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Some Germans have a bird – A short birding trip through the German language

10,000 Birds

Common Raven not caring about the welfare of its offspring “Reihern” – to heron If someone is heroning, they are not having a good time at all, as “to heron“ describes the process of vomiting violently. Hunting in Germany is a very traditional pursuit and thus has a very specific and complex code of conduct.

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Irish Senator Complains of Animal Welfare "Cabal"

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The draft Bill proposes a new regime of annual inspections and fees for dog breeders. Fine Gael and rural Fianna Fáil backbenchers have called for greyhound breeders to be exempt because the industry is already regulated by existing legislation.