article thumbnail

Meet Suliformes, one of the newest orders of birds

10,000 Birds

The experience also inspired my column this month at 10,000 Birds, so check that out when you’re done: Meet Suliformes, one of the newest orders of birds.) [.] david Mar 13th, 2011 at 1:17 am Three non-sighted people stood around an elephant. There’s lots to see, so sit back and enjoy this photo-heavy post. Wicked, right?

2011 155
article thumbnail

Most Wanted Birds in Brazil

10,000 Birds

They really appeared to enjoy this, because as soon as they swam back to the rocks they would line up again to repeat the experience. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. It seemed like a really fun way to spend the day! I thought that was clever.

Brazil 216
article thumbnail

From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: Your reporting on the illegal ivory trade (“ Elephants Dying in Epic Frenzy as Ivory Fuels Wars and Profits ,” “The Price of Ivory” series, front page, Sept. 4) is a chilling reminder of just how high the stakes have become today for elephants in the wild. ELIZABETH L. BENNETT Jeju, South Korea, Sept.