Critter News

JANUARY 26, 2010

Moon bears are rare, which makes this all the sadder. Again, the China connection. I can't read such stuff without being sickened by my species. Tags: taiwan Traditional Chinese Medicine bear bile china asia. It's great that they were saved, but t hey arrived at the rescue center in wretched condition.

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Bears Rescue Farming Vietnam 100

Critter News

JUNE 13, 2009

The load included 173 bear paws, one python skin and the carcass of a pangolin — a type of sticky-tongued, toothless, nocturnal anteater that is a menu item in southern China. Bear paws are also considered a delicacy in southern China where exotic animals are favored by diners despite the impact on populations of endangered species.

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Animal Person

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

It has entertaining stories, includes animals people care about because they like them (and also addresses that concept), and it describes how the numbers of various species decreased to the point of being classified as "endangered" or worse. It's a great primer on extinction and conservation for the layperson.

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Polar Bears California Condor Bald Eagle Lions 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2011

Informed literature bears out my experience that most birds are seen singly or in pairs. Very interesting species. melli is the Hong Kong form that visits during the winter from southern China. The former British colony’s Z.c. melli strain is one of as many as 12 races and shows a lighter face than many of the others.

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