10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 4, 2016

The book is produced by WILDGuides, Ltd, the excellent book company responsible for over a dozen photographic guides on Britain’s natural life ranging from dragonflies to plant galls as well as books on Africa, Australia and other areas we all want to visit, and was published this summer by Princeton University Press. Each has its strengths.

Ireland 146

Ireland Birds Groups Falcons 146

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 10, 2019

In some instances, the birding is incongruously right next to oil rigs or pads. When the Corps of Engineers purchased the land that would later become Lake Texoma, it did not purchase the mineral rights under the land. Those rights were — and continue to be — owned by third parties. So the oil wells keep pumping away.

Oklahoma 136

Oklahoma Texas Dallas Wildlife 136

Animal Ethics

JULY 19, 2007

Think of your favorite horror film: A brutal ruthless killer is on the loose, slashing hapless innocent victims to death right and left. you might wonder how it is that Cavel has been able to brutally slaughter horses for human consumption right here in the U.S. Cavel, a Belgian company, kills horses in Illinois for export to Europe.

Horse Slaughter 40

Horse Slaughter Slaughter Slaughtered Horses 40

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

The Conservation section is frustratingly brief, stating the expected—massive loss of forest due to logging and a plantation economy, weak enforcement of laws regulating hunting and trade, understaffing of reserves and parks. Two-columned text is on the left and illustrations and range maps on the right. Species Accounts.

Indonesia 130

Indonesia Brunei Birds Malaysia 130

4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Here, I’ve gathered several useful tips to ensure that your move purrs right along. Local laws may also limit the number of dogs or cats in a single household, so be sure to check such regulations. Before the Big Day. Verify that your house or apartment allows pets. Make a visit to the veterinarian for a final check-up.

Pets 100

Pets Litter Medical Kennels 100

Animal Ethics

NOVEMBER 29, 2006

Consider Victoria's Secret, a company who makes much of its money by exposing women's breasts. As the Newsweek story indicates, 38 states have passed laws giving women the right to breastfeed in any public or private place she’d otherwise be allowed to be. How sick and twisted is that. Sadly, Gillette's experience is not unique.

Animal 40

Animal Meat Cows District of Columbia 40

10,000 Birds

MAY 25, 2019

Reschedule that visit to the in-laws, cancel the company picnic and drop everything else because GBD is in the house! A thick-knee called from the field, hoped for Crested Owl growled from the forest, and a Barn Owl flew right overhead! Need to do laundry? Paint the porch? Go to traffic school?

Costa Rica 198

Costa Rica Species 2019 Owls 198

Animal Ethics

DECEMBER 24, 2006

According to the AP story, nine of ten jackets tested by HSUS were found to have trim made of dog fur, but were mislabeled in violation of federal law. Wherever companies profit from cruelty, you can rest assured that they will try to hide that cruelty from consumers, because cruelty makes a rather poor PR statement.

Fur 40

Fur Fur Industry HSUS Raccoons 40

Animal Person

AUGUST 6, 2009

Everyone I talked with there was convinced that the military coup that had overthrown the democratically-elected president of Honduras, Manuel Zelaya, had been engineered by two US companies, with CIA support. The big companies are determined to stop what they call a ‘leftist revolt’ in this hemisphere. 1) DemocracyNow! 3) George W.

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Honduras Los Angeles Obama 2009 100