Topic: Animal Cruelty

Are Dyed Chicks Just Short-Term Rental Birds?

Reuters

In a classic holiday outrage story, The New York Times brings news of animal rights' groups opposition to the practice of dying chicks for Easter presents, but the practice also looks like an opportunity for farmers to double-dip on chicken sales.

By Caitlin Dickson

May 24, 2011

Spatwatch

Dutch Jewish Groups Face Off Against Animal Activists

The Party for Animals want to ban kosher slaughtering practices

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By Erik Hayden

May 13, 2011

Man Gets Caught Smuggling a 'Zoo' Through Airport Security

In his luggage: leopards, panthers, a black bear and two macaque monkeys

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By Caitlin Dickson and Eli Rosenberg

Mar 16, 2011

Today's Best

Five Best Wednesday Columns

On animal rights, Haitian leaders, and a "no-drive" zone in Libya

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