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Join American Tortoise Rescue in Celebrating World Turtle Day on May 23!

Join American Tortoise Rescue in Celebrating World Turtle Day on May 23!

Helena May 16, 2012 0

Founded by Susan Tellem and Marshall Thompson in 1990, American Tortoise Rescue (ATR) is a wonderful nonprofit organization that has been sponsoring World Turtle Day for twelve years to increase respect and knowledge for

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Celebrate Earth Day with Chimpanzee!

Celebrate Earth Day with Chimpanzee!

Helena April 20, 2012 1

Just in time for Earth Day, Disneynature’s new film, Chimpanzee, is a lovely and fascinating look into the lives of a young chimp named Oscar, his primate family, and a hero named Freddy.   Directed

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The Reality of the Down Industry

The Reality of the Down Industry

Helena March 26, 2012 1

When people think of goose down, they imagine soft, warm feathers. Indeed, that much is true. Down is the soft layer of feathers closest to a bird’s skin. You can find them in items

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UPDATE – PETA vs. SeaWorld

UPDATE – PETA vs. SeaWorld

Helena February 7, 2012 0

There is cause for celebration today! According to Jeff Kerr, PETA’s General Counsel and Senior Vice President, the February 6 argument regarding PETA’s lawsuit against SeaWorld lasted just over an hour. The judge has

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LES ANIMAUX – PETA vs. SeaWorld

LES ANIMAUX – PETA vs. SeaWorld

Helena January 30, 2012 2

February 6, 2012 will mark the first time in history that a U.S. court considers constitutional rights for animals. PETA, three marine-mammal experts, and two former orca trainers filed a lawsuit in October against

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