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Meat-Free Monday: Greek Caponata

(VEGAN) Opa! Let your Monday festivities begin with a meatless extravaganza! Rich with culture and vegetables, a savory serving of vegan Greek caponata will take your taste buds on a journey straight to Athens. Eggplant, summer squash, and tomato keep this recipe fresh, fun, and animal-friendly, so try this Grecian-inspired delight today! — Global Animal

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Museum “Un-Coops” Chicken

(FARM ANIMALS) LOS ANGELES – The National Museum of Animals & Society (NMAS) has just launched an online exhibit entitled “Un-Cooped: Deconstructing the Domesticated Chicken.” The one-of-a-kind display, which features a variety of media from 16 artists, challenges the way people perceive the often overlooked chicken. “Un-Cooped” sheds light on how poorly chickens are treated and introduces them as unique individuals. Continue reading for more on the domesticated fowl of the hour and this groundbreaking exhibit. — Global Animal

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Gatsby Gets Millions To Save Wildlife

(CELEBRITY ACTIVISM) The Great Gatsby star Leonardo DiCaprio is saving the wildlife, one celebrity donation at a time. The famed actor hosted the 11th hour auction in New York on May 13, raising $38.8 million for his charity, The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation. The foundation will use the funds raised during the art auction to protect endangered species as well as the various wild lands they inhabit. The best selling piece of the nigh, an oil painting created by Mark Grotjahn, sold for $6.5 million—an auction record for the artist. Continue reading below for more information on the compassionate auction. — Global Animal

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Meat-Free Monday: Spring Fever

(VEGAN) Have no fear; spring is here! And so is this refreshing vegan salad recipe made with marinated tofu, watermelon, and basil. Yum! So tantalize your taste buds today with this sensational spring recipe! — Global Animal

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Hilarious Vegetarian/ Vegan Memes (GALLERY)

(PHOTO GALLERY) Vegetarian and vegans know that our food choices come with biting stereotypes. You don’t get enough protein, you only eat green things, you must be crazy—just to name a few. We constantly get laughed at for being “bleeding hearts” and “hippies.” Well, for those of you who are fed up, here is a hilarious gallery of vegetarian/vegan memes that will help you keep your cool the next time someone professes their worries about your protein intake. — Global Animal

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The Met Gala Goes Green

(GREEN LIVING) This year’s Met Gala had a very edgy “Punk: Chaos to Couture” theme, and the stars appropriately donned their studs, black leather, and mohawks for the occasion. Yet, one famous couple decided to make a stand for Mother Nature and themed their evening eco-friendly chic. John Krasinski and Emily Blunt went green for the Gala and definitely made a fashion statement. Krasinski wore a sustainable tuxedo, and Blunt wore a black eco-friendly gown made from recycled fabrics. Read on to find out who designed their environmentally-conscious looks and what Blunt had to say about her designer gown. — Global Animal

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Meat-Free Monday: Cinco De Mayo Style

(VEGAN) Let your Cinco de Mayo celebrations rollover into Monday with this delectable vegan twist on a Mexican classic. The perfect mix of spiced Mexican tempeh, avocado, and a mouth-watering pickled radish slaw will make your Seis de Mayo a day to remember. So throw a party for your taste buds, and try a delicious helping of these vegan tempeh tacos topped with pickled radish slaw today! — Global Animal

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Celebrate National Pet Month!

(PETS) Attention all pets and corresponding companions! May is National Pet Month in the United States, which means it’s time to double all the loving affection you’re giving each other. Originating in England, National Pet Month has existed for more than two decades. Although National Pet Month is celebrated during the month of April in England, both countries promote the same key goals during their celebration. Read on to learn more about this compassionate month and see what you can do to celebrate. — Global Animal 

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