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Real birds are tweeting on twitter
We knew it was going to happen: angry that their language has been held hostage by humans obsessed with communicating in 140 characters or less, Internet denizens of the avian variety are taking it back. Yep… birds are reclaiming Tweets. 

Live animals in plastic bagsAs live fish and turtles sealed in small key rings have become increasingly popular trinkets in China, animal protection groups are advocating an immediate ban, calling the item an example of “pure animal abuse.” The vendors, who sell the baggies at the entrances to subways or train stations, claim the colored water is a “nutrient rich” solution that allows the live creatures shoved inside a seven centimeter bag to live for a few months, after which–if this story couldn’t get any more depressing–the animals die Read more

Live animals in plastic bagsAs live fish and turtles sealed in small key rings have become increasingly popular trinkets in China, animal protection groups are advocating an immediate ban, calling the item an example of “pure animal abuse.” 

The vendors, who sell the baggies at the entrances to subways or train stations, claim the colored water is a “nutrient rich” solution that allows the live creatures shoved inside a seven centimeter bag to live for a few months, after which–if this story couldn’t get any more depressing–the animals die Read more

Dog Stands By Injured Friend After The Tsunami Warning: This video will probably break your heart. Fortunately, according to the Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue and Support Facebook page, both dogs were rescued and are doing fine.

The Truth Behind Meat Production (viewer discretion advised)
This powerful film takes viewers on an eye-opening exploration behind the closed doors of the nation’s largest industrial farms, hatcheries, and slaughter plants revealing the often-unseen journey that animals make from Farm to Fridge.