Animal Ethics

MARCH 8, 2009

For an explanation of this feature, click on “Moral Vegetarianism” at the bottom of this post. If a genetically engineered animal’s legs periodically fell off, would not its legs be more like a product of an animal (analogous to eggs) than a part of the animal? Would the blood be analogous to milk or eggs? KBJ: Agreed.

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Vegetarian Morals Suffering Vegan 40

Animal Ethics

MAY 23, 2007

It is well settled that a balanced diet of these foods provides the same essential amino acids that Nina Planck finds in an egg. I’ll leave the question of infant care to the physicians, but I know firsthand that an adult vegan can enjoy robust physical health without contributing to the cruel suffering of animals on today’s factory farms.

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New York Times New York Vegan 2007 40

Animal Person

OCTOBER 26, 2009

The good news is that if you know someone who needs to be schooled on all of the sordid details of factory farming, and appreciates good writing, this is a great book. There's not enough evidence for an accusation of moral relativism, but for me the message is a mixed one. Factory farming considers nature an obstacle to overcome" (34).

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Factory Farm Factory Farming Animal Vegan 100

Animal Ethics

AUGUST 20, 2007

To the Editor: Re “ Suddenly, the Hunt Is On for Cage-Free Eggs ” (front page, Aug. 12): While this is a step in the right direction toward reducing the animal abuse inherent in all factory farming (from the chicken’s point of view), it’s still a long way from what nature intended. Jean Bettanny Port Townsend, Wash.,

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New York Times New York Battery Cages Factory Farm 40

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

Punta Morales–Cocorocas salinas. Eastern Egg Rock. Eastern Egg Rock. Eastern Egg Rock. Punta Morales–UNA Station (ECMAR). Punta Morales–UNA Station (ECMAR). Pectoral Sandpiper – Calidris melanotos. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge–East Pond, north end. 12 Aug 2017. 31 Jan 2017.

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2017 Australia Sanctuary Woodpeckers 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 4, 2016

old angel factory area. old angel factory area. Big Egg Marsh. old angel factory area. Punta Morales–Cocorocas salinas. Big Egg Marsh. old angel factory area. Brown Violetear – Colibri delphinae. Cinchona Eucalyptus. 14 May 2016. Zeledon’s Antbird – Myrmeciza zeledoni.

2016 100

2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 2, 2016

old angel factory area. old angel factory area. Big Egg Marsh. Punta Morales–Cocorocas salinas. Brown Violetear – Colibri delphinae. Cinchona Eucalyptus. 14 May 2016. Zeledon’s Antbird – Myrmeciza zeledoni. 14 May 2016. Hepatic Tanager – Piranga flava. 14 May 2016. Firehouse Woods.

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2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 100