Why is

National Geographic staying silent about animal Abuse?

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David Marriott profits from cruelty. National Geographic gives him a platform.

National Geographic claims to care about wildlife, the planet, and ethics, but one of their own Board members profits from some of the worst animal abuse in the world. By continuing to stand by David Marriott, National Geographic is complicit in this cruelty.

If National Geographic truly stands for animal welfare and integrity, they must remove David Marriott immediately.

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  • Hens in cages suffer from limited space and restricted movement, which prevents them from engaging in natural behaviors and leads to high stress and frustration. Studies also indicate that caged hens have higher rates of Salmonella, a leading cause of foodborne illness and are more prone to disease than hens in systems that allow for greater mobility and expression of natural behaviors.

  • Each hen in a battery cage is given only 67-86 square inches of space—less than the size of a sheet of paper—leaving them unable to spread their wings or move naturally.

  • Caged hens are unable to perch, nest, dust-bathe, or forage, causing severe psychological distress and unnatural, repetitive stress behaviors.

  • Wire cage floors cause painful foot disorders, overgrown claws, and open lesions, while sloped designs lead to chronic discomfort and injuries.

THE Horrifying TRUTH ABOUT BATTERY CAGE EGGS

  • Battery cages deny hens their natural behaviors, such as scratching, nesting, and foraging, leading to chronic stress, frustration, and harmful repetitive behaviors.

  • To maximize egg production, caged hens undergo forced molting by withholding food and water, causing severe stress, feather loss, and long-term health issues, including paralysis and death from dehydration.

  • Caged hens are subjected to constant artificial light to extend egg-laying periods, disrupting their natural cycles and contributing to bone fragility and overall poor health.

  • While the EU banned battery cages in 2012, Marriott International is picking and choosing where to comply, allowing millions of hens to continue suffering. Marriott is using cage-free eggs in the EU, but not in the US. Don't Americans deserve the same? Marriott’s customers deserve better. The animals deserve better.

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