humane
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Rosval, trying to build kitchens in which creativity and humane working conditions reinforce, rather than contradict, one another.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
Abatement work has exploded in recent years as a more humane alternative to poisoning or killing the birds, Coulson said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
"The use of such restrictive spaces is highly unconventional and does not align with standards for humane treatment," the report stated.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
The sanctuary’s mission is to conserve and protect the world’s wild cat populations and, sometimes, in partnership with zoos and other humane wildlife facilities, it breeds certain species.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Emma got the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals involved, and they had a contest to see who could invent the most humane but effective trap.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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