Animal Welfare

After 50 Years In Chains, An Abused Circus Elephant Finally Rests

Two elderly pachyderms traveled in style on a 1,300-mile trek to their new home.
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Former Lab Chimp Whose Babies Were Torn From Her Bonds With Troll Dolls

A former breeder chimp is finally finding peace.
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Here's Why You Should Stop Scaring Your Poor Cats With Cucumbers

Animal behavior experts explain why cats seem to fear cukes.
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Lamb Survivor Of Tractor-Trailer Crash Adopted By Loving Family

" I wasn't going to allow her to be food."
By Sally Ho, Associated Press

Animal Lovers Are Going To Be Moo-ved By Panera's Big Announcement

New animal welfare commitments scrap confinement crates for pregnant pigs and promise cage-free eggs by 2020.
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Study: Lions Declining Almost Everywhere

Africa is fast losing its apex predator.
By Matt Hayward, Bangor University, The Conversation

Florida's First Bear Hunt In 21 Years Called Off After 2 Days

The hunters killed way more bears than officials expected.
By Curtis Skinner, Reuters

Hedgehog Rescuer Honored For Saving Thousands Of Prickly Critters

She devotes 19-hour days to hedgehog rehabilitation.
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Starbucks Aims To Use Only Cage-Free Eggs By 2020

We like this announcement a latte.
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An Evangelical Case For Animal Rights

"God has given all animals the breath of life."
By Kirsten Powers, USA Today