What We See, And What Is

Source: https://www.thedodo.com/sad-truth-orangutan-tiger-video-1141786065.html

An excerpt:

Social media has been all abuzz in recent days over a new video showing a young orangutan who’s taken it upon himself to “babysit” a group of little tiger cubs. The viral-bound footage of unlikely friends has been viewed tens of millions of times online and described as a “cuteness overload!”

But while this easy internet fodder certainly has an irresistible appeal on its surface, one needn’t dig too deep to realize that it’s not really cute at all. In fact, it’s actually quite saddening.

Another excerpt:

Eyes On Apes outlines several other issues of concern surrounding T.I.G.E.R.S., including numerous USDA citations, in hopes that well-meaning animal lovers will realize that some online aww material is, in reality, awful:

“Don’t support this exploitation. When you receive an email or see images of baby apes with other animals on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc, take the opportunity to investigate where the animals are living, and politely educate people on the true circumstances behind [them].”

Please read the whole article.

What the world needs now and for always: Honesty and kindness (especially to the ones who cannot speak for themselves).

Source: https://myanimalcare.org/2015/06/21/what-we-see-and-what-is/

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