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Why Is the Federal Government Awarding Contracts to a Company That Was Involved in Smuggling Primates?

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Worldwide Primates Inc. was started by Mathew Block to import primates into the US for animal experimentation. The International Primate Protection League was active in exposing and urging prosecution of this case. According to this website , Worldwide Primates has received $2,411,795.00 from the Dept.

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

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Whittaker had not yet gotten the message that birds don’t smell, her intellectual background was in primate research, but a colleague set her straight, telling her, “Birds don’t have a sense of smell, so I don’t understand why you’d study that anyway?” ” (p. Gill, Frank B. &

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New Iberia Inspection Documents Available

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18 focusing on allegations by Stop Animal Exploitation Now (SAEN) found the center in compliance. # A May 23, 2007, USDA inspection revealed several problems with drainage and waste disposal operations, and peeling paint in primate housing areas. # A 2006 inspection found no problems. A 2006 inspection found no problems.

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Uncovered Reports Show Three Research Labs Fined for Violations

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Thanks to Stop Animal Exploitation Now! It is assumed the animal was alive prior to being placed" into the sterilizer, the report said. 2) Charles River Laboratories, Sparks and Reno, NV: Two primates undergoing surgical procedures were handled improperly. Here's the Honor Roll from Fox News. for finding them.

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Physicians Committee Accuses University of Washington of Cruelty to Ferrets

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I live in Seattle and I am always skeptical of how the UW treats its lab animals. A national physicians group has filed a federal complaint against the University of Washington, saying its use of ferrets to train medical residents in emergency procedures on babies and children violates a federal animal-welfare law. News to me.

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Tribes and Birds of the Lower Omo Valley by Adam Riley

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The Hamar women are immediately identifiable by their brick red hair braids, beautiful beaded jewelry and animal skin clothes designed to imitate gazelles. The Ethiopian population of this little known, long-bearded primate forms an isolated population restricted to this area, so this was a very satisfying find.

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How much bird is there, anyway?

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He had the habit of asking very similar question about the animals featured in his zoology lectures, including basic questions like how big they are, what limits physiology puts on their geographic range, etc. For instance, among animals, booby and noddy combined probably represents the majority of the biomass of the somewhat unusual St.

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