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What Do Animals and Insects Feel? Scientists Have Answers.
A decade of research on animal consciousness should influence their legal status, experts say.
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A decade of research on animal consciousness should influence their legal status, experts say.
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Many animals pair bond for life – but that isn’t the same thing as being monogamous.
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It’s a cruel logic that results in the most affectionate creatures being punished the most, but sadly, that’s how it’s often turned out.
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A new study investigates life in Earth's microbiome and warns that bacteria, fungi and viruses are at risk of extinction.
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The automated emotion recognition tool can apparently be used to assess pig welfare on farms. But advocates say it is too little too late.
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A fraught regulatory environment and human stubbornness help explain the roadblocks.
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Why many of the arguments for zoos need fact-checking and caveats.
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It’s a question people love to throw at vegans and vegetarians — so here’s a thorough explanation.
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The research that fish feel pain, explained.
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The meat industry breeds chickens to grow as fast as possible. Here’s how they do it.
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How Biocraft is attempting to improve pet food by making it allergen-free and healthier for animals — not to mention, far more ethical.
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