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The Domestic Turkey and the First Thanksgiving

10,000 Birds

Thus, the cattle we raise for meat and dairy are sometimes called Bos taurus while the extinct wild form is always called Bos primigenius. The domestic dog was once and still often is Canis familiaris as opposed to the wolf, Canis lupus , but the former which is really a subspecies of the latter is now Canis lupus familiaris.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Finishing the cattle on grass is a far “greener” method. If these policies were adopted, small-scale animal agriculture would be a more economical model, and people would eat less meat. Human beings, like dogs, are omnivores. A carnivore is an organism that, by nature, feeds only on animal flesh.

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On tonight, Dog Whisperer and DogTown!

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Dog Whisperer: Cesar in Oz ! Next Cesar faces one of his toughest challenges in Oz as he meets Vincent, a 4-year-old shar-pei who has a thirst for blood, attacking other dogs and his owner. Preview clip: “Astro’s Epic Bark” – Alison’s dog, Astro, has been barking almost non-stop for 7 years. Friday, January 8 at 10PM ET/PT.

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Moral Vegetarianism, Part 8 of 13

Animal Ethics

One ought to adopt the best means. Cattle might be overproduced because of government subsidies and new markets found for meat. Meat-packing companies might encourage, for example, an increased dog population to take up the slack. So, if one wants to change the present practice, the best means is to stop eating meat.