10,000 Birds

AUGUST 6, 2015

The cargo was meant to be sold as delicacies to restaurants in Italy. Too little, too late – yes; but still a step in the right direction. You guessed it right – the hunting lobby used their influence for political pressures. The Turtle Dove is not a trophy animal. It was only the first in a series of such cargoes.

Serbia 270

Serbia Slaughter Slaughtered Turtles 270

4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 6, 2009

It’s sometimes hard to find clothes for dogs that fit just right, but the soccer dog jersey could not have fit better. They carry USA, Germany, Brazil, England, France, Italy and more. Little Fanaticos Soccer Dog Jerseys originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on October 6, 2009.

Dogs 100

Dogs Italy France Brazil 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 3, 2020

Following this early example, weathervanes in classical antiquity often assumed the form of animals and mythological beings – often deifications of the four compass winds – traditions that carried on in Europe long past the fall of Rome. And living birds still seem to appreciate weathervanes as perches!

New York 154

New York Farming Belgium Fowl 154

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

This is not entirely unknown among domestic animals, but many domesticates have no living wild version. Dates of first arrival listed by Schorger (1966) are: Italy 1520, Germany 1530, France 1538, England 1541, Denmark and Norway 1550, Sweden 1556. This is the time of year that we rightfully contemplate the noble Turkey. 78(1):61–78.

Turkey 204

Turkey Columbus Spain Fowl 204