Animal rights
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Colombia’s growing ‘cocaine hippo’ problem
feature Descendants of animals once owned by druglord Pablo Escobar pose serious threat to humans and wildlife
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King Charles, foie gras and the foods the royals can’t eat
Under the Radar The King has banned the French delicacy from being served at royal residences
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Why Norway euthanised ‘beloved’ walrus Freya
Speed Read The 600kg animal had become a popular attraction in the Oslo Fjord
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Pros and cons of a vegan diet for pets
Pros and Cons Plant-based food might have some health benefits for dogs
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Ronaldo NFT expected to fetch $1m
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
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‘A welfare disaster’: what’s happening to Britain’s pigs?
Today's Big Question Boris Johnson heightens farmers’ fury with bacon sandwich comments
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‘In the modern world, the workaholic chino-wearers march ahead’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press
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£20m robotic dolphin could replace captive animals
Speed Read Chinese ban on exotic creatures could see robot revolution
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Campaigners celebrate as the Queen goes fur free
Speed Read Dresser reveals that Her Majesty will use faux fur in future outfits
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Australian PM Scott Morrison takes aim at ‘green-collar criminals’
Speed Read Animal rights activists criticised as ‘shameful and un-Australian’ after dozens arrested in nationwide protests
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Animals removed from Albanian ‘zoo of hell’
Speed Read Authorities force their way into a private zoo to rescue lions, deer and a bear
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Is Michael Gove right to outlaw electric shock collars for dogs?
Speed Read Activists welcome the ban on electrified training devices in England, but others accuse Environment Secretary of a policy U-turn
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Fur mislabelling scandal could lead to total ban
Speed Read MPs recommend banning all real fur imports in wake of scandal
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Tortured puppy shifts Turkey elections agenda
In Depth Disturbing images of dying mutilated dog trigger rare show of unity among nation’s politicians
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