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The Collared Finchbill

10,000 Birds

If you are more interested in feather mites than in birds, a paper describing two new species of pteronyssid feather mite species (one of which was collected from Collared Finchbills) may be more attractive to you than this post, despite the lack of photos. So, I guess maybe Shanghai is just too cold for it in winter.

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Activist Releases 1500 Mink in Oregon

Critter News

This action is being claimed for the vegan straight edge community. It has become apparent that the combined tactics of record collecting, sing-alongs, and militant posturing have failed to stop those who abuse innocent life. The fact that there is no fence around this farm should help ease their escape.

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Where Does Entertainment Begin and End?

Animal Person

For generations in the past, the story of animals came from their collective wisdom and heritage, from what we might call their myths and legends. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Language animal rights animal snuff films free speech Supreme Court Vamsee Juluri veganism. What do you think?

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On Nonhuman Animals and Human Babies

Animal Person

Because we planned to adopt I had been researching eco-friendly, vegan nursery items but had yet to purchase a thing. Instead, in 24 hours (Saturday the 26th), I collected secondhand everything locally, and then friends brought clothing and other supplies from when their little girls and boys were newborns.

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Prima Facie vs. Ultima Facie Wrongness

Animal Ethics

Numerous epidemiological studies have demonstrated that vegetarians, and especially vegans, have far lower rates of heart disease, cancer, stroke, hypertension, and diabetes compared to meat-eaters. They are alive and well. Is eating meat necessary for optimal health? No, quite the opposite in fact. Caldwell Esselstyn of the Cleveland Clinic.