The bulltproof logic of so-called 'exotic meat' company The Lions Kingdom, who also declare themselves to be sellers of 'ethical meat'. Even this isn't as ridiculous as the story of the person who narrowly escaped fatal injuries after entering a tiger's enclosure in Germany...

As ever, we read behind the headlines and for this episode it's Anthony, Paul & Sahne with their magnifying glasses out & analysing the week's animal rights & vegan headlines.

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Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.

If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via [email protected].

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This week's stories:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/05/17/two-baby-cows-were-saved-slaughter-their-rescue-is-now-documentary/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFlibYYrvuQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qb-9Q0YhVA

https://www.instagram.com/p/DYd0Q_ZjnOs/?igsh=ZzAyYmZtY2Q3eHVl

https://www.countytimes.co.uk/news/26117870.peta-want-tombstone-sheep-killed-powys-a489-crash/

https://worldanimalnews.com/2026/05/18/rhino-poaching-kingpin-big-joe-shot-dead-in-south-africa-amid-ongoing-rhino-horn-crisis/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2ev3p14kvlo

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/14/seafood-company-abuse-claims-fish-farming?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy217yw7nxo

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2205613/sainsburys-launches-different-meats-stores#

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2205824/donkey-rides-uk-seaside-resort-banned/amp

https://www.agtechnavigator.com/Article/2026/05/18/are-climate-goals-undermining-animal-welfare-in-uk-livestock/

https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/05/seabed-life-triples-after-bottom-trawling-ban-in-scotland-protected-area/

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