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Nothing Funny About Cat Cruelty

4 The Love Of Animals

For example you mat notice that loud bangs are sure to trigger the behaviors, in which case it is best to make the house as quiet as possible so that your new cat feels safe there. You can contact your local police or an animal charity like the RSPCA who can investigate the claims and perhaps seize the animal if necessary.

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On "Wild Justice"

Animal Person

The scientific investigation of morality, in humans and nonhumans alike, is in its infancy" (39). Furthermore, "We need to be careful about language and remember that [for example] altruism has a specific meaning within biology and isn't synonymous with morality" (82).

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

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. Just because something sounds good on the surface does not necessarily make it a wise decision.

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The Feather Thief: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

He roots the theft in the history of collecting bird skins, in the brief life history of Edwin Rist, in the secretive world of classic fly tying, and in his own efforts to follow up on a police investigation that got the man but not all of the loot. The Flame Bowerbird, for example. Mostly adult males.