4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 17, 2011

Grief, friendship, gratitude, wonder, and other things we animals experience. Dogs are able to detect diseases such as cancer and diabetes and warn humans of impending heart attacks and strokes. Many animals also display wide-ranging emotions, including joy, happiness, empathy, compassion, grief, and even resentment and embarrassment.

Emotional 100

Emotional Animal Whales Whaling 100

Animal Person

JUNE 8, 2009

For those who didn't read the five-part Slate series " Pepper, the stolen dog who changed American science " by Daniel Engber , I recommend it for the history, but also for the misconceptions and assumptions that you might want to discuss on the Facebook discussion about the series. Part II: Man Cuts Dog.

Animal Welfare 100

Animal Welfare Monkeys Animal Welfare Act Vivisection 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 6, 2023

Christian Cooper comes on screen about two-and-a-half minutes into The Central Park Effect , appreciating a Prothonotary Warbler at ‘the Point’ while telephoning a friend with the news (this is pre-text group), a nice hint of the collegial networks that underlie Central Park birding. It was the same day George Floyd was killed.

Emotional 229

Emotional Birds Minneapolis Nepal 229

10,000 Birds

APRIL 13, 2024

Large groups of Hooded Merganser , Redhead , Franklin’s Gull , and other floaters were easily spotted. Coming down from the emotional high we noticed our grumbling stomachs: time to eat. We also saw Prairie Dogs , Bison , Mule Deer , Abert’s Squirrel and Coyote. I am not a fan of American restaurants.

Denver 184

Denver Colorado Ducks Mules 184

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

This is the story of Fox’s experiences on board the Achiever, the research vessel of the Raincoast Conservation Foundation. It’s a small group of 10 to 12 researchers and crew members, and Fox is the sole person responsible for the bird surveys. Northern Fulmar, image courtesy of Peter Hodum.

Fox 100

Fox Albatross Geese Bald Eagle 100

Animal Ethics

JANUARY 2, 2008

And, of course, by experimenting with all sorts of new vegan dishes, you will be learning a new healthier way of cooking and eating. Like resolution 7, resolution 11 is primarily an other-regarding resolution (even though those who respect animals and refuse to eat them will experience profound health benefits as a result).

Rights 40

Rights Animal Cruelty Vegan Cruelty 40