(ANIMAL VIDEO) This big pig just wants to take a nap, but this little goat simply won’t let it happen! — Global Animal

(ANIMAL VIDEO) This big pig just wants to take a nap, but this little goat simply won’t let it happen! — Global Animal

(ANIMAL VIDEO) Wiglet the baby mini pig absolutely loves bath time! — Global Animal

(MILITARY ANIMALS) Thousands of goats, pigs, and other animals have died in military training exercises over the years, spurring debate between animal rights activists and the Pentagon. While the military claims that this type of training saves lives, activists say that simulators would be a more effective method. Fortunately, animal advocates scored a win this month after the Army announced it will prevent non-medical soldiers from participating in trauma training using live animals, and instead, personnel will use training mannequins, actors, and virtual simulators. Read on to learn more about the decades-long debate and what this decision means for the future. — Global Animal

(ANIMAL NEWS) As if 16,000 dead pigs in a river wasn’t bad enough, new reports from China indicate that another animal-river-dumping crisis is taking place. One-thousand dead ducks were found floating in the Nanhe river, which is fortunately not a source of drinking water. It’s unclear why the ducks are being dumped in the river, but the reasoning could be related to the reasons for the pig dumping—a disease outbreak. Hopefully China will find a more sanitary way of handling deceased animals. Read on to find out more about this unsettling news. — Global Animal

(PIGS) Since last Friday, authorities have recovered hundreds more dead pigs from a river that provides clean drinking water to Shanghai. As of today, the total number of dead pigs floating along China’s financial hub has risen to over 6,600. Despite horrendous and graphic images which have understandably worried many residents, officials continue to believe the water supply remains safe. However, several of the pigs retrieved from the river were swollen, rotten, and even some with their internal organs visible. Read on to uncover the cause of this horrendous death toll. — Global Animal

(ANIMAL PICTURES) Who needs a pot of gold when you have this much cuteness? Check out these photos of animals who are ready to shamrock this St. Patrick’s Day! — Global Animal

(AMAZING ANIMALS) Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s these remarkable animals! Animals can be everything from man’s best friend to real-life heroes. Check out the examples in the infographic below featuring the mnay ways animals have saved people’s lives as well as the benefits of caring for a pet. — Global Animal

(FACTORY FARMING) In the animal news world, Kristen Bell is mostly known for her adorable reaction to sloths, but the actress is now involved with a more serious issue. Since announcing that she’s expecting her first baby Bell has decided to help some less fortunate mothers. The Forgetting Sarah Marshall star has teamed up with The Humane Society of the United States, and penned a letter to Neil Dierks, the CEO of the National Pork Producers Council, asking to end the cruel practice of gestation crates. Read on to find out how you can help as well. — Global Animal
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