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Folks who are part of animal sanctuaries, how did you start or become part of one?

Reddit Animals

I’m wondering if y’all went to school for animal science, veterinary science, just have a general love for taking care of animals or have experience through volunteering with such organizations? I have a desire to learn about animals science/ veterinary science so that I can better care for animals.

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Emerging birding destinations: Serbia

10,000 Birds

For 3-4 days, opt for the hills, Tresnjica Griffon Vulture Sanctuary and the nearby Tara Mountain National Park with 140 species (not too much, but with Hazel Grouse , Ural , Pygmy and Tengmalm’s Owls , White-backed and Three-toed Woodpeckers among them). Great Bustard Sanctuary. Tresnjica Griffon Vulture Sanctuary.

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"Change of Heart": New Book about Animal Activism

Critter News

The author is Nick Cooney and he's the Director of The Humane League, an animal advocacy non-profit with offices in Philadelphia, Boston, and Washington DC. Change Of Heart provides science-based answers to many questions that are hotly debated among animal activists. In the author's words.

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Enjoy Helping Animals? Consider an Education in Zoology

4 The Love Of Animals

Amy is a Public Health student and an animal lover. She enjoys spending time with her two dogs, and suggests studying animal care for those who wish to turn their love into a career. Are you considering a career path that will let you interact with and help animals? Zoologists study behaviors, interactions and habits of animals.

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Do Chickens Feel Empathy?

Critter News

The research is from the School of Veterinary Sciences at the University of Bristol. Now, I think they're wonderful and we sponsor Camilla the Chicken through Farm Sanctuary's animal sponsorship program. Here's an article from the Telegraph regarding chickens feeling empathy.

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Rescue Spotlight: Kitten Rescue

4 The Love Of Animals

Kitten Rescue is a wonderful animal rescue organization! Founded in 1997, it has become one of the largest animal rescue groups in Los Angeles. We wish that we could be there in person, and encourage animal lovers in the LA area to try to attend. They are non-profit, and they are totally volunteer run!

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Deconstructing Slate's "Pepper" Series

Animal Person

For those who didn't read the five-part Slate series " Pepper, the stolen dog who changed American science " by Daniel Engber , I recommend it for the history, but also for the misconceptions and assumptions that you might want to discuss on the Facebook discussion about the series. Let's deconstruct: Part I: Where's Pepper? Maybe on paper.