Critter News

APRIL 8, 2010

The psychological impact of over-hunting on the highly intelligent and sociable animals has been identified as the latest threat to the survival of the species. And the psychological consequences of our aggression have compromised their will to live.'.

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Whales Whaling Norway Psychology 100

Critter News

OCTOBER 6, 2009

They are not humans and it's not psychologically healthy for them to be treated that way. The individual primate and the species that is depleted for this "trade." Tags: Stupid entertainment primates endangered species. Remember Travis? Who suffers? Stupid TLC. Where is the "learning" in that name?

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Monkeys Primates United States Endangered Species 100

4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Understanding a pointed finger may seem easy, but consider this: while humans and canines can do it naturally, no other known species in the animal kingdom can. It’s no coincidence that the two species that pass Hare’s pointing test also share a profound cross-species bond. They have us very well trained.

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Wolves Fox Dogs Puppies 100

Animal Ethics

FEBRUARY 15, 2009

One might first ask, “Why does higher intelligence mean that one species is more valuable than other species?” Second, there are other species besides human beings that have high intelligence, e.g., chimpanzees and dolphins. What should our moral attitude be toward eating members of these species?

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Morals Vegetarian Meat Killing 40