animal welfare advocates

Animal welfare advocates say an avian influenza outbreak at a Utah mink farm has gone largely unchecked, accusing authorities of failing to intervene as animals fell ill. Critics are calling for stronger oversight of mink farms, which have previously been flagged as sites where bird flu can spread and potentially adapt to mammals, raising public health concerns.

Ukrainian fitness influencer Vadym Oleynik is facing widespread condemnation after a video showing him abusing a turtle spread online. Critics, including animal welfare advocates and social media users, have called the footage horrible and demanded accountability, with the incident prompting calls for consequences against him.