"Compassion for others is not only a sign of strength but also a big turn-on", says PETA's Yvonne Taylor.
Peta's sexiest vegans 2014
Gareth Oxford, Oxfordshire(01 of08)
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Plant-powered wildlife artist. Vegan for animals, for the planet, and for my body. (credit:Peta UK)
Seth Brighton, East Sussex(02 of08)
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People say, "if you were an animal, what animal would you be", I say a rhino, because Im a short sighted, bad tempered, chunky, vegan, covered in body armour. (credit:Peta UK)
Byron Colchester, Essex(03 of08)
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Fit, fun and a compassionate dad. (credit:Peta UK)
Kate Hornsey, London(04 of08)
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Northern actress, living in London, animal loving, green tea obsessed, bikram gal. Vegan forever !!! (credit:Peta UK)
Matthew Ripley, Derbyshire(05 of08)
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I'm a fun-loving guy who stands up for what he believes in. (credit:Peta UK)
Sophia, Loughborough, Leicestershire. (06 of08)
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Cat lady, artist, adventurer and soldier in the karma army. (credit:Peta UK)
Lisa-Marie Dundee, Angus(07 of08)
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I am an animal loving vegan with the hope and belief that one day all animals will be treated as equals. (credit:Peta UK)
Jenna Glasgow, Lanarkshire(08 of08)
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I'm Jenna, I'm cat daft, passionate about healthy eating and addicted to vego chocolate bars! (credit:Peta UK)
"Everyone who entered this contest is a winner because they know that the best thing that people can do for animals, the planet and their own health is to go vegan."
Voting runs until 11 April and PETA will announce the winners on 15 April.
The lucky pair will each be treated to a night for two and lunch at a vegetarian country house hotel in Cumbria, plus a vegan dinner for two.
Feel inspired? Here are some delicious vegan recipes...
This simple spring salad works well as a side dish or main since the quinoa is packed with protein. Fresh snap peas and toasted pumpkin seeds offer lots of texture.Get the Quinoa Salad with Sugar Snap Peas recipe (credit:Quentin Bacon/Food & Wine)