animal rights

Lolita The 57-Year-Old Orca Dies Shortly Before Her Release From Captivity

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Earlier this year, there was news that Lolita the orca, also known as Tokitae or Toki, would be released back into her Pacific Northwest home after spending over 50 years in captivity. However, these plans were shattered when the elderly orca passed away from a suspected renal condition. Despite the heartbreaking loss, Lolita’s story sheds … Read more

Looking at Old Novelty Photos from the Animal’s Point of View

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Photograph shows three puppies with a scale

  I used to collect old photographs and postcards from the late 1800s/early 1900s and especially liked silly animal pictures. The photos were usually a bit faded, and I don’t think I ever really looked into the eyes of the various critters who were immortalized in the cute photos. Recently, my feeling about the photos … Read more