10,000 Birds
MAY 29, 2015
The breeding of pigeons into ever more extravagant shapes helped put Darwin onto the scent of evolution, and has provided a calm and innocent (ok, sometimes not so innocent) hobby for generations of city-dwellers deprived of the comforts of a bucolic lifestyle. The light color is like a beacon to predators in most environments.
4 The Love Of Animals
FEBRUARY 21, 2013
“In Pukka’s Promise, Kerasote travels the dog world in Europe and throughout North America interviewing breeders, veterinarians, and leaders of the animal-welfare movement, and uses cutting-edge research to help dog owners rethink the everyday choices they make for their pets.
10,000 Birds
FEBRUARY 5, 2014
I enjoy falconry, it’s not merely a sport or hobby, it is a lifestyle. Many get their birds from breeders. I think what bothered me most was that I knew how angry birders get about owls and that this would be bad PR for falconry. Falconers can trap any bird of prey any time they want.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
160 
Let's personalize your content