Zachary Toliver

Zachary spent most of his life bouncing around various rural Midwestern towns before finally settling down in the Pacific Northwest—largely because of the region’s phenomenal vegan food. If he’s not writing or playing banjo for a captive audience (aka “the two dogs who live with him”), you can assume he’s hiking in the Cascade mountains, rock climbing, or reading about the complex social lives of fish.

Update: Infamous Marineland Faces Five Counts of Animal Abuse

Marine life aren’t the only animals suffering at this park.

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Personal Care & Fashion

The Dreadful Story Behind Pompom Accessories

These fuzzy balls are popping up all over the place. If you join in, make sure you shop vegan.

Why There’s Nothing Cute About That ‘Polar Bear Petting a Dog’ Video

This is exactly why you should never chain your dog.

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This Clever Prank Shows How Gross Drinking Milk Really Is

If the thought of drinking dogs’ milk makes your stomach turn, why is milk from a cow any different?

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Shindigz Pulls Party Prop of Elephant Performing Ridiculous Trick

Images of miserable animals with broken spirits put a damper on a party, and the self-proclaimed “world’s largest party supply superstore” agrees.

Think of These Cubs Struggling to Swim the Next Time You See a Tiger Selfie

People actually pay for a memory of tiger cub abuse.

Our Work in China is Raising the Roof

The way humans treat animals is changing in China and around the world.

Hunter Gored by the Elk He Had Just Killed

We can’t resist pointing out the obvious karma here.

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Two Men ‘Surfing’ on a Turtle Spark the Wrath of the Internet

When will people realize that animals are not selfie props for social media?

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Don’t Be Fooled by SeaWorld San Antonio’s Plans for a ‘Shamu-Free Future’

As SeaWorld continues to tank, it’s no wonder that its San Antonio park is scrambling to change its image.

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Food

What’s in Store for the Future of Food? (Spoiler: It’s Vegan)

Food science has stepped up its game to prevent a hellfire of climate change and human disease.

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Cruelty Inside Every Fur-Trimmed, Feather-Stuffed Canada Goose Jacket

You’ll never want a Canada Goose jacket after learning how the company obtains fur and down.

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Actor Maggie Q Voices Her Support as Trial Resumes for Activist Who Helped Suffering Pigs

The Designated Survivor star will meet with Krajnc for breakfast just hours before her trial resumes.

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These Baby Tigers in Social Media Photos Were Stolen From Their Mothers

Baby animals don’t want to be photo props—they want to stay with their mothers.

Ringling Bros. Beats Animals

Ringling Reps Verbally Pulverized During NYC Council Hearing

It’s always nice to see these people called out on their lies.