10,000 Birds

JULY 3, 2012

As a Northeast birder I am familiar with the alarming decrease in the number of Red Knots along Atlantic shores and have signed petitions and written e-mails calling for legislation and rules that will limit the overharvesting of the horseshoe crab, whose eggs Red Knots depend on. million in the late 1990’s.

Delaware 191

Delaware New Jersey Research Eggs 191

10,000 Birds

JUNE 7, 2012

Once a body of research was established and the bird was declared endangered, it took many more years of experimentation, political maneuvering, conflicts with the National Guard, and some tragic fires to establish what is now acclaimed as a model conservation project. Kirtland, in turn, gave the skin to Dr. Spencer F.

Michigan 251

Michigan Bahamas Endangered Species Research 251

Animal Ethics

NOVEMBER 29, 2006

Researchers have also learned that the cancer-causing chemicals that form in beef as it cooks also tend to form in chicken. The legislators in these 12 states ought to be ashamed. Unfortunately, switching from red meat to chicken does not help very much. Meatless meals also help your child to keep stronger bones.

Animal 40

Animal Meat Cows District of Columbia 40