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The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and Who Pays for It

10,000 Birds

But the tenets of the North American Model were developed in the 19th century, when wildlife ethics and science were a mere glimmer of what we understand today. Now, in 21st century America, we’re entertaining new considerations, in keeping with our modern understanding of wild animals and conservation.

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Animal Companions

Animal Ethics

Choosing to live with animals rather than humans is a kind of masturbation: all pleasure, no responsibility. Those of us who live with, love, and provide for animals have no expectation of reciprocity, for we know that none is forthcoming. So who’s selfish: those who produce children or those who care for animals?

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Ingrid Taylar: Bridging the Divide Between Cat and Bird Lovers

10,000 Birds

It was Los Angeles, after all, where mileage has no bearing on time, but where time was precious for my little rescue on this crystal morning. With all of her photos, she follows NANPA ethical guidelines, putting the welfare of birds and other wild animals ahead of any image. . I scrambled for a box.

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