It's time for another Q&A! Don't forget to leave your own questions in the comments below :)
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Is honey vegan? That's a question I hear a lot from the veg-curious. I understand the confusion. Bees aren't animals, right? And they don't get hurt by humans taking their honey, right? I mean, bears do it. Why can't we?
Well, there are quite a few reasons why I (and many) avoid honey. Not the least of which is the 'ick' factor... honey is actually pretty gross when you think about it.
But is it vegan or isn't it?
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I was elated to hear the recent news that SeaWorld has agreed to end their orca breeding program effective immediately. This decision has come far too late but gives me hope that the tides are changing for the animals who share our planet.
However, I can't help but wonder, is this decision enough to make a real difference to the whale populations already living in these parks?
I'm not so sure.
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I understand the appeal... a day out with the family, road trip, sunshine, adorable baby animals from exotic lands...
But zoos aren't all they're cracked up to be.
The recent documentary film Blackfish has brought the whole world's critical attention to SeaWorld, and further, to zoos in general.
And yet, somehow, zoos and other establishments capitalizing on the lives of animals for human entertainment around the world are still in business.
Stick around for ten sobering problems with zoos. Hopefully you'll be convinced that your hard-earned money is far better spent supporting conservation efforts for animals in the wild and buying vegan food for your family than taking this particular type of day trip.
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