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Steps Towards Ending Factory Farming?

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This New York Times article argues that it could lead to other states following suit. In another sign of the growing clout of the animal welfare movement, a law passed in California this year will also ban imports from other states of eggs produced in crowded cages.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: Re “ Plan for Tracking Animals Meets Farmers’ Resistance ” (news article, Dec. All these would have to be tagged if the National Animal Identification System becomes mandatory, and for no purpose, because none of my animals will be sold overseas for food. 13): I live in rural Pennsylvania.

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"Change of Heart": New Book about Animal Activism

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And why do so many people say the oppose the cruel practices of factory farming, yet still eat meat, eggs and dairy products? Rory Freedman, co-author of the New York Times bestseller Skinny Bitch, proclaims “If you want to create a better world, read this book!” Tags: advocacy.

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Sea Snakes of Northern Australia

10,000 Birds

Speaking of pregnant snakes, do sea snakes lay their eggs ashore like sea turtles or do they keep them internally until the young are ready to hatch/ be born, like some sharks? These do lay eggs on land and are (reasonably) mobile once they hit the beach. Get yours today! It seems like there is great diversity in this continent.

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Bird Surprises

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This happened to me recently on a birding trip, with somewhat egg-on-the-face results. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. I was on a birding quest trip with my friend Geoff Heeter. “I’ve never seen that before. Pretty cool!&# “Both!&#

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The Amazing Exploding Dove Meets Montana

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With a hardiness that belies their delicate looks (but helps explain their phenomenal success), these pioneering pigeons are already sitting on eggs at at least one location in Montana. So, tentatively, welcome spring and new life. So right now I’m feeling pretty good about Eurasian Collared-doves. Get yours today! Wicked, right?

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Beautiful Blue Backyard Bird

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How do I know of their Gothic moods when they have hidden them so well in an egg-white shell of conformity? Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. Tags: features , gulls • Have you seen the cool 10,000 Birds t-shirts? Thanks, Wikipedia !

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