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Tom Regan on the Use of Animals in Science

Animal Ethics

All that the rights view prohibits is science that violates individual rights. There are also some things we cannot learn by using humans, if we respect their rights. If that means that there are some things we cannot learn, then so be it. The rights view merely requires moral consistency in this regard. (

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SeaWorld Saves Some Sandhills

10,000 Birds

However, many of the professionals who work at places like these exhibit enormous compassion for animals. Rather than risk the chick’s imprinting on humans, the team cleverly thought to pair their two charges. SeaWorld and similar attractions that serve up cetacean entertainment to the masses don’t do that much for me.

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The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and Who Pays for It

10,000 Birds

But the tenets of the North American Model were developed in the 19th century, when wildlife ethics and science were a mere glimmer of what we understand today. Now, in 21st century America, we’re entertaining new considerations, in keeping with our modern understanding of wild animals and conservation. .”

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Now I'm Really Annoyed

Critter News

Here's a site for kids to program them to become "the next generation of laboratory animal science professionals." the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science Foundation. Experimenting on animals is fun and it helps everyone.even animals! Also, it's a great way to get girls interested in science!

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Push Land-Grant Universities Out of the Meat Industry

Animal Person

Responsible Policies for Animals Members & Friends! David Cantor Executive Director Responsible Policies for Animals, Inc. Responsible Policies for Animals’ (RPA’s) mailing to the 50 states’ top executives reflects RPA’s innovative approach. Below is a press release about the mailing. Another went out last Friday.

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Deconstructing Slate's "Pepper" Series

Animal Person

For those who didn't read the five-part Slate series " Pepper, the stolen dog who changed American science " by Daniel Engber , I recommend it for the history, but also for the misconceptions and assumptions that you might want to discuss on the Facebook discussion about the series. It "guarantees humane treatment?" Maybe on paper.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

That system may treat sentient animals like car parts, ruin antibiotics we need for human medicine, and destroy rural communities by polluting our air and water, but at least it’s “efficient” (a word Mr. Hurst hammers three times). Farm Animal Welfare, ASPCA New York, Feb. BOBBIE MULLINS Norfolk, Va., SUZANNE McMILLAN Dir.,