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The Domestic Turkey and the First Thanksgiving

10,000 Birds

Thus, the cattle we raise for meat and dairy are sometimes called Bos taurus while the extinct wild form is always called Bos primigenius. They became known as “Turkie Fowl” (spelling varies) because they were coming from the general direction of Turkey. They may have also had hunting dogs with them as well.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Niman gives us is to pay attention to the source of meat products and what our mothers always told us: clean your plate. To the Editor: The claims Nicolette Hahn Niman makes for how greenhouse gases might be reduced while still eating meat may very well be true, and I do not have the expertise to challenge them. The best advice Ms.