
The Marsh deer are South America's largest deer species, uniquely adapted to wetland life with their web-like hooves and preference for aquatic plants. They are prey animals for jaguars and pumas. These majestic creatures, once widespread, are now confined to isolated pockets. Their main threat is habitat loss and fragmentation due to palm oil, soy and meat deforestation along with hydroelectric dams and gold mining. Even as researchers strive to understand their complex and obscure social and mating behaviours, time is running out for these unique creatures. Use your wallet as a weapon and protect the Marsh deer #BoycottPalmOil #BoycottGold4Yanomami #Boycott4Wildlife.

The enigmatic Bush dog was once believed to be extinct, however they have now emerged from the shadows. These elusive canids show remarkable teamwork and intelligence with strategic hunting tactics. They divide into land and water based groups when pursuing elusive prey like the paca. Despite their shy nature, Bush dogs break their silence with peculiar calls, a vocal repertoire that serves as a means of communication and warning within the pack. Adorned in reddish hues, they bear the nickname 'zorro,' reminiscent of a fox, while their distinctive vinegar-like scent has earned them the moniker 'vinegar dog'. They are classified as Near Threatened due to their range disappearing for cattle grazing, palm oil, soy, eucalytpus and other monoculture crops. Not enough is known yet about their lives to assess the damage. Fight for them every time you shop and be #vegan #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife.
media puzzle, Soy, and The Antics @ Cactus Room
Cactus Room, Saturday, July 4 at 07:00 PM GMT+10
media puzzle (Bundjalung/Naarm), Soy (Mulubinba), and The Antics (Naarm) take on The Cactus Room on the 4th of July.
Following an Australian tour with Regurgitator, and shared stages with Ty Segall, Earth Tongue, and Party Dozen, media puzzle have released four scuzzy post-punk albums and two blisteringly short, high-energy EPs.
SOY are six-piece, 4-dimensional sonic conglomerate formed on the Central Coast. SOY have produced a concoction of psychedelic jangle to garage scuzz, which has been widely appreciated across venues and festivities for the last 6 years.
Operating on stolen Wurundjeri land, The Antics are a band of hungry passionate punk rock freaks who carry the nostalgia of the sounds of the Aussie punk scene from yesteryear, mixed with the ever evolving sounds of the scene today. Hot and fresh as your favourite slice. Full steam ahead.
https://melbourne.askapunk.net/event/media-puzzle-soy-and-the-antics-live
Soy, Media Puzzle, Dragnet & Equestrian Fields @ Old Bar 18+
The Old Bar, Friday, July 3 at 08:00 PM GMT+10
https://melbourne.askapunk.net/event/soy-media-puzzle-dragnet-and-equestrian-fields-live

Pretty funny that a little bean can threaten someone's masculinity.
💁🏻♀️ TIL: 🌳📉 In 2025, #Brazil’s #Amazon #deforestation fell over 23%, with clearing on #Indigenous lands at its lowest since 2016.
Researchers credit stronger enforcement, better satellite tracking, and market pressure for sustainable #farming. However, the #Cerrado still lost 55% of Brazil’s total forest, and #Batelão territory saw a 10,000% spike as #soy #farms pushed onto protected land.
#rainforest #conservation #maps #wildfires #sustainability #satellites #forests #science #environment #water #trees

Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon biome fell by 23.5% in 2025 compared with 2024, according to a new report from MapBiomas, a Brazil-based land-use mapping project. Reductions in deforestation were recorded across the board in all of Brazil’s biomes, culminating in a 21% nationwide decrease in forest loss. In total, nearly 985,000 hectares (2.4 million acres) […]