10,000 Birds

JULY 15, 2020

Black-chested Sparrow is one of Paso Ancho’s flagship species. As I learned this week, locals cook the unripe fruit into meat dishes, and eat the ripe fruit raw… as do birds! And I, for one, choose not to let the lack of a few species ruin my enjoyment of many more. A Golden Vireo showed up.

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Sparrows Cooking Squirrels Owls 167

Critter News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

Thai Highway Police in Sa Kaeo province have rescued 24 baby crab-eating monkeys, arresting a Thai driver and five undocumented Cambodians attempting to smuggle the endangered species to Cambodia, where they were destined for cooking pots in.Chinese specialty restaurants in Cambodia.

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Monkeys Cambodia Rescue Endangered Species 100

Animal Ethics

NOVEMBER 29, 2006

Spock: Most families have become more conscious about the fat content of meats, and many are choosing the lower-fat cuts. The healthiest diets of all, however, go a step further, and get their nutrients from beans, grains, vegetables, and fruits rather than from meats. Meatless meals also help your child to keep stronger bones.

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Animal Meat Cows District of Columbia 40