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Animal rights protesters link arms to block an intersection in the central business district of Melbourne, Australia, on Monday.

World News

Vegan Protesters Block Downtown Melbourne In Coordinated Action Across Australia

2:06pm April 08, 2019

by Laurel Wamsley

In Queensland, protesters arranged a deal with the owners of a slaughterhouse: The activists would unchain themselves if the owners handed over three sheep and agreed not to file a complaint.

Author Barry Estabrook says pigs can be taught to play computer games and recognize themselves in a mirror.

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'Tales' Of Pig Intelligence, Factory Farming And Humane Bacon

5:59pm May 05, 2015

Journalist Barry Estabrook wanted to know more about the animal and its journey from the farm to his plate. In a new book, he explores the dichotomies of the industry that's raising our pork chops.

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