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“Studies show that people who abuse animals are far more likely to engage in interpersonal violence. Violent crime rates tend to be higher in areas where slaughterhouses are related, even when controlling for other variables.”

Quote by Jonathan Balcombe

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Jonathan Balcombe
Jonathan Balcombe

Jonathan Balcombe is a renowned ethologist born on February 28, 1959. His research focuses on the emotions, cognition, and welfare of animals, particularly on the inner lives of non-human animals. Balcombe's work has widely disseminated the importance of animal welfare and ethics, having a profound impact on both the public and the academic community. more

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