10,000 Birds

JUNE 26, 2021

If the avian realm had self-conscious, talking ambassadors, “spokebirds”, which species would partake in birding conferences? At the largest of conferences, logistical and cultural issues could be a real problem. Despite the many difficulties, such a birding conference would also be amazingly rewarding.

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Costa Rica Belize Guatemala Protest 235

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

Peter Sis in The Conference of the Birds The Conference of the Birds , an amazingly well-illustrated adaptation of the twelfth century Persian poet Farid Ud-Din Attar’s epic poem, is well worth the cover price of $27.95. .” Go get The Conference of the Birds and enjoy it as much as I do. Poisoned air! Unhappiness!

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Protest Protesting Protesters Penguins 178

Critter News

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Both groups will be protesting the seal hunt using the Olympic torch ceremony as the backdrop. PETA and the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) are holding a joint news conference this week, and I would like to offer you an exclusive advance scoop on it.

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IFAW International Fund For Animal Welfare PETA Canada 100

Critter News

APRIL 4, 2009

Indeed, it often isn't even the best science: New drugs that show great promise in mice, for example, often confer zero benefit to humans, or even prove harmful. Plus, animals are messy, require feeding and constant care, draw protests, and, yes, can be a bit smelly. This is an important issue.

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Animal Research Research Medical Research Animal 100