10,000 Birds

APRIL 18, 2011

I investigated these questions and I have some, but certainly not all the answers. Mitred Parakeets are popular pets, commonly known as Mitred Conures. JFK Airport was a major hub for the importation of wildlife for the pet trade, and it is likely that birds escaped from quarantine during this period. How many are there?

New York City 231

New York City New York Los Angeles South America 231

Critter News

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Investigative journalism by the Salt Lake Tribune, following-up on allegations levelled by PETA against the University of Utah's Comparative Medicine Center and the Cardiovascular Research & Training Institute laboratories revealed the two laboratories had used 190 dogs and cats in 2009, all obtained from shelters.

Utah 100

Utah Animal Research PETA Stray 100

4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

Taking an average of 100 calls a week at their headquarters on Long Island, they jump into their cars — or on their “hogs” — and confront alleged animal abusers, rescue fighting dogs, investigate stolen animals and (firmly) encourage owners to give up their pets if it is in the best interest of the animals.

Rescue 100

Rescue New York Animal Abuse New York Times 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 18, 2011

Read Tim’s account and enjoy his (and the Tambopata Macaw Project’s Alan Lee’s) photos judge for yourself… (NOTE: we first published this post in January 2009 but have to run it again because it is so good!) Is this one of the ornithological highlights on the planet? Licking Clay’ Text and Photographs copyright T.

Peru 255

Peru Parrots 2011 South America 255

4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

In some cases, their research suggests that our pets are manipulating us rather than welling up with human-like feeling. To investigate why the kids made this counter intuitive mistake, the scientists rigged the cups to wires and then lowered them over the toy. “They could be the ultimate charlatans,&# says Hauser.

Wolves 100

Wolves Fox Dogs Puppies 100