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Laika, the dog sent into space on Sputnik II, sits inside a small capsule with her head and front paws visible, surrounded by equipment.

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Should animals be used for scientific or commercial testing?

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A white laboratory rat is gently held in gloved hands wearing blue surgical gloves, with lab equipment visible in the background.

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Should animals be used for scientific or commercial testing?

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Galen

Galen of Pergamum, undated lithograph.

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Laika, the dog sent into space on Sputnik II, sits inside a small capsule with her head and front paws visible, surrounded by equipment.

Laika

Laika, the dog who became the first living creature sent into space, aboard Sputnik...

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