10,000 Birds

JUNE 28, 2018

The definition of the word HUNT is “to chase or search for game or other wild animals for the purpose of catching or killing.” One is defined as catching or killing and the other as keeping from injury. ” In 1900, even before the last Passenger Pigeon’s death in the Cincinnati Zoo, Republican Congressman John F.

Hunting 113

Hunting Hunters Gorillas Wolves 113

10,000 Birds

JULY 10, 2012

The stunning head plumes of the Gray Crowned-Crane make it attractive to bird collectors and zoos; illegal collecting of wild birds is one of the reasons why this species is now considered Endangered. This plain used to be little affected by humans, being grazed by just a few cattle, goats and camels.

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Endangered Species Species South Africa Morocco 196

10,000 Birds

JULY 11, 2012

Animal rights is concerned with preventing the suffering or even use of animals by humans. One of the first examples I ever encountered was in the books of Gerald Durrell, the famous conservationist who was an early pioneer of the roles of zoos in conservation. It is without question an unpleasant way to die for any animal.

Animal Rights 266

Animal Rights Rights New Zealand Animal 266

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 4, 2013

The way things should be is a very powerful motivating factor in human lives. The tigers keep wandering out of their reserve and taking cattle from nearby villages, taking what little these already poor people have. Perhaps it would be better to move the tigers to that bigger reserve, or maybe a zoo.

Tigers 176

Tigers Hunting Game Protection 176