10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2024

This laughingthrush is a cooperative breeder – nestlings are fed by all members of a group, often 6-12 (not just 2 as in Wham!): “A female may share a nest with another, and 3 or more adults may take turns incubating the eggs and feeding the chicks.” (Note to those readers who do not know Wham!: ” ( source ).

Burma 189

Burma India Birds Indonesia 189

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2022

These two islands are about halfway between the tip of South Africa and Antarctica in the Subantarctic Indian Ocean, have had relatively few human visitors, and are primarily inhabited with some of the rarest seabirds in the world and a smaller number of mammals. Which makes it a haven for seabirds….and and seabirders.

South Africa 261

South Africa Mice Albatross Africa 261

Critter News

DECEMBER 9, 2009

The National Animal Interest Alliance is an association of business, agricultural, scientific, and recreational interests dedicated to promoting animal welfare, supporting responsible animal use and strengthening the bond between humans and animals. NAIA Trust is a 501 (c) (4) so contributions to it are not tax deductible. Clever bastards.

Animal Welfare 100

Animal Welfare Wayne Pacelle Welfare Groups 100

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Falconers must always keep their birds somewhat wild so if they get separated or the bird flies off never to return, it can still survive on it’s own without human intervention. Many get their birds from breeders. Falconers can trap any bird of prey any time they want.

Wisconsin 235

Wisconsin Falcons Owls Hunting 235

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This goes so far as to hunters even using a very unique hunter’s jargon for the various activities related to hunting, or the names of the different parts of animals they hunt. If you haven’t learned their specific vocabulary, you wouldn’t even understand what the heck two hunters are talking about. You know, cavity breeders.

Germany 172

Germany Birds Hunters Owls 172