Why I don’t celebrate Australia Day: 1. It marks the invasion of Indigenous land and the ongoing dispossession, violence, and oppression of First Nations people 2. Australia carries out the largest land-based killing of wild animals on the planet - kangaroos are shot for their flesh and skin 3. Australia Day campaigns actively promote eating lambs 4. Sheep are bred and exploited for their wool 5. Sheep are killed for their skin to make products like UGG boots 6. Dairy cows are forcibly impregnat

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Today is going to be scorching hot around Australia, especially in Victoria and South Australia. ☀️ Help wildlife survive the heat and send this to someone who’ll share some water with them. ⚠️PS — Avoid metal dishes unless they’re in full shade as they will get very hot in the sun. Shallow dishes are best, but if you have large bowls, place some large twigs or rocks inside to allow any small trapped animals to make their way out. 🐜 Footage thanks to @findingpeacewithdaz | Animals Australia