10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 24, 2020

As we humans are animals, like birds are, it often seems to make more sense to me to assume that their and our drivers are similar, not different. Of course, we humans tend to give slightly elevated terms to our motives – but that does not generally mean that they are really different from those of other animals. Birds, maybe?

China 264

China Barn Owls Birds Laos 264

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Not sure why they spend time in Shanghai in winter when they could come here though, but then again, I usually do not understand most of the behavior of humans either. Lucky him, right? Here is one: when taking photos of elephants, an 800 mm tele lens is not the best equipment. Yes, we have them in Shanghai as well.

Birds 229

Birds Eagles Elephants Rhinoceros 229

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 11, 2012

They are not necessarily the biggest African animals, but represented those that were considered a real hunter’s worthy prey or “game” – the African Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Black Rhinoceros, Leopard and king of the jungle, the Lion (which of course doesn’t inhabit jungle but savanna!).

Buffalo 213

Buffalo Rhinoceros Elephants Leopards 213

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 5, 2015

Shot an elephant. But we mustn’t let go of our humanity or forget the humanity of the people we disagree with. To quote Jon’s ending: Maybe there’s two types of people in the world: those people who favor humans over ideology, and those people who favor ideology over humans.

Hunters 171

Hunters Hunting Animal Cruelty Game 171

Animal Ethics

APRIL 19, 2016

"There is no longer dispute among serious scientists that humans aren’t the only animals who have the capacity to suffer physically and mentally. Elephants, great apes, orcas, dogs, cats, and many other animals can experience depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and compulsive disorders.

For Animals 40

For Animals Apes Psychology Suffering 40

Animal Person

MARCH 23, 2009

Ian says, regarding " Veterinarians Train Sealers to Kill Humanely, " that "veterinarians very often do not care about animals but rather are more like auto mechanics who are providing a service for humans (that service may be to save an animal or kill an animal, etc)." There is an elephant who deperately needs our help.

Elephants 100

Elephants Vegan Bullhook Laws 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 27, 2022

About the Green-winged Pytilia , the HBW entry includes the harrowing “Popular cagebird, large numbers of which are captured and exported; mortality during shipment high” Humanity can be a scarce resource in humankind. The bird … … and the dung provider. With Red-billed Quelea.

Birds 147

Birds Africa Eagles Barn Owls 147