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Pigs help trapped pig to escape

Pigs are more altruistic in behavior than humans

Altruism: behaviour of an animal that benefits another at its own expense. OR: selfless concern for the well-being of others. In other words, altruism is helping others without necessarily looking for a reward in return. It is an act of giving. However, an interesting aspect of altruism is that it normally concerns one sentient being helping …

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Pig killed in brutal way on a British intensive farm

2023: we are living through the dark ages right now in respect of animal welfare

Yes, I know that in the year 2023 there is a lot of good animal welfare law, a lot of good people who are concerned about animal welfare, a lot of good people who campaign for animal welfare. But set against that goodness, even in developed countries so-called, even in civilised countries, there is mass …

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