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Into the Nest: A Book Review in the Time of Nesting

10,000 Birds

Second, reading about birds courting and parenting brings out the tendency to identify, which leads directly to anthropomorphism, the tendency to assign birds human emotions and thoughts. And of eggs and nests and birds on nests. Cedar Waxwings exchange berries, carry nesting material, eggs. Some people love books like that.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

This modest proposal would bring a smidgen of comfort to millions of hens used for egg production. Recent investigations by nonprofit groups in California, Ohio and Pennsylvania have revealed the atrocious living conditions of egg-laying hens, though their owners said they were humanely cared for. Karen Davis Machipongo, Va.,

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The One Animal Product You Should Feed Your Children

Animal Ethics

In recent years, the prevalence of disease-causing bacteria in meat, poultry, and eggs has risen sharply, which is why health authorities insist that these products be carefully handled and thoroughly cooked, if they are used at all. [My emphasis] There are other reasons why families are looking more favorably at plant-based choices.

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