animal cruelty
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The Department of Agriculture Killed 1.2 Million Wild Animals Last Year
The mission of Wildlife Services, an office in the Department of Agriculture (USDA), is “to provide federal leadership and expertise to resolve wildlife conflicts to allow people and wildlife to coexist.” In practice, that means slaughtering animals in droves.
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Chronic Stress Makes Captive Orcas Sick And More Likely To Die Young
Diseases and premature deaths among confined orcas are linked to the tremendous stresses endured by these aquatic mammals as a result of their captivity, according to new research.
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Science Teacher Who Fed A Live Puppy To A Snapping Turtle At School Found Not Guilty
Robert Crosland, a high school science teacher in Preston, Idaho, was found not guilty of animal cruelty by a six-person jury on Friday. Crosland came under fire last summer after he fed a live puppy to a snapping turtle in front of his students.
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Why Purebred Dogs Are Sick, Miserable And Ugly
This week, the Westminster Kennel Club is hosting its popular annual dog show, where canines of all shapes and sizes get to strut their stuff in front of discerning judges. Seems like harmless fun, but many purebred dogs are, or soon will be, in poor physical health – the result of an emphasis on cosmetic,…