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Altruism, Albatrosses, and Vicious Young Men

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Laysan albatrosses are ocean-dwelling seabirds who have 6-foot wingspans, weigh 7-8 pounds, occasionally sleep while flying, and rarely land except to raise their chicks. The oldest Laysan albatross was last seen raising a chick on Midway Atoll in 2016, at age 66. The young men had severed the birds’ legs in order to remove the tags.

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Are Published Animal Studies Skewed?

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It raises the question of how useful animal research really is if we only see the studies that show relevant results. Tags: animal research drug companies animal studies. Here's an article in Nature about how many animal studies with negative or inconclusive results go unpublished. Or negative for whatever other reasons?

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Thinking Pink for Pups

4 The Love Of Animals

What a fun event, and a great way to help spread the word and raise funds for a great cause! Thinking Pink for Pups: Dogtopia Pampers Dogs for Cancer Research. Dogs across the country will get primped and pampered in October, all in the name of breast cancer awareness and research. Tags: events. About Dogtopia®.

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Why I Question Animal Testing 2.2

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I particularly question the use of chimpanzees in medical research. I recently was escorted through a large primate research laboratory by its director. Tags: animal experimentation animal research. The following is from The Dragons of Eden by Carl Sagan. Like other mammals, they are capable of strong emotions.

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Cute of the Day: Open Wide!

4 The Love Of Animals

Through years of research, SeaWorld has made it possible for this chick to be raised by its parents. Tags: cute of the day. Typically as a part of this program, chicks are hand-reared by aviculturists to ensure they receive the best care during their first few fragile weeks. To discover more, visit SeaWorld.org.

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Bring Pets Home

4 The Love Of Animals

The fund raising Web site also offers exclusive content for cat and dog owners which includes information on pet care and safety, information on animal shelters, as well blogs, groups and open forums. The site’s primary purpose is to raise money to help shelters care for homeless pets. Tags: news websites. About Bring Pets Home.

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PETA Petition to Stop Animal Torture at Defense Department

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But it certainly raised my awareness that animals are used in military trauma-training exercises. Tags: animal research animal cruelty military Obama PETA.

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