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Gatsby Gets Millions To Save Wildlife

May 15, 2013

(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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The Great Catsby Is The Cat’s Meow (GALLERY)

May 15, 2013

(CAT PICTURES) Haven’t got the chance to see Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby in theaters just yet? How about The Great Catsby? No need to wait any longer—just take a look at this purrfect feline cast in the photos below, courtesy of Buzzfeed. We promise this ending won’t be nearly as catastrophic. — Global Animal

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Meat-Free Monday: Spring Fever

May 13, 2013

(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)

May 12, 2013

(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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Wild Cats Rescued From Imprisonment

May 11, 2013

(WILDLIFE) Authorities in Kansas have seized a collection of wild cats from a private farmland. Among the animals rescued were two mountain lions, three bobcats, two lynx, and a tiger living in abhorrent conditions with little water and food. Thankfully, the animals were turned over to sanctuaries where they will be properly cared for. The wildlife jailer was arrested for 10 misdemeanor charges related to the care of the animals. Read on to find out more about this tragic case with a happy ending. — Global Animal

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Jon Stewart Walks His Daily Show Dog (GALLERY)

May 9, 2013

(ANIMAL PICTURES) It comes as no surprise that Jon Stewart is quite the pit bull lover. “The Daily Show” host has stood up for the breed on numerous occasions and is the proud parent of three rescued pit bulls, including a three-legged pooch named Champ. Not to mention, “The Daily Show” set has reportedly become “a dog nirvana,” with more than a dozen pups roaming the office on any given work day. Check out the pictures below of Stewart walking Champ in NYC this past weekend. — Global Animal

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Drug-Sniffing Dogs Sniff, Sniff, Pass

May 9, 2013

(POLICE DOGS) Dusty, a Washington state drug-sniffing dog, won’t nark you out for just a little herb. In November 2012, the state’s laws changed in support of marijuana legalization, and subsequently, the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission began training their canines to ignore the scent of marijuana, and instead focus their efforts on busting those in possession of dangerous narcotics. Continue reading below to find out more on how Washington state law is handling their K-9 units. — Global Animal

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The Met Gala Goes Green

May 8, 2013

(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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