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Emily Moran Barwick, founder of Bite Size Vegan, smiling as she kneels, scratching behind the ears of Ooby, a rescued black sheep. To the left is the text "How Autism Helps Me Connect".

Growing up Autistic, I believe my difficulties with communication strengthened my empathy for animals. It broke my heart that no matter how desperately and clearly they communicated their terror and pain, they were ignored and discounted.

How Autism Connects Me With Animals

In a dark, monochromatic image, a single goldfish can be seen.

Do fish feel pain? Fish are often relegated to a somewhat sub-animal status. They are hard to relate to and not as emotionally expressive as other animals. But does this mean they don’t feel?

Do Fish Feel Pain?

Two small birds are shown on the ground. One is dead. The other is standing over the body, its mouth open as if wailing in grief.

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?

Do Animals Grieve?

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  • An adorable spotted piglet next to the text "Pigs can do what?!" referring to surprising facts about pigs.

    10 Surprising Facts About Pigs

    Did you know that pigs can play video games, smell things 5-7 miles away, recognize human faces, and solve multiple-choice questions? Prepare to have your porcine preconceptions punctured with ten surprising facts about pigs.

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  • Emily Moran Barwick, founder of Bite Size Vegan, smiling as she kneels, scratching behind the ears of Ooby, a rescued black sheep. To the left is the text "How Autism Helps Me Connect".

    How Autism Connects Me With Animals

    Growing up Autistic, I believe my difficulties with communication strengthened my empathy for animals. It broke my heart that no matter how desperately and clearly they communicated their terror and pain, they were ignored and discounted.

    Read more about How Autism Connects Me With Animals
  • Emily is shown seated and looking into the distance, down and to her right.

    Why I’m A Vegan Against Animal Welfare

    As a vegan activist should you be for or against animal welfare. What is the difference between animal welfare and animal liberation?

    Read more about Why I’m A Vegan Against Animal Welfare
  • Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown looking downcast with her head in her hands.

    I’ve Lost All Hope For Humanity…

    There is no excuse for this. They were all babies—less than 6 months old. It doesn’t have to be this way.

    Read more about I’ve Lost All Hope For Humanity…
  • A small child is seen with their hand up against the glass that separates them from the lioness. The lioness is only inches away and looking directly at the child. In the top left corner is a hand drawn yellow and white star, rendered in crayon, with the words “For Kids!” in various colors written in the center.

    Kids! Say NO WAY To ZOO DAY!!!

    This video is for kids and adults alike. If you’re like me, you LOVE animals! Going to the zoo can be really exciting. Today we’re going to talk about why even though it may be fun for you and me, the zoo isn’t a happy place for the animals.

    Read more about Kids! Say NO WAY To ZOO DAY!!!
  • Author Ren Hurst embracing a horse who has nuzzled up to her and places his head over her shoulder, as a second horse brings her nose to Ren's.

    Learning to Love Horses | One Trainer’s Journey Away From Riding

    Giving up riding is incomprehensible to most horse lovers. So what would lead a lifelong trainer, trader, and rider of horses to not only walk away entirely, but even question the concept of domestication itself? Hear Ren Hurst’s incredible journey.

    Read more about Learning to Love Horses | One Trainer’s Journey Away From Riding
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