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Two small children are shown next to a glass screen. One child has their hand upon the glass. The view the other side is of a zoo compound. Opposite to the children, the other side of the glass, a small gorilla crouches down.

The ethics of zoos is a polarizing and complicated topic, even amongst vegans. Let's see whether zoos are really the centers of education, amusement, conservation, and research they purport to be.

Are Zoos Educational?

A close of the face of a beautiful orangutan is shown next to a glass bottle of palm oil.

Palm oil is one of the world’s most hotly debated crops, with concerns over deforestation, habitat destruction, loss of biodiversity, species extinction, and a slew of human rights violations in its wake, thus begging the question: is palm oil vegan?

Is Palm Oil Vegan?

American dentist Walter Palmer is shown with another, pose for a photograph over the poor body of Cecil, a murdered lion.

The killing of Cecil the lion by American dentist Walter Palmer has created a worldwide uproar of disgust, anger, and indignation. But how different are Palmer’s actions from the everyday actions of the majority of the world’s population?

In Defense of Cecil The Lion’s Killer

On the left a person is shown in silhouette as they shoot at birds flying over head with a shotgun. On the right is an image of row after row after row of battery chickens in tiny cages.

Is hunting more humane than factory farming? Does the method by which an animal is killed effect the ethics of their death?

Is Hunting More Ethical Than Factory Farming?

A stunningly beautiful deer stag is shown in an autumn setting with trees in the background.

One of the most cited justifications for hunting is that it’s necessary for managing out-of-control deer populations. When you go even just below the surface of this hunting myth, it’s painfully evident that deer hunting itself is responsible for overpopulation issues.

Is Deer Hunting Necessary for Population Control?

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  • Emily is shown seated and looking into the distance, down and to her right.

    Why I’m A Vegan Against Animal Welfare

    As a vegan activist should you be for or against animal welfare. What is the difference between animal welfare and animal liberation?

    Read more about Why I’m A Vegan Against Animal Welfare
  • A small child is seen with their hand up against the glass that separates them from the lioness. The lioness is only inches away and looking directly at the child. In the top left corner is a hand drawn yellow and white star, rendered in crayon, with the words “For Kids!” in various colors written in the center.

    Kids! Say NO WAY To ZOO DAY!!!

    This video is for kids and adults alike. If you’re like me, you LOVE animals! Going to the zoo can be really exciting. Today we’re going to talk about why even though it may be fun for you and me, the zoo isn’t a happy place for the animals.

    Read more about Kids! Say NO WAY To ZOO DAY!!!
  • Overlaying an image of a gently rippling water surface are the partially translucent words: “Empty Oceans. Is the world running out of fish?”

    EMPTY OCEANS: Is The World Running Out Of Fish?

    This video will forever change how you look at the ocean and seafood. Is the world running out of fish? Will the collapse of the ocean be the collapse of humankind? See what research says about the dire state of our oceans.

    Read more about EMPTY OCEANS: Is The World Running Out Of Fish?
  • A child is shown standing in front of a large glass screen. The screen separates him from the water behind. A huge Orca can be seen with its nose close to the glass, opposite the child. A second Orca is seen in the background. The child is looking up at the beautiful creature, absently spilling popcorn on the floor.

    One 12 Year Old Boy Versus SeaWorld & Circuses

    Taking on SeaWorld, Circuses and the fight to free Lolita from the Miami Seaquarium is no small feat. But 12 year old animal activist Dominic Geragi is a 5-year veteran.

    Read more about One 12 Year Old Boy Versus SeaWorld & Circuses
  • Two small children are shown next to a glass screen. One child has their hand upon the glass. The view the other side is of a zoo compound. Opposite to the children, the other side of the glass, a small gorilla crouches down.

    Are Zoos Educational?

    The ethics of zoos is a polarizing and complicated topic, even amongst vegans. Let’s see whether zoos are really the centers of education, amusement, conservation, and research they purport to be.

    Read more about Are Zoos Educational?
  • The image is split in two. On the left five winners of the “Animal Hero Kids” are shown on stage holding their certificates. On the right is a close-up of one of the winners cradling a pug dog to their chest.

    These KID HEROES Will Amaze You!!!

    Meet incredible kid heroes in the truest sense of the word and the woman who has made it her mission to recognize their heroism. With all that’s wrong with our world, it’s all the more vital to reward courage, compassion, and leadership in our youth.

    Read more about These KID HEROES Will Amaze You!!!
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