Animal Person

JANUARY 27, 2010

Let's deconstruct: Legal experts in China are proposing a ban on the eating of dogs and cats. Yes, it is hypocritical (speciesism), but who said that we either protect humans or animals? He often has insight into why something might be different in action than what I think in theory when it comes to China. What do you think?

China 100

China Cats Speciesism Dogs 100

Animal Person

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

For only $450,000, we could buy almost all of the habitat neded to protect Ecuador's remaining frogs. Tags: Activism Books Current Affairs Ethics Language 100 Heartbeats animal rights Jeff Corwin veganism. It's important to note that Corwin doesn't think he has all of the answers.

Polar Bears 100

Polar Bears California Condor Bald Eagle Lions 100

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Fortunately, barbets are fairly common in Yunnan, China, so it was not a particular disappointment. In fact, John MacKinnon (of “Guide to the Birds of China”) in a recent Shanghai presentation called it “not a real woodpecker at all”, and while he is wrong about that, I sort of see his point.

Woodpeckers 201

Woodpeckers Birds Eggs India 201

Animal Ethics

DECEMBER 23, 2006

Jonathan Hubbell, a philosophy major at the University of Texas at Arlington, is the newest member of the Animal Ethics blog, and once again, I would like to welcome him aboard. In his fresh and candid first post (available here ), Jonathan admitted that he is struggling with the issue of ethical vegetarianism.

Factory Farm 40

Factory Farm Factory Farming Morals Meat 40