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More Swamp Stories

10,000 Birds

While we were there, a pair of Rufous Crab Hawks noisily protested the presence of a Common Black Hawk that was comfortably perched in the vegetation. Birds are of course, plentiful here. One of two Red-bellied Macaws that made a close pass while we had breakfast on a remote access road through the forest.

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The Top 5 Avian Ambassadors of Costa Rica

10,000 Birds

Some might even protest at being kept separate, raising their voices as they eye the main conference birds with hungry intent. The best and real way to meet those birds is by of course coming to Costa Rica and watching them in person. It’s easier than you think and there’s always a lot to see.

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Foie Gras to Be Banned in California

Critter News

But for seven hours on Friday night, at a restaurant appropriately known as Animal, three chefs presented an eight-course meal that was nothing short of a glorification of this soon-to-be-outlawed delicacy. In eight months, the sale of foie gras will be banned in California.

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On Small Victories

Animal Person

Both, of course, were seen as victories, but the article's author, Richard Foot, asks: Do such successes mean the animal rights movement is winning its long, controversial campaigns to gain the same legal protections for animals as those ascribed to humans? Here's the set-up: The European Parliament endorsed a ban on seal products.

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Birders Ignoring Signs

10,000 Birds

Many of us may have our issues with airport security theater (I know I’m not a fan) but really, are the signs warning you to stay six feet away from the airport fence really a good form of protest? Most will say, “of course not” and the people who disagree will withhold comment. I suspect I know the answer.

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On Different Results of Direct Action

Animal Person

Of course, Mantle says, "but though they are high-level mammals, they're not humans." Peaceful protests were ignored, as well. Home protests were ignored also. They are useful and they are not human, therefore it is okay to harm them. says a commenter on the journalist's blog). This is where Vlasak gets energized.

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Fox and Hound

Animal Ethics

How do you protest fox hunting? You eat a dog, of course! See here for details.

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