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  2. Group selection - Wikipedia

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    They considered whether groups can have functional organization in the same way as individuals, and consequently whether groups can be "vehicles" for selection. They do not posit evolution on the level of the species, but selective pressures that winnow out small groups within a species, e.g. groups of social insects or primates.

  3. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals - Wikipedia

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    PETA uses these games to spread attention about animal rights and animal welfare and to advocate vegetarian and vegan diets. PETA's head of online marketing Joel Bartlett said "We've found that parody games are extremely popular. By connecting our message with something people are already interested in, we're able to create more buzz." [102]

  4. Stanford marshmallow experiment - Wikipedia

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    The children were led into a room, empty of distractions, where a treat of their choice (either two animal cookies or five pretzel sticks) were placed on a table. [1] The researchers let the children know they could eat the treat, but if they waited 15 minutes without giving in to the temptation, they would be rewarded with a second treat. [ 1 ]

  5. Humane Society of the United States - Wikipedia

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    HSUS formed after a schism surfaced in the American Humane Association over pound seizure, rodeo, and other policy issues. The incorporators of HSUS included four people—Larry Andrews, Marcia Glaser, Helen Jones, and Fred Myers—all of whom were active in the leadership of existing local and national groups, who would become its first four employees.

  6. 50 Proud Pet Owners Share The Delightful Pets They Adopted In ...

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    Image credits: BlueberrySympathizer There is an epidemic of animals in need of new homes. While there have (arguably) been some improvements in the situation over the years, things are still dire.

  7. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

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    Often, animals are moved from the southern to northern U.S. states. Animals may be transported using aircraft or vehicles, sometimes being relayed between transporters multiple times along the way. As of March 2022, ASPCA had a fleet of 18 vans used for transport. The organization relocated approximately 200,000 animals between 2017 and 2022. [54]

  8. Henry Bergh - Wikipedia

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    Bergh, unknown date. During his stay in Europe, Bergh witnessed various cruelties committed upon animals, which affected him greatly. [3] In England Bergh met Lord Harrowby, president of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, who impressed upon Bergh the importance of his mission, leading Bergh to dedicate the rest of his life to the cause of ending animal cruelty.

  9. Blind Author's Inclusive Children's Book About Penguins Got ...

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    Paul Castle is a blind author and illustrator who wrote The Secret Ingredient, an inclusive children's book about penguins who learn the "secret ingredient" to a happy family.. Castle, who triples ...