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On Altruism and Compassion in Economic Systems

Animal Person

Next year's Mind and Life Conference is called "Altruism and Compassion in Economic Systems: A Dialogue Between Economics, Neuroscience and Contemplative Sciences." What have the sciences to contribute - if anything at all?" As for altruism and compassion in economic systems, I'd rather see a basis in social justice.

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SeaWorld Saves Some Sandhills

10,000 Birds

However, many of the professionals who work at places like these exhibit enormous compassion for animals. but I’m certainly impressed with and grateful for SeaWorld’s commitment to animal rescue (and adorable freaking photos, used with permission of course!)

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March by Goethe

10,000 Birds

Faustus’ opening monologue by heart as it is such an impressive chain of thoughts for anyone immersed in studying natural sciences. Despite being mainly interested in botany, about which he published some of the most influencial scientific essays of his time, he was also very well acquainted with the animal kingdom.

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Pigeons have tiny compasses in their heads

10,000 Birds

David Dickman, in the April 26th Science Express , write: Many animals rely on the Earth’s magnetic field for spatial orientation and navigation. Le-Qing Wu and J. However, how the brain receives and interprets magnetic field information is unknown.

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Licking Clay: the Macaws of Tambopata, Peru

10,000 Birds

A range of animals come to satisfy their need for salt or the soothing effects of the clay along the river banks of the region. OpticsPlanet - Great prices on binoculars for birding , spotting scopes , telescopes , flashlights , compasses & more! The experience is one of the ornithological highlights in the world.

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A Question of Migration

10,000 Birds

It turns out that humans without compasses make no use of magnetic fields.) Birds, because they fly, don’t store fat without paying a huge cost, which might in turn make them more vulnerable to variations in both food supply and thermal stress than ground dwelling animals. Did birds repeatedly evolve migration because they can?

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The Nonessential Whooping Crane

10,000 Birds

My friend Vickie Henderson , who has some serious long-range vision, looked at the science behind Tennessee’s crane hunting proposal and found it badly wanting. Fourth Whooping Crane This Winter Shot Animal Rights vs Conservation in Cyprus Tennessee Crane Hunt Tabled for 2 Years! Here’s the petition. Thanks for visiting!

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