10,000 Birds

MARCH 22, 2011

The naming of the hornbill family is a bit farther fetched. Wikimedia Commons Bucerotidae is etymologically opaque to most birders, I’d venture, but when Rafinesque described the family almost two centuries ago, he had kine on his mind. Thanks for visiting!

Cows 149

Cows Cattle 2011 Birds 149

Animal Person

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

He was adopted by the Masson family and was apparently the most loving dog all who met him had ever had the pleasure of being licked by. This includes horses, cats and cows. This is why we aren't anthropomorphizing when we speak of the compassion or love or grief that dogs show. And he details why.

Dogs 100

Dogs Pit Bulls Greyhounds Kennels 100

Animal Person

MARCH 18, 2010

Also, the have families (as if other animals don't). Meanwhile, gorillas don't live in a traditional human family structure of mom, dad and kids, but somehow their family structure is an important reason for us to save them. Meanwhile, the lizard has a male name so you'd think he'd be called "he." That makes sense to me.

Gorillas 100

Gorillas Pets Vegan Speciesism 100

Animal Person

AUGUST 3, 2009

The "problem with this view" that arises is that it is entirely logical to broaden one's circle of compassion beyond "pets" and to other sentient nonhumans, and Scott doesn't like that logic because it conflicts with his profit motive and his palate. However, a problem with this view arises when we consider animals in agriculture."

Emotional 100

Emotional Farm Animal Farmed Animals Agenda 100