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Florida tightens rules on capturing giant manta rays but stops short of full ban

Move follows upsetting viral video of ray being manhandled into unmarked boat in Florida waters last year

The Guardian - US · May 16

Missouri Town Will Pay $500K To Settle Lawsuit Over Deputy Shooting Blind and Deaf Dog

The Animal Legal Defense Fund says it's one of the largest settlements for the police killing of a dog.

Reason · Nov 17, 2025

Cocaine Hippos, Monkey Copyrights, and a Horse Named Justice: The Debate Over Animal Personhood

Are human courts the best venue to protect wild animals?

Reason · May 24, 2025