10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 4, 2014

'Black vultures (Coragyps atratus) are among the most polarizing birds. They fulfill and important ecological and sanitary role by consuming dead, often diseased animals, as well as human generated organic waste. But as their numbers increase, so are the instances where human and Black vultures come in conflict. Black vultures have increased in numbers throughout the species extensive geographic range, and this increase seems to correlate to the human population growth.

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Killing Humane Birds Rights 167

4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 4, 2014

'Have you ever wondered how much people spend on their pets during the holidays? Or where pet parents do the most shopping? Here’s a fun infographic to help you know that, and more! What about you? Do you buy holiday gifts for your pets? The post Infographic: Christmas gift spending (for pets). appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals.

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Pets Animal 199

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 4, 2014

'Did you survive the double-barreled assault of Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Before you judge rabid deal hunters and conspicuous consumers too harshly, imagine how long you might wait on line for special deals on rare bird sightings? How early in the morning would you wake up for a guaranteed fallout of migrants? Considering the recent Murrelet Incident at Point Reyes and the many instances like it, we should all carefully assess the glass houses of obsession in which we dwell before casting s

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Costa Rica 2014 Hunters New York 145