10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

It was always thought that humans first inhabited the island of Madagascar about four or five thousand years ago or so. It was after that date that many of the great and strange animals of that island went extinct, presumably because of human hunting. If they are the only evidence of humans, then not fine.

Madagascar 125

Madagascar Humane Elephants Bahamas 125

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 26, 2022

I say unceremoniously – but I am using the human metric by which we decide what makes noise and what doesn’t. Elephants, peccaries, and corvids have all been documented processing the death of (as we put it) a loved one. Without so much as a splash, it slipped into the water. A moment of silence for the departed.

Elephants 270

Elephants Ducks Humane Family 270

Animal Ethics

APRIL 19, 2016

"There is no longer dispute among serious scientists that humans aren’t the only animals who have the capacity to suffer physically and mentally. Elephants, great apes, orcas, dogs, cats, and many other animals can experience depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and compulsive disorders.

For Animals 40

For Animals Apes Psychology Suffering 40

10,000 Birds

JUNE 27, 2022

It is also documented on video. About the Green-winged Pytilia , the HBW entry includes the harrowing “Popular cagebird, large numbers of which are captured and exported; mortality during shipment high” Humanity can be a scarce resource in humankind. I tried the same line of argument in high school, did not help me much.

Birds 147

Birds Africa Eagles Barn Owls 147