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VIDEO: Bear Forced to Perform in Russian Circus Fights Back
A bear attack during a Russian circus show is making international headlines! Shocking video of the attack, reportedly captured at…
Mötley Crüe’s John 5 Knows the Best Licks Come From Adopted Dogs
PETA’s not-so-motley crew of celebrity supporters just gained a show-stopping guitarist—and he wants everyone to tune in for an important…
Facebook and Instagram fails to ban illegal puppy trade, Four Paws says
The Animal Reader is an independent news platform based in the Netherlands that shares daily news updates about animals and…
Episode 2 of ‘Chimp Crazy’ Looks Back at a System That Failed Travis the Chimpanzee
In 2009, Travis the chimpanzee was at the center of a media frenzy when he nearly fatally attacked Charla Nash,…
How to Celebrate National Dog Day Today and Every Day
Imagine taking a hike with your family, but they’re moving so fast that you can’t admire the trees and the…