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The Florida FWC illegally killed 34 pythons and one 10-year-old pregnant Boa constrictor

Reddit Animals

Reptiles that are not treated ethically simply do not make good pets. " A lot of people have the opinion that snakes are "mindless" creatures, and that they can be treated with no consideration to their welfare. People worry about the welfare of lizards such as Bearded Dragons.

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Research Animals Rescued from North Carolina Lab

Critter News

Quick work on the part of the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI), in partnership with the Humane Society of the U.S. This event serves as dramatic testament to what can happen when the humane community comes together to oppose cruelty," says AWI President, Cathy Liss.

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Note to Those Wanting Promotion: Pay Attention

Animal Person

By encouraging people to bake with higher welfare eggs (as well as organic milk, butter and chocolate) vital funds will be raised to campaign against battery cages. We are hoping you might be interested in spreading word of the event to readers of your blog, or may know someone who would like to blog about this fundraising event.

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On Humane Societies and Calf-Roping

Animal Person

I find it hard to believe that that's the only event they think is a disgusting show of injustice and "bullying.". But the HSUS is by no means an animal-rights organization; it is an animal welfare organization. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics. The Calgary Humane Society is just as bad for working with the Stampede.

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Birding for the Curious: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

Nate Swick is a contributor to 10,000 Birds, American Birding Association (ABA) blog editor and event leader, and environmental educator. Finding owls is the occasion to discuss the ethics of playback. There are now no excuses except a lack of curiosity. And, nobody wants to admit that.

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Earth Day Lecture

Animal Ethics

Since a number of "Animal Ethics" readers reside in the northern Illinois area, I thought I would call your attention to an exciting lecture that is taking place on Northern Illinois University's campus. She specializes in Environmental Ethics, Human-Animal Ethics, and Moral Psychology. Jenni, Ph.D.

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Birding According to ChatGPT, Part II

10,000 Birds

They may go on birding trips, join birding events, participate in birding competitions, and collaborate with other birders to gather information about rare or elusive species. Code of Ethics: The ABA has established a Code of Birding Ethics to promote responsible birding practices. According to the U.S.