Critter News
MARCH 21, 2012
It's a horrible topic and I post news articles about the abuses from time to time. But I want to be able to argue about it intelligently, citing science, not just morals. I've finally decided to take the plunge and really learn about animal experimentation. Many times tests fail.
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Birkhead, the experienced storyteller who is also Emeritus Professor at the School of Biosciences, The University of Sheffield, author of multiple scientific articles as well as books of popular science, knows how to make it readable and fun.
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10,000 Birds
MAY 7, 2019
Written in a friendly, inclusive style quietly grounded in science, How to Know the Birds is an excellent addition to the growing list of birding essay books by talented birder/writers like Pete Dunne and Kenn Kaufman. John Schmitt, who illustrated Raptors of Mexico and Central America amongst many other books and magazine articles.
Animal Person
JUNE 1, 2009
Having misled us for so long about animals, science is initiating a revolution in our understanding. Related articles by Zemanta Rooks can use tools 'just like chimps' (guardian.co.uk). Check out the rest and let me know what you think. Why can we talk? Humanized' mice speak volumes (scienceblog.com).
Animal Ethics
NOVEMBER 24, 2009
If the goal is not moral perfection for ourselves, but the maximum benefit for animals, half-measures ought to be encouraged and appreciated. To the Editor: Soon after I read Gary Steiner’s article, my wife asked me to kill a spider, which I did. Mr. Steiner rightly rejects this view as morally flawed. Jean Kazez Dallas, Nov.
Animal Ethics
OCTOBER 6, 2009
4): Your article about E. Then I saw the photo of Stephanie Smith and read the accompanying article. 4, 2009 To the Editor: Your otherwise impressive article did not mention irradiation, the only reliable method of eliminating E. Coli Shows Flaws in Ground Beef Inspection System ” (front page, Oct. Victoria Bridgehampton, N.Y.,
10,000 Birds
MARCH 14, 2011
She illustrates her books and magazine articles with her own sketches and watercolor paintings. You may not agree with it… but for millions of people across this nation hunting is a moral thing to do. Julie contributes three-minute natural history commentaries to National Public Radio’s All Things Considered.
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