PETA slammed for targeting Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin in tweet February 25, 2019 When PETA criticized the late Steve Irwin’s love of animals in a tweet, the response was not what the animal rights organization expected. Hundreds… Continue Reading
Half a million cattle killed by flooding in Australia, another 150,000 at risk of starvation February 16, 2019 An unprecedented natural disaster in Australia of massive flooding has led to the deaths of more than 500,000 cattle and another 150,000 heads of… Continue Reading
Fish Friday: Fish shop called “Battered Wife” closes after outrage over name January 25, 2019 Activists have shut down a fish and chips shop in Australia after its owner decided to name her business The Battered Wife. Carolyn Kerr… Continue Reading
Meatless Monday: Interactive map of slaughterhouses in Australia published online January 21, 2019 A comprehensive, interactive map of farms, abbatoirs and other facilities where animals are kept has been released by an animal rights group and condemned… Continue Reading
1 million fish in Australia killed by algae bloom outbreaks January 18, 2019 A cool change after drought conditions is causing massive algae bloom outbreaks in rivers in New South Wales Australia and killing hundreds of thousands… Continue Reading
Supporters of convicted kangaroo torturer lash out at media covering sentencing January 15, 2019 Friends and family of a man who was convicted of torturing a kangaroo fiercely confronted reporters covering the sentencing. Dylan Leslie Griffin, 22, was… Continue Reading
Man screaming at spider that won’t die alarms passerby who calls police January 3, 2019 A man inside his house screaming at a spider and questioning why it won’t die so alarmed a passerby that police were called and… Continue Reading
Meatless Monday: Animal rights protesters target Australian theme parks for holiday December 17, 2018 Animal activist groups are protesting theme parks at the start of the holiday season in an attempt to raise attention over captive animals like… Continue Reading
RIP Roger: Australia’s giant, famously muscled kangaroo is dead at age 12 December 10, 2018 Roger was known for his impressive size and strength. The kangaroo stood 2 metres tall (6-foot-7) and weighed 89 kilograms (almost 200 pounds). Roger… Continue Reading
Fisherman criticized for catching, but not releasing, epic sized marlin December 4, 2018 A big big fish was caught on Australia’s Gold Coast and the reaction from people on social media has been less than congratulatory. Many… Continue Reading
