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Birds and Us: A 12,000 Year History from Cave Art to Conservation–A Book Review

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Birkhead talks about John Gould in several contexts, including a portrait of him and his family and his bird skins by John Everett Millais, reproduced in the color plates section, the only mention of Elizabeth is her co-authorship with John Gould, of another color plate, ‘Comb-crested Jacana.’

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IFAW rescuers have mobilized to Japan

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The humanitarian needs remain overwhelming but given the important role that companion animals play in the Japanese family and the important role that livestock plays in the Japanese economy, it’s important that we address the issues immediately,” said IFAW’s Disaster Manager Dr. Dick Green. will be channeled into Japan.

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Chock Full of Celebration

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11am: Get a call from Munchkin’s new family that they’re driving four hours to pick her up. 3pm: Arrive at the destination within one minute of the forever family coming to pick up the munchkin. 3:05pm: Feel convinced that this family is perfect for the munchkin (already did a virtual home visit a week earlier). I’ll meet them.

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Rescues and Runways

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Families who are facing hard financial times are being forced to surrender their dogs, cats and other pets to animal shelters at an alarming rate. The campaign goal is to collect 500,000 pounds of supplies across the nation. Homeless Pets Need More Help Than Ever Before. Duluth, Minn.

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Prima Facie vs. Ultima Facie Wrongness

Animal Ethics

So, we are given the "cull the herd for its own good" defense, or the "cull the herd to prevent automobile accidents" defense, or the "I hunt to put food on my family's table" defense. Hunting wouldn't be the "noble," "manly" "sport" that it is, if these were the reasons for doing it. Caldwell Esselstyn of the Cleveland Clinic.