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Galápagos: A Natural History, Second Edition–A Book Review

10,000 Birds

In addition to these changes in classification and distribution, there are larger issues that may play a role in the overall future of the Galápagos as a protected area; conservationists are facing increasing pressure from the tourism industry and the international fishing industry. They complement Kricher’s text.,

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Why Justice for Animals Is the Social Movement of Our Time

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"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.

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At Sea With the Marine Birds of the Raincoast: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

There is also a third element, only hinted at in the opening–the environmental and scientific necessity of gathering this data to document the importance of keeping the Pacific Northwest waters healthy and uncontaminated by human elements. At Sea With the Marine Birds of the Raincoast is a lovely, intelligent book.

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A long way from nowhere

10,000 Birds

Our location meant that during the height of the pearling industry here the Pearling Masters sent their “whites&# to be laundered in Singapore by sea, as that was the fastest option! Broome Accommodation Mar 7th, 2011 at 7:50 pm A great post, thanks Clare, always great to see some of our local critters being documented.

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Are You Wearing Man's Best Friend? That Trim on the Hood of Your Jacket Might Be Dog Fur!

Animal Ethics

As reported in the AP story, two styles of Sean John jackets—one a hooded snorkel style, the other a classic version—were originally advertised as faux fur, but an investigation by the Humane Society of the United States [ HSUS ] found that the jackets were made from dog fur.

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