Animal Matters | Promoting the Welfare of Animals Worldwide

Large Mammals Found to Suffer Brain Damage in Captivity
Cetaceans and elephants seem to be especially susceptible to the effects.
Pit Bull Ban in Denver Lifted After More than 30 Years
Voters recently approved the lifting of the ban on keeping Pit Bulls as pets.
All Minks on Fur Farms in Denmark Culled
The more than 17 million animals were killed to prevent spread of disease.
Cleveland Clinic Ends Its Use of Live Animals in Surgical Training
Michigan State University also recently ended its use of live animals in the training.

Wildlife

Dolphins
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Pets

Horses
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Farm Animals

Cows
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Laboratory Animals

Rabbits
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News About Laboratory Animals

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