animal rights
This month in history: Are you aware of manatees?
November 2, 2015This is a time to reflect on the gentle giants that are Florida's official state marine mammal.
Read moreBlack Cat Appreciation Day: the perfect time to adopt
August 17, 2015"Black cats are still the least likely to be adopted, and they need people to give them a chance."
Read moreZimbabwe: Minnesota dentist faces charge of lion poaching
July 29, 2015James Palmer allegedly shot a protected lion known as Cecil with a crossbow in a killing that has outraged conservationists and others.
Read moreToday in history: Philadelphia police bomb MOVE 30 years ago
May 13, 2015In 1985, Philadelphia police dropped a bomb on a residential building, resulting in a massive fire that left 11 persons dead including five children.
Read moreJudge recognizes personhood of chimpanzee plaintiff
May 5, 2015A large variety of species show a propensity for mutually supportive social behavior, few more than chimpanzees and other apes and monkeys.
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