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The Joke's on Us: New Research Suggests Animal Testing a Danger to Humans
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Cher
- 14 hours ago - greenerideal.com
A new study, being called the most comprehensive of its kind, concluded that mice make exceptionally poor models of human inflammation.
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Blind Rooster Mothers Baby Turkeys
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Cher
- 14 hours ago - all-creatures.org
Leilani Farm Sanctuary has three adorable new turkeys, saved from human consumption. The pullets (baby turkeys) have decided that Obi, our blind rooster, is their mom! Each night, the rooster spreads his wings and keeps the young turkeys warm.
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Rescued From Greyhound Racing: Lewis' Story
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Cher
- 14 hours ago - blog.aspca.org
The life of a racing Greyhound is often short and painful. Every year, thousands of young and healthy Greyhounds are euthanized because they are no longer deemed worthy racers, but some of the lucky ones make it to Greyhound rescues.
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Judge Orders Forest Service Into Lynx Consultation
Offbeat  (tags: animals, environment, protection, wildlife, lynx )

Cher
- 14 hours ago - billingsgazette.com
A judge has ordered the U.S. Forest Service to consult with wildlife officials to protect Canada lynx in portions of Montana, Wyoming and Idaho.
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Hearing Set for Cougar-Hunting Bill
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Cher
- 14 hours ago - statesmanjournal.com
A hearing is scheduled Wednesday on House Bill 2624A, which would allow decisions about the use of dogs to hunt cougars to be made by the voters in each county in Oregon.
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Born to Be Wild - Just Music   video
Offbeat  (tags: animals, bizarre, goodnews, funny, pets, pictures, off-beat, unusual, humor )

Mm
- 16 hours ago - youtube.com
Ok ~ Know I am one to be Offbeat! I was laughing so hard when I saw this I had to share for fun. Most of you here won't know this song, but some disturbed person put this to animals and it is way to funny not to share! xx
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