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Queenie arrived at Chimp Haven in 2014. The private, nonprofit sanctuary has cared for well over 300 chimpanzees since its inception, and is currently home to more than 200.

Too Frail To Retire? Humans Ponder The Fate Of Research Chimps

Aug 28, 2018
Lab chimps used in medical studies are being retired to a forested sanctuary. But scientists and workers who care for the animals say some older chimps aren't healthy enough to make the transition.
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Since early 2013, 110 chimpanzees have been retired to Chimp Haven sanctuary in Keithville, La., from the New Iberia Research Center in Lafayette, La. That's the largest group of government-owned chimps ever sent to sanctuary. Sabrina, seen here, arrived

Report: Most Former Research Chimps Should Move To Retirement Sanctuaries

May 18, 2018
A working group convened by the National Institutes of Health looked at where chimps that had been used in research should live now. Unless relocating chimps would endanger them, a sanctuary is best.
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Drawn in by fresh eggs, or the possibility of feathered friends, people continue to flock toward backyard chickens. One researcher wonders if local laws are doing enough to keep people and birds safe.

Do Backyard Chickens Need More Rules?

Mar 12, 2018
Drawn in by fresh eggs, or the possibility of feathered friends, people continue to flock toward backyard chickens. One researcher wonders if local laws are doing enough to keep people and birds safe.
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Naruto, a macaque, took this self-portrait in 2011 with a camera owned by photographer David Slater. The photo has been the subject of a years-long copyright battle.

'Monkey Selfie' Lawsuit Ends With Settlement Between PETA, Photographer

Sep 12, 2017
Wildlife photographer David Slater has agreed to donate 25 percent of future revenue from photos taken by a macaque in 2011 to conservation efforts.
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Anita Krajnc speaks onstage during a 2016 Humane Society event in Hollywood, Calif.

Canadian Court Clears Activist Who Gave Water To Pigs

May 04, 2017
The case against Anita Krajnc, who founded the animal rights group Toronto Pig Save, has garnered international attention. She faced the possibility of jail time and thousands of dollars in fines.
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Spanish rejoneador Pablo Hermoso de Mendoza brandishes a banderilla as he fights a bull during the El Pilar Feria at La Misericordia bullring last week.

Spanish Top Court Overturns Catalonia's Bullfighting Ban

Oct 20, 2016
The judges ruled it was unconstitutional and infringed on the government's responsibility to preserve Spain's cultural patrimony. Catalan lawmakers approved the ban in 2010, citing animal cruelty.
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Thousands of people gather at Puerta del Sol as they demonstrate against bullfighting in Madrid on Saturday.

Momentum Grows Against Bullfighting In Spain, As Thousands Rally

Sep 11, 2016
Protesters on the streets of Madrid chanted that bullfighting is "torture — not art or culture!" Supporters say it is a crucial part of Spanish culture. Fewer and fewer Spaniards support the pastime.
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A screenshot from the video of the incident posted by Toronto Pig Save, which shows Anita Krajnc giving water to pigs bound for the slaughterhouse.

Animal Rights Activist On Trial In Canada For Giving Water To Pigs

Aug 26, 2016
Anita Krajnc is facing charges of criminal mischief because she gave water to pigs bound for the slaughterhouse. If convicted, she could be sentenced to six months in jail or a $5,000 fine.
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Elephant acts at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will be phased out by 2018, the circus' parent company said today. The elephants will retire to a conservation center in Polk City, Fla.

Ringling Bros. Says No More Circus Elephants By 2018

Mar 05, 2015
The "Greatest Show on Earth" has been under pressure for years from animal rights advocates over its use of Asian elephants in its 5,000 annual shows.
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This picture taken on Jan. 27, 2015 shows a seized cat in one of the cages being transported in a truck in Hanoi.

Thousands Of Cats Destined For Vietnamese Tables Are Buried Instead

Feb 04, 2015

Even though eating cats is banned, "little tiger" remains a delicacy. Many are sourced from China and smuggled over the border.

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Utah Ag-Gag Charges Against Animal Rights Activists Dropped

Jan 26, 2015
Utah prosecutors are dropping charges against four animal activists filed under a controversial law known as "ag-gag." The activists from California and...
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"Flipper" Trainer Wants Captive Dolphins Freed

Sep 30, 2014
It’s safe to say Americans have something of a love affair with dolphins. Ric O’Barry has a lot to do with that. O’Barry is the man who trained the...
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Conservationists Sue Nevada Wildlife Commissioners Over Trapping Regulations

Jan 26, 2015
Two men have sued Nevada wildlife commissioners, saying current trapping regulations are causing needless suffering for thousands of "non-target"...
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Animal Overload

Aug 27, 2014
Nevada’s Animal Foundation has all the dogs and cats it can handle for the moment. The organization reports it’s filled to capacity and is imploring...
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Animal Foundation At Capacity Until Weekend

Jan 26, 2015
The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas said Tuesday its adoption centers and lost and found areas are full, and people looking to drop off animals should...
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Hearing Rescheduled For Man Accused Of Killing Dogs

Jan 26, 2015
In Reno a 24-year-old man accused of killing and dismembering several dogs, leaving a gruesome scene in a motel room, had his status hearing rescheduled...
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Elko Man Misses Dog, Shoots Neighbor's Bathroom

Jan 26, 2015
An Elko County man who says he was trying to shoot a dog on his property has been arrested after a bullet went through his neighbor's house....
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When Animal Rescue Turns Into Hoarding

Aug 06, 2014
A woman in North Las Vegas kept more than 100 cats in her home. The conditions inside that house were barely habitable, according to authorities, and...
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Should Nevada Trapping Regulations Change?

Jul 15, 2014
Nevada trappers can make a substantial income selling bobcat pelts. Proponents of trapping also say that trappers play an important role in keeping...
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Horse Slaughter Poised To Resume In U.S.

Nov 05, 2013

Two new horse slaughterhouses are poised to open in the United States, for the first time in 2007. Valley Meat Company in Roswell, N.M. could begin operation later this week

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The Ethics of Using Force on Circus Animals

Jun 19, 2012
The Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus is in town, and the menagerie of animals that accompanies it.  But in recent years, circuses have acquired dubious reputations for mistreatment of animals.
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