Animal Welfare
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What it’s like to swim with wild orcas and come out calmer
American turtle racing has a quirky—and controversial—history
Global film star Alia Bhatt turns the spotlight on conservation
Argentina's last captive elephant finally wins her freedom
Is it time to finally ban glue traps in the U.S.?
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Resort flamingos are being returned to the wild
Do happy hens make better eggs?
6 important new laws helping animals in 2024
Snail mucus is a skin care phenomenon—but does it really work?
$1,500 for ‘naturally refined’ coffee?
These endangered macaques are used for entertaining
Orcas are killing porpoises—but not eating them. Why?
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