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‘In the modern world, the workaholic chino-wearers march ahead’
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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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Pet shops could be banned from selling puppies
In Depth Defra considering ban on all third-party sales to crack down on unscrupulous dealers
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CCTV to be made compulsory in all UK slaughterhouses
Speed Read Abattoirs will be forced to install cameras under new rules to crackdown on animal abuse
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Sick pet is grounds for time off, Italian court rules
In Depth Animal rights group says decision is ‘step forward’ for push to recognise animals as family members
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Why one zoo is sawing off the horns of 21 rhinos
Speed Read Czech zoo says poaching risk in Europe is 'too high' after killing at French rhino enclosure
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Greyhound racing banned in New South Wales
Speed Read Australian state government imposes total ban on sport because of 'horrific' cruelty
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Rio Olympics: Jaguar shot dead after torch relay
Speed Read Animal rights activists condemn 'unnatural' use of big cat Juma in Brazil procession
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