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Chimpanzee Attack Victim Can't Sue State for Damages
In 2009, unconditional love turned into tragedy for Travis, a 14 year-old Chimpanzee, his adoring guardian, Sandra Herold, and her dear friend Carla...
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Domesticated Rats: Smart Critters That Make Great Pets
When encountering a mouse or rat–even if they are domesticated–some folks become terrified and let out a blood-curdling scream. Personally, I don’t...
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Moran-Young Amendment Approved to Defund USDA Horse Meat Inspectors
Just a few days ago, Petside featured the story about the first horse slaughterhouse processing horse meat for human consumption since a 2006 ban....
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Wildlife Conservationist Jeff Corwin Launches Wild Adventures Audio Tours
When it comes to wildlife conservation, the local zoo plays an important role in connecting people to endangered animals. I fell in love with...
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