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“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends” – Martin Luther King Jr.

Read short summaries of research and studies that show why veganism is beneficial for billions of animals.
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Animals

Animals feel things too

70 billion land animals are raised and killed each year, or 2,200 every second. Review of 2,500 papers show animals are sentient, meaning they are able to perceive and feel…
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September 16, 2021
Animals

Fish and factory farming

77-90 million tons of fish caught each year. 300k+ cetaceans like whales, dolphins die in bycatch. Sustainability certificates like MSC are no guarantee either.
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September 16, 2021
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Chickens and sentience

Unhatched chicks communicate with each other and with their mother. Hens teach their chicks all of life’s skills and modify their teaching based on how quickly its chick is learning.
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September 16, 2021
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Pigs and sentience

Studies have found pigs are smarter than dogs and 3 year old children. They are able to open and close doors, guide flocks of sheep, even play video games.
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September 16, 2021
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Pigs and factory farms

Capable of living 10-12 years, most pigs are killed at 5-6 months old. 10-18% of piglets who are born alive won’t make it until weaning age.
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September 16, 2021
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Cows, bulls, and sentience

Cattle not only can figure out problems but also enjoy the intellectual challenge and get excited when they find a solution, just as humans do.
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September 16, 2021
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Sheep and sentience

Sheep build friendships, stick up for one another in fights, & feel sad when their friends are not around. They remember at least 50 faces for more than 2 years.
Raghav
September 16, 2021