Feeling Fish

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While fish may be unable to vocalize their pain in ways that humans can recognize, the scientific consensus is clear: fish feel pain, much like we do. They’re smart, have good memories, form complex social relationships, and some even use tools. Sadly, overfishing is putting many species on the verge of extinction. The number of aquatic animals killed for human …

Social Cows

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Looking in their eyes, you can begin to sense the emotional depth of cows. They form strong bonds with their young and develop relationships with each other. Studies show cows even have best friends. Cows are playful, inquisitive, and curious — and they’ve been known to “celebrate” when they’ve solved a problem. Like us, cows produce milk for their young. …

Playful Pigs

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If you’ve ever had a chance to meet a pig, it’s hard not to notice how strikingly similar these animals are to the beloved dogs with whom we share our homes. These highly social animals possess an amazing capacity for love, joy, and sorrow — and they’re remarkably intelligent. In fact, they’re considered one of the top five most intelligent …

Smart Chickens

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Like all birds, chickens are smart animals with complex and meaningful social relationships. In fact, their intelligence is so advanced that a recent study by the University of Bristol revealed that chickens can think, draw references, apply logic, and even plan ahead. They can perform basic arithmetic, anticipate the future, and navigate by using the position of the sun! Sadly, …

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UK Meat Sales Still Down One Year After Horse Meat Scandal

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It’s been one year since headlines around the world blared the scandal about unwitting Britons dined on hamburgers, meatballs, or other beef products that turned out to actually be horse meat. This incident caused so much outrage at the time that it was soon after reported that consumers in the United Kingdom were eating less meat, and 6% of Britons knew someone who became vegetarian in response to the scandal.

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Victory: Charge Dropped Against COK Investigator

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Recently, we told you about COK’s investigator Taylor Radig who went undercover in Colorado to expose extreme cruelty to newborn dairy calves. While her investigation led to criminal charges against three of the people shown abusing animals, perversely, the sheriff also charged Taylor herself with a crime, merely for witnessing the violence endured by these animals.