A heartbreaking viral video of a crayfish’s claw ripping off
while the animal clings for life to the side of a pot of boiling water has been
making the rounds online.
while the animal clings for life to the side of a pot of boiling water has been
making the rounds online.
The video of the desperate crayfish has been
viewed more than a million times on social media. Originally shared on Chinese
social media channel Weibo, the video was shot at a restaurant in China, one of
the world’s largest producers of crayfish.
viewed more than a million times on social media. Originally shared on Chinese
social media channel Weibo, the video was shot at a restaurant in China, one of
the world’s largest producers of crayfish.
See the heart-wrenching video yourself.
Many who viewed the clip commented in support
of the crayfish, hoping for the brave animal’s survival. One user said,
“Don’t eat him, seeing how hard he’s trying to survive.” The user
that posted the video later responded, “I let him live, I already took him
home and am raising him in an aquarium.”
of the crayfish, hoping for the brave animal’s survival. One user said,
“Don’t eat him, seeing how hard he’s trying to survive.” The user
that posted the video later responded, “I let him live, I already took him
home and am raising him in an aquarium.”
While this crayfish was lucky, sadly countless
others are less fortunate. A similar video went viral earlier this year. Shared
by Toronto
Fish Save, it showed a crayfish desperately clinging to the side of a
boiling pot, trying not to die.
others are less fortunate. A similar video went viral earlier this year. Shared
by Toronto
Fish Save, it showed a crayfish desperately clinging to the side of a
boiling pot, trying not to die.
It’s
simple: No animal wants to die.
simple: No animal wants to die.
There’s nothing kind about eating crayfish or
any other crustacean. Often boiled alive, these innocent beings suffer
immensely. Many people believe that crustaceans and fish are incapable of
feeling pain, but science tells us the opposite. A study published in the Journal of
Experimental Biology reveals
that crabs, lobsters, and fish do in fact all feel pain.
any other crustacean. Often boiled alive, these innocent beings suffer
immensely. Many people believe that crustaceans and fish are incapable of
feeling pain, but science tells us the opposite. A study published in the Journal of
Experimental Biology reveals
that crabs, lobsters, and fish do in fact all feel pain.
To make matters worse, in the United States
these animals are denied even the most basic legal protections. Not a single
federal animal welfare law protects crustaceans or fish. As a result, countless
animals used by the seafood industry endure lives of unimaginable pain and
slow, cruel deaths.
these animals are denied even the most basic legal protections. Not a single
federal animal welfare law protects crustaceans or fish. As a result, countless
animals used by the seafood industry endure lives of unimaginable pain and
slow, cruel deaths.
Fortunately, you don’t have to wait another
minute to help stop the needless suffering of these sensitive animals. By
choosing a compassionate vegan lifestyle, you can ensure that lobsters, crabs,
fish, and other aquatic animals are spared senseless cruelty and death.
minute to help stop the needless suffering of these sensitive animals. By
choosing a compassionate vegan lifestyle, you can ensure that lobsters, crabs,
fish, and other aquatic animals are spared senseless cruelty and death.
Ready to get started? Check out all the amazing vegan versions of seafood, such as
Gardein’s fishless filets and crabless
cakes. And click here for compassionate sea-inspired recipes.
Gardein’s fishless filets and crabless
cakes. And click here for compassionate sea-inspired recipes.
