Yellowstone Bear World is a hellhole for bears: It breeds them, tears cubs away from their mothers, and forces them…
Emergency conservation efforts save Botswana hippos
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The Fatal Consequences of Cub-Petting Operations
Roadside zoos that exploit bear cubs for photo ops have blood on their hands—and it’s not just that of the…
Baby Monkeys Need Their Mothers—Experimenters Punish Them for It
The arrival of Mother’s Day (May 12) is an annual reminder that few things are as strong as the bond…
Poochella Is Back! Local Animal Shelters Raised the ‘Woof’ at PETA’s Canine Adoption Fest
Paws the music—we’re here for the barks! The canine carnival of the year, Poochella 2024, was a tail-wagging good time…
Sperm whale communication more complex than previously thought, new study
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