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A factory farm west of Madison that breeds beagle puppies for use in scientific experiments is facing both criminal and disciplinary investigations for mistreatment of animals. A very Florida ...

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The economic impact on this farming community has been severe. Preliminary surveys by local agricultural officers estimate ...

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Far from the well-trodden tourism path, the Central African nation promises unparalleled access to nature at its wildest.

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Air France-KLM recently announced the successful repatriation of two lion cubs, Yoda and Ysis, to South Africa. Victims of animal rights abuses in Europe and once exploited for use in music videos ...