Animal Ethics

DECEMBER 24, 2007

Hunting is cruel and cowardly, and any attempt to rationalize or gain acceptance for it as a sport does not eradicate this fact. To the Editor: Re “ Locavore, Get Your Gun ,” by Steven Rinella (Op-Ed, Dec. Their suffering is the same. There are no “lofty pedestals” for those without compassion or empathy for other creatures.

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Animal Ethics

JANUARY 2, 2008

Tigers are designed by nature to roam far and wide, hunt, claim territory and seek out mates. 28, 2007 The writer, on the staff of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, writes for its Animals in Entertainment Campaign. Jennifer O’Connor Norfolk, Va.,

New York Times 40

New York Times New York San Francisco Ethical Treatment 40

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Cuban Black Hawk, split in 2007 from Common Black Hawk! In addition to habitat loss, extreme weather, invasive species, hunting, and the illegal capture of birds for pet markets are major contributing factors. Cuba is on my mind. It’s probably on your mind too, especially if you live in the United States. 26 endemics!

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10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The White-backed Vulture was “not considered of conservation concern until 2007, after which its threat status has been successively elevated, becoming Critically Endangered in 2015 following severe decline in several parts of range and likelihood of continuing decline.” ” (HBW). students comes in handy).

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Elephants Birds Congo Africa 147

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 22, 2016

This species’ population is suspected to have decreased rapidly, owing to levels of hunting on the staging and wintering grounds, and habitat deterioration (largely as a result of land cultivation). In the Western Palearctic at least 20-30% of the population are shot each year, often accidentally during hunting of other species.”

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10,000 Birds

APRIL 6, 2021

Great Frigatebirds engage in “unihemispheric sleep” on hunting trips of six to ten days, never landing, sleeping less than an hour in a 24-hour cycle, often keeping one-half of their brain awake while the other slept. Pause while we all try to imagine what our lives would be like if we could do that.) birding tour company.

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Cyprus Slaughter Slaughtered Research 244

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 24, 2020

The controversial management of Scotland’s grouse moors for these hunts is discussed in last week’s edition of Birds and Booze.). Originally released in 2007 as The Black Grouse, the Smoky Black version is a peated whisky that introduces an altogether new species to The Famous Grouse roster, the Black Grouse.

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Sheep Branding Ireland Fowl 189

10,000 Birds

JULY 10, 2012

A foraging Northern Bald Ibis near Tamri, Morocco by Adam Riley Extinction, driven by loss of feeding habitat, nest disturbance, hunting and poisoning, seemed inevitable. Habitat destruction, hunting and disturbance are further factors affecting the population.

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Endangered Species Species South Africa Morocco 183

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2011

In 2007 Jory became the "least consistent birder" to see 300 birds in New York State in one year. Share Your Thoughts « Best Bird of the Weekend (Second of March 2011) Sandhill Crane Hunt in Kentucky?! He has birded the world over but maintains his birding "beginner mind", of which he is inordinately proud. Thanks for visiting!

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Animal Ethics

AUGUST 20, 2007

To the Editor: Re “ Suddenly, the Hunt Is On for Cage-Free Eggs ” (front page, Aug. 12): While this is a step in the right direction toward reducing the animal abuse inherent in all factory farming (from the chicken’s point of view), it’s still a long way from what nature intended. Jean Bettanny Port Townsend, Wash.,

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New York Times New York Battery Cages Factory Farm 40

10,000 Birds

APRIL 15, 2015

Now that the colony is off limits for hunting, the population has grown and the village is benefitting tremendously from entry and guide fees, and a school is being built courtesy of conservation funds. million hectares in 2007. Figures I could obtain indicate that Ghana’s forests have reduced alarmingly from 8.2

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2023

Plume hunting raged supreme 150 years ago, when egret feathers were part of a worldwide trade in feathers and other bird parts, used for women’s hats and other articles of clothing (but mostly hats), delighting the upper classes and practically wiping out bird species. It has become the cornerstone of U.S.

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