article thumbnail

Air Canada Criticized for Transporting Research Monkeys

Critter News

The arrival of 48 monkeys on a flight from China this weekend has brought Air Canada under fire for shipping primates destined for research laboratories, but the airline says it is obliged by federal law to accept monkeys as cargo. Under pressure from animal rights groups and the public, many airlines have banned the practice.

article thumbnail

Laws Guide to Drawing Birds

10,000 Birds

In June 2012, I had the great fortune to visit Trinidad and Tobago in a group that included birder and artist Matthew Dodder. If you are one of these birders, and even if you are not, take a look at the newly published “ The Laws Guide to Drawing Birds “, and find out why I believe it is a must-have book for artist-birders.

Laws 221
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of March 2011?

10,000 Birds

And a very happy Masemas for anyone who observes my son Mason’s birthday (probably not as many as the last group!) My mother, mother-in-law, and godmother are all visiting right now. Hat-tip to Stella. While we’re celebrating, let’s have three cheers for the coming equinox. Wicked, right?

2011 150
article thumbnail

Lewis's Woodpecker in New York State

10,000 Birds

Apparently in the past some birders and photographers had been not so polite in their behavior when a Northern Hawk Owl had been in the vicinity, and when this bird showed up the local law enforcement did not want it made public. Isn’t conservation about putting the group ahead of the individual? Hat-tip to Stella.

New York 214