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EU Bans Use of Great Apes in Animal Research

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Europe banned the use of great apes in animal testing Wednesday as part of drastically tightened rules to scale back the number of animals used in scientific research. Tags: chimpanzees europe animal research apes primates. From the AFP. And they must work at "reducing levels of pain inflicted on animals.".

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Flight to Freedom

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ADI, which has previously rescued and relocated animals in Europe, South America and Africa have described it as one of the most complex logistical operation they have ever undertaken but say it will be worth all of the effort when the animals walk free. What a way to start memorial weekend. These lions really are home for the holidays.””.

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European Union Screws Apes Used in Medical Research

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Researchers can continue most experiments on mankind's closest relatives -- chimpanzees, gorillas and orangutans -- after European Union lawmakers watered down proposals to restrict testing. Tags: europe animal research medical research. Nothing, nothing makes me angrier than animal researchers. Maybe you'll feel some guilt about it.