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Locked in Guangxi: An epidemic adventure, searching for birds

10,000 Birds

It is a deep intellectual and artistic exercise, which authentically captures my passion and emotion while watching birds. I sat for hours, dreamily watching those rocks raising to the sky, covered by the dense primary vegetation of this subtropical area.

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Fire and Rain

10,000 Birds

Over the last two weeks, we raised our faces and sniffed. Not only did this lead to the historical demand that fire be suppressed — it also created, I think, an emotional, aesthetic reaction to burned landscapes. They receive no protection, and are often destroyed by salvage logging as quickly as possible.

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The Wildlife Rehabilitator’s Wish List

10,000 Birds

The general public is out and about, birds and animals are raising their young, and human/wildlife interaction is at its peak. They’d also have to pay for every aspect of care the injured bird requires, as well as the emotional suffering of the wildlife rehabilitator!”. It’s August, and first on the menu is: Fried Rehabber.

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On "That's Why We Don't Eat Animals"

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It is true that the vast majority of animals raised for their parts are factory farmed. Interestingly, the book begins with "Pets," explaining that "All animals deserve the care and protection we give our pets," which is a promising notion for the start of this type of children's book. But a 10-year old might. And then what?

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Ghana – Rainforest Birding on the Brink by Adam Riley

10,000 Birds

Although this park was logged in the past, as a national park it is one of the few forests in Ghana that is really protected. . All these forests are in “protected” forest reserves, however at some, logging permits are reportedly being issued for harvesting of these forests. What makes Ghana so special?

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Into the Nest: A Book Review in the Time of Nesting

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Second, reading about birds courting and parenting brings out the tendency to identify, which leads directly to anthropomorphism, the tendency to assign birds human emotions and thoughts. American Crows live in extended families, with sons and daughters from previous years helping to raise the current brood. We simply refuse to squee.

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From the Animal Rights Action Network re: Greyhounds

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ARAN works with volunteers, activists, members of the public and other animal protection groups. That letter makes me want to raise a boy, just so I can see the impulse toward destruction and cruelty. They don't say: you want protection and I want rights, so I want nothing to do with you. Please be sure to check out ARAN.ie