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Here's the thing. When you think of dangerous Australian animals, your mind probably conjures up images of massive saltwater crocodiles, venomous snakes coiled in the grass, or those infamous ...

Animal law is a growing area of study and practice because of the many ways in which nonhuman animals (animals) are used in a wide variety of venues. Globally, nonhumans, including fully sentient ...

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The Australian Firefighters Calendar is celebrating 30 years by offering a new batch of calendars filled with amazing animals and shirtless firefighters that give back Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor ...