Rodents

Growing antlers on mice in China in animal experiments

Chinese researchers are growing deer antlers on mice as a model for studying organ regeneration

I was notified of this by Twitter. Thanks Twitter; although I’m now bombarded with unsettling and upsetting examples of the poor human-animal relationship. Too much animal abuse in the world I am afraid. This is one example. And unsurprisingly (sorry if that sounds racist or biased) it comes from China where arguably they have the …

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King Charles III dislikes grey but likes red squirrels. Speciesism?

Allegedly King Charles III hates grey squirrels but loves the reds. Speciesism?

This is a short note, as I call them, about King Charles III. I like writing about the Royal family of the UK because I don’t really like them. I am unsure whether there is a place for them in the UK in the 21st century because they are too expensive, too wealthy and too …

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Did my rat really just drag me closer so she could give me a kiss and climb my arm?

What do you think? All I can say is that, for me, this is a charming video. The woman says that her rats make a happy. It is a statement with which you can’t argue and you can only be happy for her. Did my rat really just drag me closer so she could give …

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Two useful tags. Click either to see the articles: Speciesism - 'them and us' | Cruelty - always shameful

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