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'If Tiger King did one thing, it turned the spotlight on the exotic pet industry'
Elisa Allen of PETA says it’s time to acknowledge the cruelty behind the keeping of ‘exotic’ animals in captivity.
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May 19th 2020, 7:00 AM
Opinion: Why I no longer have turkey for Christmas dinner
Unlike turkey flesh, vegan foods are cholesterol-free and high in fibre and other nutrients, importantly they are also delicious, writes Elisa Allen.
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Dec 23rd 2018, 9:30 AM
Gucci: 'Animal fur isn't "modern". Wearing fur belongs in the Stone Age'
Wearing fur – which is quite literally stolen off animals’ backs – is a practice that belongs in the Stone Age, writes Elisa Allen.
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Oct 16th 2017, 6:30 AM
Zoo deaths: 'In the wild, gorillas don't eat their own vomit and pull out their hair in frustration'
Even in the best circumstances, it’s impossible for zoos to meet all the unique needs of the various species they hold captive, writes Elisa Allen.
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Mar 14th 2017, 6:30 AM
The show must not go on – the time to ban wild animals from circuses is now
At least 12 local authorities have introduced bans on the use of council land by circuses – but a full ban is needed, writes Elisa Allen.
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Mar 4th 2016, 8:00 AM