. Vacation snaps featuring cuddly […]
Cup cruelty: ‘It’s heartbreaking, really’
REKINDLING is the toast of Australia after winning the 2017 Melbourne Cup. The Joseph O’Brien-trained galloper surged past Johannes Vermeer in the dying stages of the straight at Flemington to etch its name in the record books forever. Max Dynamite was third and Big Duke fourth. Here’s how the main players reacted to the race […]
Famous Chinese panda facility under fire over animal cruelty footage (VIDEO)
Published time: 29 Jul, 2017 14:58 Chinese social media is in uproar over video that appears to show two giant panda cubs being abused at Chengdu Panda Base, the country’s prestigious breeding facility for the animals. In the video, a panda handler identified as Guo Jingpeng and a colleague can be seen handling panda cubs […]
Hillary Clinton: Trump’s budget shows an ‘unimaginable level of cruelty’ for millions of Americans
AP Photo/Susan Walsh NEW YORK (AP) — Hillary Clinton says Republican President Donald Trump’s budget shows an “unimaginable level of cruelty” for millions of Americans and children. The former Democratic presidential nominee lashed out at the president’s budget at a Tuesday night event in New York City hosted by the Children’s Health Fund. Earlier in […]
Carnism: The Invisible Belief System That Excuses Cruelty Towards Animals [Opinion]
Basic human values such as compassion, empathy, and justice are incompatible with carnism. The truth of that statement can be seen, for example, in the collective outrage against those who abuse dogs and cats. Cruelty towards animals is frowned upon by people from all walks of life, on both the right and the left side […]
