Critter News

AUGUST 15, 2010

A recent agreement between farmers and animal rights activists here is a rare compromise in the bitter and growing debate over large-scale, intensive methods of producing eggs and meat, and may well push farmers in other states to give ground, experts say. Tags: ohio eggs california humane society farm animal welfare factory farm.

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Animal Person

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Or an animal that could use the aid of human intervention, such as the Florida panther, which has benefited from the culverts built to help it safely cross highways (221). if we believe it's our right to do what we want with the lives of other animals. . . . Consider all the steps it took to create our massive carbon footprint.

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Animal Person

MAY 27, 2009

But for me, the number of adopted dogs doesn't make up for the fact that we have no right to breed dogs to use them as gambling chips. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Greyhound Matters Florida Gambling Greyhound Racing Massachusetts Michael J. And not every dog's career ends in death or broken bones. Mooney Rhode Island.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2011

On the contrary, if you are a traveling birder, you might just find your next birding destination right here on 10,000 Birds. PIP is situated right on a beautiful lake -- the place to be when its hot! James is currently the host and owner of Nikons Birding Adventures TV and he resides in West Palm Beach, Florida. Wicked, right?

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Animal Person

OCTOBER 25, 2009

After a successful world premiere screening at the Moondance Film Festival in Boulder CO, where our film won the "Spirit of Moondance" Best Feature Documentary award, we are going to the Orlando Film Festival in Orlando, Florida on Thursday, Nov. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Film animal rights documentary film veganism.

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Animal Person

MAY 9, 2009

Yesterday I received an e-mail alert from the Animal Rights Foundation of Florida (ARFF) regarding " a coin operated game that uses live lobsters at the Royal Palm Ale House in Royal Palm Beach. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Gray Matters. What do you think of this campaign?

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Animal Person

MARCH 23, 2009

Finally, there's an alert from Susan Hargreaves, who is a humane educator here in South Florida (via Trish). I've had the pleasure of seeing her in action with adults and children and I profoundly admire her vegan education and animal rights activism. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Language. Direct line # 561-676-0633.

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Animal Person

MAY 12, 2009

It wasn't much--clusters of mushroom-like townhouses that are ubiquitous in Florida--but it was on a lake. So there was no traffic, no noise, and each day we awoke to the drama of the creatures who lived right outside our door. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics. And a dead end.

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Animal Person

AUGUST 26, 2009

I look forward to meeting RPA's Florida members who are able to attend! . Tags: Activism Current Affairs Economics Ethics. Instead, our LGUs teach the false ancient beliefs that maintain meat -- including dairy, fish, eggs, and feed crops -- as an institution. . Responsible Policies for Animals, Inc. Glenside, PA 19038. 215-886-RPA1.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 8, 2011

In the right season, with a little luck, we often find it, and sometimes it perches high and long enough that we can admire its scimitar of a bill, its stern face pattern, and even the patch of rusty red on the undertail that gives the species its English and its scientific names. Wicked, right? Jochen Mar 8th, 2011 at 6:53 pm Haaaaa!

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Animal Person

JULY 7, 2009

In case you haven't guessed, it is the relocation of a fresh (or not) carcass, usually with entrails spilling out, to a place more hospitable for the buzzards and hawks who evidently at least in South Florida do not judge the speed of oncoming traffic very well. Tags: Activism Current Affairs.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 22, 2011

• Explore These Related Posts Birding Lodges – Part 1 – Paradise in Portugal The plovers of Estero Lagoon, Florida Veraguan Mango – Panama’s ex-endemic Finding Island Scrub-jays Snail Kites, Limpkins and Escargot.Or Wicked, right? We can all play our part by choosing operations that give back.

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Dominican Republic 2011 Birds Deer 194

10,000 Birds

MARCH 1, 2011

Slimbridge Wetland Centre (c) Mike Fuller @Riverhead, NY (c) Joe Kelly Magnificent Muscovy (c) Karen Davis Tags: ducks , features , manky , muscovy • Have you seen the cool 10,000 Birds t-shirts? Wicked, right? Get yours today! These Blasts From The Past Birding 1.1.11 I’ll dig them out and email them to you.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 10, 2011

Many winter in Florida, admittedly something of a freak state when it comes to overwintering passerines, but a few Orioles can be found up the coast as far north as North Carolina, and the odd bird finds its way into the Piedmont, the part of the state, well inland mind you, where I live. Wicked, right? Hat-tip to Stella.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2011

We were at Big John’s pond and a red tailed hawk came out of nowhere and we thought he was going to fly right into the blind. liz Mar 7th, 2011 at 6:18 am Fleeing the snow and cold of NY, we visited Florida and I got a lifer – a snail kite. Wicked, right? No time to take a picture. Hat-tip to Stella.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 10, 2011

Talk about Big Sky Country – One of Corey’s 10 Views from a Van in Kazakhstan Tags: march , weekend • Have you seen the cool 10,000 Birds t-shirts? Who knew a colony lived so far in South Florida! Wicked, right? Also be sure to come back Monday to share your best bird of the weekend ! Get yours today!

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Animal Person

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Violet Rays raced for over two years, spending her days and nights in a kennel or being transported between South Florida and Oregon, only to be out of her kennel for about two hours per day, and with a muzzle on for that two hours (and maybe even while in the kennel).

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2011

he said “But you saw the flash of black and white, right?&# Share Your Thoughts « Don’t Forget the Birds of Brazil Giveaway The plovers of Estero Lagoon, Florida » To learn more about 10,000 Birds, Mike, Corey, or the many marvelous Beat Writers, please click here. Wicked, right? “Missed it!&#

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 20, 2011

• Explore These Related Posts Sea Snakes of Northern Australia The plovers of Estero Lagoon, Florida A long way from nowhere Tropical Cyclone Carlos Wet Season Wonders.Or Wicked, right? Tags: australia , broome , seasons , shorebirds • Have you seen the cool 10,000 Birds t-shirts? Get yours today! Hat-tip to Stella.

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Animal Person

AUGUST 18, 2009

hours on I-95 (we here in South Florida are known for our very limited public transportation options--boy do I miss NYC). While spending hours in the car I've been thinking about various issues related to sentient nonhumans, animal rights and veganism. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Language. I am an abolitionist.

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10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Oktoberfest, a two week period in the first half of October, is perhaps the most anticipated time of the year for the South Florida birder. Before diving into Oktoberfest, however, a very brief introduction to the dynamics of landbird migration in Southeast Florida is in order. A visit to A.D. Barnes and Bill Baggs State Park.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 13, 2011

Water levels are right but the waders are still very scarce. A MacGillivray’s Warbler was found in southern Florida on Saturday, the day I flew in to Ft. Wicked, right? Tags: best b , weekend • Have you seen the cool 10,000 Birds t-shirts? Get yours today! link] Donna S. Lauderdale. I got the bird.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 1, 2011

James is currently the host and owner of Nikons Birding Adventures TV and he resides in West Palm Beach, Florida. Wicked, right? Tags: features , hummingbirds , panama , Worldwide Birding Adventures • Have you seen the cool 10,000 Birds t-shirts? Get yours today! These Blasts From The Past What’s In A Name?

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Animal Person

DECEMBER 21, 2009

South Florida is home to the most racetracks and Greyhound farms and trainers in the country, and you can’t turn on the radio or the television without encountering a commercial for the tracks. And right before my eyes, I discovered that Muscovy ducks eat frogs. Tags: Current Affairs Ethics Gray Matters Language.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 5, 2011

Breeding behaviour and plumage was very apparent, but John Wise , an ex-pat Brit now resident in Orlando, told me that the birds’ activities had been held up for a couple of weeks during a cold snap that saw frosts in Florida. There are more at the Orlando, Florida post on Redgannet. Wicked, right? Get yours today!

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