Shocking numbers of animals harmed in laboratories in Great Britain
A government report published today reveals how more than 2.9 million animals were used in more than 3 million experiments in Great Britain in 2021.
Posted 30 Jun 2022

Posted on the 28th December 2016
We are very sorry to hear about the sad loss of one of our patrons, Richard Adams. His famous novel, Watership Down, helped to highlight the rich emotional lives of animals and the hardships they face. In his third novel, The Plague Dogs, this best-selling author spoke out strongly against vivisection, telling the story of two dogs who escaped from a laboratory. Our thoughts are with Richard’s family at this sad time.
A government report published today reveals how more than 2.9 million animals were used in more than 3 million experiments in Great Britain in 2021.
Posted 30 Jun 2022
Watch our new animation all about animal experiments!
Posted 28 Jun 2022
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