(VEGAN) Tofu is taking over! On June 3, 2013, Chipotle Mexican Grill launched its newest vegetarian option called “Sofritas” throughout Southern California, making the item available in all California restaurants. Continue reading for more on Chipotle and the company’s new organic tofu menu item. — Global Animal
(WILDLIFE CONSERVATION) Some genetic researchers are interested in bringing back extinct species by using DNA preserved since before their extinction. As critics point out, with more species going extinct every day due to habitat loss, climate change, and poaching, we may not be competent and cooperative enough to protect and care for these animals in a responsible way. Read on to learn more about the dilemma of de-extinction. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL PICTURES) The NBA Finals are well underway, and animal fans are getting in on the action! Check out this gallery of some wild creatures who know how to show their true team spirit. — Global Animal
(VEGAN) Quinoa is all the rage in the vegan world right now, and countless chefs are using the grain-like crop in very creative and innovative ways. This zesty quinoa salad is the perfect mix of cherry tomatoes, black beans, quinoa, cumin, and red pepper flakes. So, kickoff your summer with a bang, and try this scrumptious recipe today! — Global Animal
(ANIMAL SCIENCE) Dogs with obsessive compulsive disorder posses similar brain abnormalities found in humans with OCD, according to a new study. This groundbreaking research further strengthens the dog-human connection and provides more in-depth insight to OCD, which can lead to better treatments for the anxiety disorder. In addition to having alike brain abnormalities as people with OCD, canines also exhibit similar behaviors, respond to the same medications, and appear to have comparable genetic roots to the disorder. Continue reading for more on this enlightening study and canine compulsive disorder. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL ACTIVISM) Today, PETA will attend the 2013 Revlon, Inc. Annual Meeting of Stockholders to ask the makeup brand to stop selling its products to China, where animal testing is required for cosmetic goods. Amanda Nordstrom, a research associate for PETA’s Laboratory Investigations Department, will be PETA’s spokesperson at the meeting and will ask the cosmetics company to make the commitment to end sales in China. After learning that Revlon has been paying for tests on animals, PETA purchased enough Revlon stock to allow attendance at Revlon’s annual meetings. Keep reading for more on this crucial affair and Nordstrom’s actual statement that will be used at the meeting. — Global Animal
(ACTIVISM) Happy World Environment Day! This annual event is held on June 5th to raise global awareness of the need to take positive environmental action. World Environment Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly to celebrate the opening of the 1972 Stockholm Conference. It has also become the main channel through which the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) stimulates global awareness of the environment while encouraging political action. Continue reading for more on World Environment Day and this year’s theme for the celebration. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL ACTIVISM) The ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge is back! Throughout the months of June, July, and August, forty-nine shelters across America are competing to save as many animal lives as possible and hoping to break their previous year’s records for the same three-month period. Last year’s competing shelters saved more than 56,000 dogs and cats during the contest by energizing their teams, rallying their communities, and finding animals loving homes. This total was a 14,376 increase in lives saved over 2011. Continue reading for more on the $100K Challenge and Rachael Ray’s compassionate efforts. – Global Animal
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