10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Wuerthner states, “Perhaps the most significant and obvious conflict between the goals of the NAMWC and actual behavior of state agencies has to do with management of predators, particularly bears, cougars, coyotes and wolves. This principle reaffirms that animal welfare is an integral part of modern conservation.

Wildlife 232

Wildlife Coyotes Hunters Wolves 232

Animal Ethics

JANUARY 20, 2007

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?

Animal 40

Animal Morals Apes Emotional 40

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 7, 2016

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. They pointed out the puncture wounds, likely infected with bacteria that could quickly kill. I scrambled for a box. The wildlife center was an hour away if I was lucky. It’s tribal and familial.

Cats 205

Cats Stray Cat Stray Wildlife Rehabilitation 205

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

The interests of those working for conservation and those working for animal rights and animal welfare don’t always perfectly align like you might think they do. Cheetahs would be quite happy with you shooting Lions as Lions are bastards that keep stealing their kills. There is no solidarity among the big cats.

Lions 181

Lions Killing Hunting Hunters 181