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How do animals decide when to fight and when to walk, fly, slither, or swim away? Most research on animal conflict has focused on the short-term costs of single interactions, but a pair of behavioral ...

The Humane Society of the United States applauded the U.S. Senate for approving S. 1947, the Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act, by a voice vote. The bipartisan legislation, introduced by Sens.

A spring pole with a piece of animal flesh hanging from a rope, a “break stick” with canine indentations, and a dog weight pull sled. A book titled, “I was tortured with knowledge: The Art of ...

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers held a significant hearing on February 19 to address the persistent issue of animal fighting and its far-reaching consequences for communities across the state.

Recently, several incidents of animal cruelty and abuse have sparked widespread outrage, drawing significant attention to the issue. These alarming events have fueled calls for accountability and ...