All Posts for animal behavior
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Do Animals Grieve?
Humans have long used our ability to experience complex emotions to distinguish ourselves from other animals. But is this ability really isolated to our species? And if non-human animals do have the capacity to emote, what does that say about how we treat them?
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Horse Racing Exposed: From Cradle to Grave
From cradle to grave, racehorses live tortured, terrifying, brutal, and completely thankless lives. Above all else, horse racing is a business. It’s not for the love of the sport, and certainly not for the love of the horse. It’s for the love of money.
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Horse Riding Cruelty: Effects of the Bit
Can bits be used ethically? Or are they decidedly cruel no matter how skilled the rider? Let’s take a deeper look at the impact bit usage has on horses—both physically and psychologically.
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Do Vegans Kill Bugs? | Gary Yourofsky Interview
What is the vegan stance on insects? Do they have rights? How “far” do you take veganism? In this interview, vegan activist Gary Yourosfky elaborates on the ethical aspects of our relationship with bugs and shares his own experience and aversions.
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Is Honey Vegan? Healthy? Humane?
Is honey vegan? Let’s explore the answer through the lenses of animal intelligence, environmental impact, and the ethical issues of beekeeping.
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Are Humans Better Than Animals?
When someone commits atrocious acts of depravity, we call them an “animal.” This video takes both a playful and serious look at our use of this term…and who the real “animal” is in our society.
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