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The Geladas of Ethiopia

10,000 Birds

In parts of the Simien Mountains of northern Ethiopia, from which I have just returned, Geladas have been protected from persecution for some time. Gelada communications include intense staring with raised eyebrows. Males sport a larger heart-shaped bare batch encircled by pale fur, that shows off their dominance status.

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Cavity Nesting Birds of North America and Their Babies!

10,000 Birds

The wood duck was very scarce in many portions of its range, at least in part, for the same reason and probably owes its present status to provision of nest boxes and protection from overhunting 1.” These are nestlings, just a few days old, in their comfy, fur-lined nest, begging for food. Talk about cute! www.youtube.com/watch?

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Animal Rights is Pernicious Nonsense?

Animal Person

It's too bad that Latimer's presentation is so obnoxious, as even when he raises what might be valid points, he makes you want to disagree with him. And one of that handful is the environment. He clearly hasn't heard of the low-hanging fruit concept. As for the ethic being cynical, I don't understand that so I cannot comment.