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World Implodes over Dead Lion in Zimbabwe, Ignores Planned Parenthood

On Tuesday, the world lost its collective mind – whatever is left of it, anyway – when media discovered the identity of the killer of a Zimbabwean named Cecil. Cecil is a lion. Cecil, a lion, was by most accounts “one of Africa’s most famous lions.” Cecil, incredibly, was famous for being a lion, not for curing cancer, although you wouldn’t know that by the media coverage.

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Ricky Gervais: he used to be funny; now he tweets about cats

Another day, another heart-rending, animal-related tweet from Ricky Gervais, who has abandoned his once promising career as an irreverent and outspoken comedian in order to capitalise on the internet’s insatiable appetite for stories about cats, puppies and social injustice. RIP

BRITAIN-ENTERTAINMENT-CINEMA-NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM

SeaWorld Shows Signs of Recovery from Blackfish Wounds

SAN DIEGO — New metrics indicate that SeaWorld may be turning the corner on the way back to recovery. The organization had faced massive criticism, and serious public and financial backlash, over accusations in the 2013 movie Blackfish and charges from animal activist groupPeople for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) relating to the well-being of orcas (killer whales) in captivity at SeaWorld parks.

Sea World (AP)

GoDaddy Pulls Super Bowl Ad After PETA Outrage

Web hosting company GoDaddy is notorious for airing risqué Super Bowl ads, however the content in this year’s spot is causing the company to cancel a planned advertisement and apologize, after drawing the ire of animal rights activists.

GoDaddy Super Bowl ad cancelled for angering PETA

Death Threats Over Foie Gras

Hermosa beach restaurant owner Sean Chaney is rejoicing despite death threats since returning to serving foie gras. His ability to again sell the dish comes as the result of a judge overturning a ban on serving the French fatty duck liver delicacy.

Foie Gras (AP)

Palin to PETA: ‘Kiss My Okole’

Former Alaska Governor has a message for PETA: “Kiss my okole.” After she ripped PETA for its hypocrisy this weekend (PETA slammed Palin for a Facebook photo in which her special-needs son used a dog as a booster but was silent

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‘Fur Free Friday’ Targets Rodeo Drive

Los Angeles-area animal rights activists will gather on Black Friday to protest the sale of fur on Rodeo Drive, in what organizers call “the bloodiest street in America.” The Beverly Hills protest is just one of many events scheduled as

‘Fur Free Friday’ Targets Rodeo Drive

Ace Frehley: Politics, Music Don't Mix

Former KISS guitar slinger Ace Frehley loves to taunt his ex-band mate Gene Simmons. What Frehley won’t do, though, is blend politics with his chosen profession. Frehley spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about a number of topics while promoting his

Ace Frehley: Politics, Music Don't Mix

Surfers, PETA Blame Fishermen for Shark Attack

Fishing from the Manhattan Beach pier is strictly prohibited through the end of July 8, and possibly much longer, while the City Council decides whether or not fishing played a role in the July 5 shark attack near the pier

Surfers, PETA Blame Fishermen for Shark Attack