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The Secret Perfume of Birds: Uncovering the Science of Avian Scent–A Book Review

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The Secret Perfume of Birds: Uncovering the Science of Avian Scent focuses on this last question, but you might find yourself fascinated by the first two, which come early in the book but linger on in the imagination as author Danielle J. Do birds use odors and a sense of smell to communicate with each other? But Danielle Whittaker has.

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Is Medical Research on Animals REALLY the Only Way?

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I responded to a post on animalblog that cited a recent article in the journal "Proceedings" of the National Academy of Sciences. Here's my response on medical research in general. Here's my response on medical research in general. I recently had a discussion about medical research using animals.

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Healthy pets see their vets! #GetHealthyHappy

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With the correct medication and a healthy diet , she has been at her correct weight for several years now! Hill’s Science Diet is giving away $100 toward a vet checkup, every day for 90 days! is not responsible for the content of this article. Did you know that your vet can help you choose the best diet for your pet?

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Growing Number of Scientists Question Animal Research

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This is an excellent article that appeared in the Boston Globe last week. The feud between animal rights activists and researchers is among the bitterest in science. Indeed, it often isn't even the best science: New drugs that show great promise in mice, for example, often confer zero benefit to humans, or even prove harmful.

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Looking for Books about Animal Experimentation

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It's a horrible topic and I post news articles about the abuses from time to time. But I want to be able to argue about it intelligently, citing science, not just morals. I've finally decided to take the plunge and really learn about animal experimentation.

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On the Land Grant University Meat Problem

Animal Person

Here is Responsible Policies for Animals' letter in the September-October 2009 Utne Reader -- responding to an article about questionable business-school teachings: As business schools teach harmful financial practices, our land-grant universities' college of agriculture teach harmful food practices, driving chronic disease, soaring medical and insurance (..)

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40 Ways to Help Lab Animals

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Do not limit your knowledge and your effectiveness by reading only those materials with which you agree; read articles and books reflecting a range of opinions. For sleuthing on animal experimentation, you will want to visit a library with good science holdings. There are many excellent books on issues related to animal research.