Animal Person
MARCH 11, 2010
Now, in 2010 in the developed world, therein lies the rub: killing someone to eat them is a trivial pursuit for you. The same is true for cows, pigs, fishes, turkeys, chickens, buffaloes, sheeps, goats, and many other nonhuman animals whom we call "food." As frequently happens with "spiritual"types, there's an apology to a corpse.
10,000 Birds
JANUARY 17, 2021
They believed there was potential for sheep in those days, but now there are only cattle. One article wrote of the spectacular numbers that we experienced here in 2010. We often think about how deceiving it would have been to the early explorers that came to the north of Australia during the wet season.
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Critter News
APRIL 7, 2010
The American retailers are worried that Australia's ditching of its own 2010 deadline to end the practice may reignite protest: ''We are concerned about what future action PETA may decide to launch if the issue remains unresolved,'' the vice-president and international trade counsel of the National Retail Federation, Erik Autor told the Herald.
Critter News
NOVEMBER 19, 2008
The controversial practice - in which folds of skin are cut from a sheep's rear to prevent fly and maggot infestation - was due to end by 2010. But a national vote of producers has elected a group of pro-mulesing directors to control Australian Wool Innovation (AWI).
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 27, 2013
As 2013 draws to a close we here at 10,000 Birds thought that it would be a great idea if we, like we did in 2010 , 2011 , and 2012 , shared our Best Birds of the Year. The end of the year is nigh and birders the world over are looking over their checklists and reminiscing about their amazing sightings and devastating dips.
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