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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Several colleagues and I recently conducted a purely observational study to determine the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in chimpanzees previously used in experimental research and now living in a sanctuary in Louisiana. Suffering is far from a uniquely human experience.

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Meet Suliformes, one of the newest orders of birds

10,000 Birds

Immature Magnificent Frigatebird ( Fregata magnificens ), Grand Isle, Louisiana © David J. The experience also inspired my column this month at 10,000 Birds, so check that out when you’re done: Meet Suliformes, one of the newest orders of birds.) [.] Huge, elegant, graceful, they’re kept aloft on long black wings.

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