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Why I Question Animal Testing 2.2

Critter News

I particularly question the use of chimpanzees in medical research. If they are "only" animals, if they are beasts which abstract not, then my comparison is a piece of sentimental foolishness. From what I recall, chimpanzees share at least 95 percent of human DNA, although the number that floats around the most is 98.6

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Amazing New York State Pelagic Trip

10,000 Birds

This direct comparison was very helpful in sussing out field marks and getting a good feel for all three species. Though next time I might look into some seasickness medication… Trips New York pelagic pelagic birding' The latter two species were a pleasure as I had only previously made their acquaintance during Hurricane Irene.

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Bird Songs (but maybe not the kind you’re thinking): A review of “There Are Birds,” a music album, and an interview with songstress Stephanie Seymour

10,000 Birds

As anyone knows who has been put under for a medical procedure with “twilight” anesthesia, waking can be weird. That’s not a threesome that you would normally see included in the same sentence, but it may be an apt comparison. ” Seymour says that her sound is a combination of Aimee Mann, Chrissie Hynde, and Karen Carpenter.