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http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bird-brains-have-as-many-neurons-as-some-primates/?WT.mc_id=SA_EVO_20160620

Bird Brains Have as Many Neurons as Some PrimatesDensely packed brain cells help birds achieve surprisingly complex cognition in a tiny head space

http://www.petallianceorlando.org/pet-alliance-to-shelter-victims-pets/

Pet Alliance to Shelter Victims Pets - Pet Alliance of Greater OrlandoOn June 12, 2016, our community experienced a tragic act of terrorism and hatred that has deeply impacted us all. Read more >

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/15/science/national-aquarium-dolphin-sanctuary.html?module=WatchingPortal&region=c-column-middle-span-region&pgType=Homepage&action=click&mediaId=wide&state=standard&contentPlacement=55&version=internal&contentCollection=www.nytimes.com&contentId=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2016%2F06%2F15%2Fscience%2Fnational-aquar…[Read more]

National Aquarium Plans to Create Dolphin SanctuaryIn the face of protests by animal welfare activists, the institution is discontinuing the popular tourist attraction.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/10/world/asia/china-yulin-dog-meat-festival.html?module=WatchingPortal&region=c-column-middle-span-region&pgType=Homepage&action=click&mediaId=thumb_square&state=standard&contentPlacement=90&version=internal&contentCollection=www.nytimes.com&contentId=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2016%2F06%2F10%2Fworld%2Fasia%2Fchin…[Read more]

China’s Dog Meat Festival Is Again at Hand, and Opponents Are Lining UpA petition to stop the event that organizers said had attracted more than 11 million signatures was presented to the Chinese Embassy in London as well delivered to officials in Beijing.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/11/world/europe/replica-of-noahs-ark-is-damaged-in-oslo-harbor-collision.html?module=WatchingPortal&region=c-column-middle-span-region&pgType=Homepage&action=click&mediaId=thumb_square&state=standard&contentPlacement=80&version=internal&contentCollection=www.nytimes.com&contentId=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2016%2F…[Read more]

Replica of Noah’s Ark Is Damaged in Oslo Harbor CollisionA large model of the ship collided with a Coast Guard boat on Friday. No people (or animals) were injured during the crash.

Bolivia rejects ‘offensive’ chicken donation from Bill Gates
‘Respectfully, he should stop talking about Bolivia’
“Gates announced the chicken initiative — dubbed “Coop Dreams” — earlier this month as a partnership with Heifer International, a charity that aims to eradicate poverty by giving away livestock and agricultural training. The gift of…[Read more]

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/21/science/saigas-kazakhstan.html?module=WatchingPortal&region=c-column-middle-span-region&pgType=Homepage&action=click&mediaId=thumb_square&state=standard&contentPlacement=6&version=internal&contentCollection=www.nytimes.com&contentId=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2016%2F06%2F21%2Fscience%2Fsaigas-kazakhstan.html&ev…[Read more]

Saiga Population Grows After Mysterious EpidemicA recent census suggests the endangered antelopes in Kazakhstan are making modest gains after illness wiped out most of the species.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/20/science/the-grackles-secret-to-success.html?module=WatchingPortal&region=c-column-middle-span-region&pgType=Homepage&action=click&mediaId=thumb_square&state=standard&contentPlacement=8&version=internal&contentCollection=www.nytimes.com&contentId=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2016%2F06%2F20%2Fscience%2Fthe-grackles…[Read more]

The Grackle’s Secret to SuccessThe great-tailed grackle is one of the most invasive species in the United States. A new experiment tests whether it develops new behaviors.

http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/06/19/482689024/colorado-mother-fights-off-mountain-lion-to-save-her-son

Colorado Mother Fights Off Mountain Lion To Save Her SonA Colorado woman managed to fight off a mountain lion that was attacking her 5-year-old son. During the harrowing rescue, she reportedly reached into the cat's jaws to free her child's head.

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/sep/25/industrial-farming-one-worst-crimes-history-ethical-question?CMP=share_btn_fb

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Companies That Test On Animals (2016 Update)Avoid these companies! They DO test on animals (updated in 2016). #crueltyfree

http://theanimalspost.com/2015/06/13/chinese-dog-thieves-beaten-by-angry-neighbours/

Chinese dog thieves beaten by angry neighboursThe dog meat industry in Asia is slowly dying and every day more and more people are getting tired of dog thieves and are taking justice into their own hands. Over the past few years, news of dog thieves getting attacked by locals are becoming more common. That is what happened recently in Wenzhou City …

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/04/160429-kopi-luwak-captive-civet-coffee-Indonesia/

The Disturbing Secret Behind the World’s Most Expensive CoffeeKopi luwak is made from coffee beans plucked from civets’ feces. This is bad news for civets.

Hollywood’s Biggest Names Are Leading A Vegan Lifestyle

Hollywood’s Biggest Names Are Leading A Vegan LifestyleThese 5 celebs are  proof that veganism is beautiful and they’re sharing their thoughts on the matter. 1. Brad Pitt Brad Pitt is one of the biggest nam ...

http://www.snopes.com/media/notnews/mcdonaldsdog.asp

Korean McDonald's Begins Serving Dog Meat BurgersRumor: Korean McDonald's locations sell a burger made from dog meat.

http://www.animalsaustralia.org/features/6-reasons-the-agriculture-minister-shouldnt-be-the-animal-welfare-minister.php

6 reasons the Minister for Agriculture shouldn’t be the Minister for Animal WelfareHere are 6 reasons why putting animals in the hands of the Agriculture Minister is like putting healthcare in the hands of tobacco companies …

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/earth/earthnews/9815862/Humans-are-plague-on-Earth-Attenborough.html

David Attenborough - Humans are plague on EarthHumans are a plague on the Earth that need to be controlled by limiting population growth, according to Sir David Attenborough.

http://jakarta.coconuts.co/2016/06/20/viral-woman-jilbab-cares-dozens-stays-dogs-and-cats-brushes-social-media-bullies

VIRAL: Woman in jilbab cares for dozens of stray dogs and cats, brushes off social media bulliesHer love of animals in undeniable.