10,000 Birds

JANUARY 2, 2015

The sharp strings are a menace to passing birds – especially kites and other raptors – who cannot see them and sometimes suffer grievous, if not fatal, wounds. When Nadeem and Mohammed first began in 2003, few veterinarians would suture the wounds of birds, saying they were too small.

Wildlife Rehabilitation 262

Wildlife Rehabilitation India Rescue Wounded 262

10,000 Birds

APRIL 13, 2015

Heading south on a good surfaced road, we made slow progress through the herds of cattle, donkeys and goats that thronged the highway, until we finally reached the land of the Konso. Quality time was spent with a friendly Hamar family at their homestead of grass huts surrounding their cattle corral.

Ethiopia 239

Ethiopia Sudan Leopards Birds 239

10,000 Birds

JULY 6, 2013

A study showed that a herd of cattle from which ox-peckers were shooed away over a prolonged study period showed no significant reduction in ticks compared to a herd which were allowed to host the birds. They did however show an increased incidence of wounds which the birds were thought to maintain and re-open.

Rhinos 156

Rhinos White Rhinos South Africa Birds 156

Animal Ethics

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

if they see a mistreated dog, and shudder to see a wounded deer in the road. This physical evidence of properly handled cattle would go a long way toward ensuring healthier meat while lifting the shared burden that comes with consigning millions of animals yearly to a terrifyingly cruel death. I think most would, enthusiastically.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York 2008 Factory Farm 40