10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Ever the moral perfectionist, Franklin argued that the turkey was a much more honorable and determined fowl, and suggested the bird – as an “original Native of America” – would make a decidedly more fitting avian mascot for the United States (seemingly implying – incorrectly – that the Bald Eagle is not an indigenous New World species).

2017 153

2017 Bald Eagle United States Turkey 153

4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 15, 2010

In the last year alone, foreclosure rates have risen 15% in the United States (a total of about 300,000 properties), while almost three million homes were threatened with foreclosure. And with the economy continuing in a state of recession, these numbers will continue to go up over the coming years.

Pets 100

Pets Homelessness Shelters Unwanted Animals 100

4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Choosing to adopt an animal from a shelter, especially an older dog or cat, can add to the sense of fulfillment, knowing that you’ve provided a home to a pet that may otherwise have been euthanized. You may retire from your career or your children may move far away. Caring for a pet can bring pleasure and help boost your morale and optimism.

Pets 100

Pets Emotional Dogs Cats 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 22, 2014

In North America, you’ve got Bears at the large end, Cats in the middle, and at the smaller end, the Mustilids. Here we conduct a systematic review and quantitatively estimate mortality caused by cats in the United States. Be prepared to take one (or several) in and work towards removal and adoption. billion birds and 6.9–20.7

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Feral Cats North America Feral Cats 256