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Sex, Violence, and Torture: Are Some Animal Experimenters Psychopaths?

Animal experimenters are almost never subject to punishment since their acts of cruelty are done under the guise of "research." However, those who harm animals can sometimes go on to harm humans, too. Ask the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to require a psychiatric evaluation of anyone who applies for federal funding to conduct experiments on animals.

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SCIENTIST REGRETS TESTING ON ANIMALS IN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL NOMINEE. 
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Victory! PETA Campaign Prompts Velour to Drop Mink Lashes

A strong PETA campaign, including e-mails from nearly 60,000 concerned supporters, has prompted beauty brand Velour to join Sephora in banning mink-fur eyelashes! Your messages are working—keep the pressure on Lilly Lashes to drop mink fur, too.

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Dogs Could Die in Summer Heat—Help Them

Lonely, neglected "backyard dogs" are suffering in the deadly heat without adequate shelter. They desperately need your help.

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Walmart Egg Supplier Exposed: Hens' Necks Broken, Others Killed in Gas Chambers

One hen's head was slowly torn off. Workers at a Walmart egg supplier were caught breaking hens' necks, gassing them with carbon dioxide (which causes excruciating pain), and leaving them inside filthy cages with their dead and rotting cagemates. Tell Walmart that there's no excuse for this, and urge the company to reconsider its ties with this appalling egg supplier now.

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Should You Eat Cheese? Take This Short Quiz to Find Out

You like cheese, but should you be eating it? This quiz will let you know in under a minute.

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He Cuts Into Owls' Skulls to Expose Their Brains

All the owls are killed at the end of the experiments. Tell Johns Hopkins University that this is not research—it's torture.

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Cats, Turtles, and Hedgehogs Reportedly Facing Death at Defunct Airport

Stray cats and wild animals have been making their homes at an abandoned airport since flight operations ceased in 2001. However, plans are now apparently underway to demolish five structures at the location and build luxury residences, hotels, and a casino, putting these animals at risk.

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Knowing the Signs of Heatstroke Could Save a Dog's Life

Heat waves and high temperatures this month can be deadly for dogs left in backyards and in hot cars. Do you know what to do in these emergencies?

HOW TO HELP DOGS IN DISTRESS
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WATCH: What You Might Not Know About Sheep 🐑

Did you know that when sheep are content, they wag their tails just like puppies? Watch the video and discover the amazing lives of animals in Ingrid Newkirk's latest book, Animalkind.

THE FASCINATING LIVES OF SHEEP
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What's the Ideal Weight of a Tiger or an Elephant? You May Be Surprised

We rely on whistleblowers to report details of abuse or neglect observed at roadside zoos and circuses. Here's what you need to know if you're worried that an animal is either too thin or obese.

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Some ants grow mushrooms to feed their colonies, which require a sophisticated system of 2,000 chambers, vents, and tunnels to control humidity and temperature. The resourceful insects also secrete chemicals with antibiotic properties in order to inhibit mold growth.