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FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES - Fake rescue videos cause serious psychological and physical harm to animals

Video. Fact check: Are TikTok animal rescue videos always real?

Updated: 06/08/2023 - 7:00 GMT+2

Rescue videos receive millions of views online but they are often staged and cause serious psychological and physical harm to the animals.

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