Reasons animals are used in science:
The Animal Welfare Act-
Enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act-
The video below suggests that alternatives to animal testing can be found:
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Facts:
Animal Dissections-
Want to know more about animals used in classroom dissections? With parent/guardian permission visit this site: www.navs.org/the-issues/animals-used-in-classroom-dissection/#.Wjp-2jdG2Uk More Pros and Cons of Animal Testing:
DO THIS --> Open the file below to read more details about the pros & cons of animal testing.
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Do at least one of the following: 1. Write a letter to a cosmetic company. (A sample template is pictured below.) 2. Choose cosmetic and therapeutic products that are not tested on animals. Read the labels or find an app to help you choose "cruelty free" products. (Some sample apps are pictured below.)
Cruelty Free by Leaping Bunny; Cruelty Cutter by Beagle Freedom Project; Bunny-Free by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)
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