Critter News

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

4, 2008) – Voters in California approved an historic ballot measure to halt the inhumane confinement of animals on factory farms by an overwhelming margin. Proposition 2 has been passed in California. From the campaign website : (Nov. As of 11 PM PST, Prop 2 was leading 62% to 38%. on Prop 2 campaign.

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10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Is there a birder in the United States who is not familiar with the art of Charley Harper? First issued in a limited printing in 1972, then re-issued by Ammo Press in 2008 after Harper’s death in June 2007, it contains images that are iconic and familiar, striking and unique.

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Animal Ethics

APRIL 23, 2008

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Catholic catechism affirm that compassion for animals is a matter of human dignity. Christine Gutleben Washington, April 21, 2008 The writer is the director of animals and religion at the Humane Society of the United States.

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Animal Ethics

JULY 22, 2008

Common-sense, rational reforms reflect the emerging consensus of mainstream animal protection groups like the Humane Society of the United States and millions of Americans who care about animals. It is time for us to widen our circle of compassion and follow Spain’s lead in granting legal rights to apes.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 8, 2011

Although this a fairly widely distributed bird globally, they are threatened in the United States. We filmed these particular birds in early 2008 and this was when my videographer, Aderman, was still getting to grips with bird filming. Thanks for visiting!

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Animal Ethics

APRIL 27, 2008

April 21, 2008 To the Editor: Re “ Million-Dollar Meat ” (editorial, April 23): In vitro meat might not appeal to everyone, but I am guessing that the day PETA awards its prize money will be a happy day for the billions of land animals bound for slaughter. More than nine billion chickens are slaughtered each year in the United States.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 20, 2011

These Blasts From The Past Where Are You Birding This First Weekend of July 2008? She has lived in the Middle East and the United States and traveled extensively in Europe. OpticsPlanet - Great prices on binoculars for birding , spotting scopes , telescopes , flashlights , compasses & more! Thanks for visiting!

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