Animal Person

OCTOBER 14, 2011

How are her bones going to grow without cow's milk? The toy rule is pretty much: Little or no plastic and no batteries. I'm constantly asked about the details of Baby Sky's life. Where does she get her protein? You mean she's never eaten bacon? Are you a communist? She comes from small stock, so I do see that decreasing a bit.

Vegan 100

Vegan Battery Panama Cats 100

Animal Ethics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Layer hens spend their entire lives permanently confined in battery cages with 6-9 other hens and have only half a square foot of living space per bird. Since the male offspring of dairy cows don't produce milk, they are sold to veal farms, where they are permanently confined in veal crates that prevent them from moving or turning around.

Lacto-Ovo 40

Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian Vegan Veal 40

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I should say trying to start my car because the battery had died overnight and it would not start. Holy cow was it cold! With a winter storm fast approaching I had to get out to Shinnecock, which is just shy of an hour-and-a-half from my house, early. I set my alarm for 5:20 AM and was outside starting my car by 5:45.

Ducks 164

Ducks New York Battery Birds 164

10,000 Birds

MARCH 1, 2011

Hiking For The Heck of It Reason To Become a Bird Watcher #1: No Batteries Required Welcome Wednesday: Musings on a Big Year About the Author James A life-long birder and native of South Africa, James Currie has many years experience in the birding and wildlife tourism arenas. These Blasts From The Past What’s In A Name?

Panama 205

Panama Costa Rica 2011 Cleveland 205

10,000 Birds

MARCH 21, 2011

Where do you charge your batteries in Namibia’s Kaokoveld during a longer trip away from lodges and hotels? Where is your internet access along the upper reaches of the Rio Negro? How do you operate a tiny touch screen in -13°F with your numb fingers stuck in thick gloves? Thanks for visiting!

Burkina Faso 156

Burkina Faso 2011 Birds Deer 156