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Thought experiment

Reddit Animals

If you put some animals (both wild and domestic) on an island and left them there to roam free and we come back after a few years who would survive. In my opinion dogs would be the first to go. Would suprisngly rodents and small animals. From the ones that have a good chance to survive. Horses have a good chance.

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Do we do enough language experiments?

Reddit Animals

How often do we try to give animals a way to talk? It seems like the idea that animals are, in a sense, trying to talk [to you] is not a common thought. And I'm not saying that I expect animals to literally talk. And I'm not saying that I expect animals to literally talk. Do we do it enough?

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Is here somebody who work with animal rights and police?

Reddit Animals

I am a volunteer and animal rights activist from Ukraine. This topic is gaining traction in our country, but personally, I believe that our country and society are not currently ready for the establishment of a zoopolice, and I would like to learn about the experiences of other countries in this field. Greetings to all.

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Dog near death of old age: what to do?

Reddit Animals

Because although the animal struggles to even get up and do his business outside (we don't just put a diaper on him so he also trains his body a bit) he shows no signs of pain or suffering, he is just very tired. Thank you all. submitted by /u/ManuMaker [link] [comments]

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FL Animal Control Conducts Bizarre Experiment

Critter News

News of the Weird Owners claim dog died from being in non-ventilated Animal Control vehicle. How should Animal Control evaluate their claim? Stick another dog in the same situation and see if it dies too! It was an "experiment" you see, even though they are just Animal Control, not a research facility.

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How to Keep Your Dog Happy While You’re at Work

4 The Love Of Animals

Dogs are naturally sociable animals. Being left on their own all day is quite an unnatural (and boring) experience for many dogs.

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Hurting animals and repenting later.

Reddit Animals

Has anyone, as a child, ever hurt animals like pelting stray cats and dogs with stones? I become deeply emotional when I read stories about animals online, and I often find myself crying late at night, regretting the imbecile I once was. Have any of you guys here had similar experiences? Please help/suggest.