The social media post discusses research on animal intelligence and treatment. It shares three links about pigs outsmarting other animals on IQ tests, cows showing grief over losing loved ones, and the inhumane conditions of factory farms where 97% of US pigs are raised. The post creator compiled this research on their Dropmark site to support the theme of creating ethical treatment for all animals.
3. Research
IQ tests reveal pigs can outsmart dogs and
chimpanzees
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3122303/Move-
Lassie-IQ-tests-reveal-pigs-outsmart-dogs-chimpanzees.html
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4. Research
It is common for cows to show very obvious
signs of grief when a loved one is taken away
from them.
http://www.care2.com/causes/7-fascinating-things-you-never-
knew-about-cows.html
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5. Research
The Factory farm is where 97% of US pigs are
raised.
http://www.splendidtable.org/story/inside-the-factory-farm-
where-97-of-us-pigs-are-raised
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6. Link to Dropmark research
http://meredithoconnor.dropmark.com/297261
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