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WOODSTOCK, N.Y. –- An ancient ceremony called Kapparot, practiced by some Orthodox Jews leading up to their highest holy day, Yom Kippur, has many opposed to the ritual because it has been reported in some cases to cause the torture and slaughter of chi… Read more

SECAUCUS, N.J. – Below is a look at some noteworthy stories from the animal kingdom this week. WORLD’S OLDEST GORILLA TURNS 55. What does a gorilla get to celebrate her 55th birthday? The wisecrack answer would be, “Anything she wants.â… Read more

SAN FRANCISCO –- The number of commercially managed honey bee hives in the nation dropped 36.1 percent since last year, falling victim to new diseases, pesticide drift and parasites, according to the Apiary Inspectors of America, who promote better beek… Read more

WOODSTOCK, N.Y. – Brooklyn is one of the last places you’d expect to find a male goat wandering the streets, but after being found there originally earmarked as food, Albie is now instead part of a loving home. “It appeared that he had … Read more

SECAUCUS, N.J. -- The Humane Society of the United States released video footage today of sick and injured livestock the organization says were mistreated at auction sites and stockyards where cattle are sold for slaughter. A graphic videotap… Read more

MECHANICSBURG, Iowa –- One expert estimates that quintuplets happen only once in 10,000 goat births, but the owner of Honeybear, who delivered five female kids last week, says it’s really no big deal, even on a farm that’s produced other unorthodox … Read more