1080, an odourless, colourless and tasteless poison - banned in multiple countries and classified as a “weapon of mass destruction”, this devastating toxin is currently being dropped by our government across NSW.

But why does Australia still insist on using 1080, and what does it do to animals?

Millions of animals including primates, cats, dogs and native animals are still being bred and used for cruel research and experimentation in Australia.

So why doesn’t the public know about it, and who allows this research to go ahead?

As we all grapple with the global impacts of the newest coronavirus (covid-19), it’s important not to lose sight of the fact that like other serious pandemics and epidemics, this disease has its roots in the slaughtering of animals and destruction of their habitat.

So what can be done?