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MARCH 18, 2010

This is the same place that was nailed by a Humane Society undercover investigation. The Humane Society wants 9 chimps that are not being "used" as part of experiments to be released to a sanctuary. Tags: chimpanzees animal research humane society chimp haven new iberia research center primates. percent of our DNA.

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DECEMBER 5, 2009

He wants to save the planet for humans alone. Tags: nature climate change human behavior environment uganda. By the way, if you ever read Jared Diamond's Collapse, you'll understand why I also think this is the perfect response to his book. I believe we have not earned that privilege.

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APRIL 25, 2010

Rats help save humans. Tags: news. The sizeable rodents are helping to detect tuberculosis (TB). Read more about these amazing rats and the work they are doing by visiting the full article here. originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on April 25, 2010.

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JANUARY 11, 2010

The world is facing a growing threat from new diseases that are jumping the human-animal species barrier as a result of environmental disruption, global warming and the progressive urbanisation of the planet, scientists have warned. Tags: global warming disease climate change environment.

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Animal Person

JUNE 12, 2010

When the landscape is barren and there are few living creatures of any kind, people begin to lose their humanity. And that's when they start to do the unthinkable: eat other humans. Bad guys treat humans the way they'd treat animals. Clothes and shoes in this film are largely connected to humanity (not to mention survival).

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AUGUST 24, 2010

Armed with new undercover video of four such events, the Humane Society of the United States is pressuring state officials to explicitly outlaw the practice, which the organization says is effectively banned in every other state. Tags: animal cruelty blood sport south carolina humane society bears hunting.

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MARCH 19, 2010

Media-Newswire.com) - The Humane Society of the United States has obtained government reports showing that the University of Minnesota has violated federal standards of care for animals in laboratories. Tags: animal research humane society university of minnesota. vice president of animal research issues for The HSUS.

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JUNE 21, 2009

From the Humane Society's press release. Further advancing its leadership in human-animal studies, Humane Society University, an affiliate of The Humane Society of the United States, announced today that it has received a license as a higher education degree-granting institution by the District of Columbia Education Licensure Commission.

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JUNE 26, 2009

Tags: universities scholarship academic research humane society. I came across this article in Inside Higher Ed.

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JUNE 20, 2010

As the future of whales once more comes under global debate, some scientists say the marine mammals are not only smarter than thought but also share several attributes once claimed as exclusively human. Tags: marine life marine animals whales.

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OCTOBER 26, 2010

I realize that the most humane method of treating chickens is to not kill them for food.BUT, as long as there is still a demand for their meat, PETA is advocating "Controlled-Atmosphere Killing" as an improvement over current methods of electric immobilization. Tags: meat PETA farm animal welfare factory farm chickens.

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DECEMBER 20, 2008

And, in general, the Humane Society and its Legislative Fund likes them. Tags: Obama humane society USDA us. I bet you didn't realize that Obama had any animal welfare picks, but he did. They are very enthusiastic about Tom Vilsack, the proposed Secretary of Agriculture. In fact, he was their top choice.

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DECEMBER 21, 2009

The Dr Hadwen Trust for Humane Research is the UK’s largest charity funder of non-animal replacement research. Tags: UK animal research. It has just received a record number of applications for grants. That is a very good thing. At least there is some interest out there. And it's fueled by one thing.research dollars.

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MARCH 6, 2010

The Humane Society has launched a confidential whistleblower hotline for employees of chimpanzee research laboratories to anonymously report alleged abuses. Tags: chimpanzees animal research. This is important. Pass it around. From the Advertiser. In the areas surrounding the seven remaining U.S.

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DECEMBER 11, 2008

The Humane Society has another great investigation into the shady practices of a corporate giant. Not so, says the Humane Society. Tags: pet stores puppy mills us. This news story slipped by in November. This time it's Petland, who I'm glad to say has no stores in my area (that I know of.) but that's another post.)

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Here's what they say about Trader Joe's eggs (definitely does not sound humane to me.) Tags: eggs consumption farm animal welfare groceries. But are they really free-range eggs? I looked online and all I could find was this article on The Vegetarian Site. They also offer "Cage Free" eggs.

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Animal Person

JULY 1, 2009

Angus directed me to a story about the Calgary Stampede (rodeo) and the Calgary and Vancouver Humane Societies which had me asking: Whose side are they on? The Calgary Humane Society works with the Stampede to make sure the animals are safe (and by the way that's impossible if the animals are being used in the rodeo. Not the rodeo.

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MARCH 9, 2009

Checking out their website, I came across this page saying that they merged with the Humane Society in 2006. I also learned that the Humane Society merged with the Fund for Animals in 2005. Tags: organizations animal welfare. The live link takes me to an announcement in 2006 about the merger.

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10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Each time, a small notebook tagged along with me, and I would note the bird species I spotted, then put it away. It’s human nature: Once we think we know what we’re looking at, we mentally fill in the gaps and move on to the next thing. Gwynn sat behind me in the canoe as we paddled lazily around a shallow lake.

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JUNE 25, 2010

Tags: animal research. According to technewsdaily.com , this "lung on a chip" imitates the inner workings of a lung and could help lessen the need for animals as research subjects.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Now, Kolbert is to focus on humanity's impact on the animal world, and in particular will look at the species that are today being rendered extinct by men and women. Kolbert's task will to be show whether or not humanity – with its spiralling population, widespread habitat destruction, over-fishing and global warming – is rivalling these.

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DECEMBER 9, 2008

The study: 'Attempts to Objectify Pain and Consciousness in Conventional (captive bolt pistol stunning) and Ritual (halal, knife) Methods of Slaughtering Sheep and Calves' concludes that Islamic slaughtering is the most humane method of slaughter and that captive bolt stunning, practised in the West, causes severe pain to the animal.

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APRIL 1, 2009

He asked whether cows, chickens, sheep and some of the other animals that we eat are usually treated and killed in a humane manner. The meat industry will say yes, of course, all animals are treated and killed humanely. In my opinion, the crux of the question touches on what is “humane.” It's not conducive to humane anything.).

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2009

Tags: vegan milk corporate lies cows vegetarian. Of misinformation that is repeated so often it becomes fact. If you really think about it, how many prehistoric people were grabbing pregnant cows to suckle on? Lactose intolerant people are actually the normal ones.

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APRIL 4, 2010

Tags: salmon marine animals hydropower dams endangered species. She highlights dams, but that is only one of the four H's (hydro, harvest, habitat and hatcheries) that are obliterating this beautiful creature. I think this opinion is pretty wide-spread. It's just easier to kill sea lions that to break down dams.

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JANUARY 9, 2010

Tags: dolphin marine life marine animals. Scientists at Emory University think so.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2008

Tags: chimpanzees animal rescue congo. Sweet pictures of the baby chimp rescued from the Congolese military. So much like any child.

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10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2024

” But also: “Delisted,” “Growing Up,” “Second Chances,” “No Tags.” ” And within these chapters are three marvelous stories told by Sophie A. She is particularly talented at painting how birds fly and interact.

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MARCH 30, 2010

It spotlights the Humane Society, but I think it's a pretty universal comparison. Tags: corporate lies humane society agriculture agribusiness. This article pretty much sums up how the two agendas are simply at cross-purposes. Compassion is perceived to hurt profits.

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DECEMBER 26, 2009

The Humane Society gives President Obama a B- on animal protection. Tags: Obama legislation humane society. Not that great, but I no longer think of Obama as a progressive anyway. It's probably still better than w.

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MARCH 8, 2010

Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) received the Humane Society’s Legislative Leader award for her leadership in protecting animals. The Humane Society of the United States cited Senator Cantwell’s efforts to improve marine mammal rescue capability, including such challenges as disentangling marine mammals from fishing nets.

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JULY 3, 2010

To me, it's another example of the Humane Society's growing savvy and clout in the US. Animal welfare groups led by the Humane Society of the United States have agreed to abandon a fall ballot issue against animal cruelty as part of a deal with state farm groups brokered by Gov. From the Associated Press.

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AUGUST 15, 2009

Tags: UK animal cruelty. It's because of behavior like this.

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MARCH 23, 2009

Here's some background on the New Iberia Research Center, target of the Humane Society investigation showing alleged chimpanzee abuse. Tags: chimpanzees animal experimentation humane society new iberia research center medical research us.

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10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 9, 2014

But sometimes, what’s best for the birds and what’s best for the humans collide. If the Cormorants stay stubborn, officials estimate that the price tag for moving them and speeding up work on the structure (before next year’s nesting season halts it) could approach $30 million.

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JUNE 28, 2009

The Humane Society began a campaign in March 2008 to get 600 university presidents to sign a pledge to prevent severe pain and distress in animals used in research. Tags: university research animal experimentation humane society medical research animal resear. So far only 37 presidents have signed it.

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JULY 29, 2009

What do you all think about his upcoming work for the Humane Society? Tags: animal cruelty blood sport humane society Michael Vick sick. Plus, I personally have no room for forgiveness for Sick Vick. Others may, but I don't. Pretty savvy on HSUS' part? Or are they trying to get publicity?

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