Critter News

AUGUST 24, 2010

The training exercise called bear baying is intended to make the bears easier to shoot in the wild and it's only allowed in South Carolina. Hunters say the exercise popular in the state's hilly northwestern corner helps them train their dogs on what to do when they come across a bear during a hunt.

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South Carolina Bears Humane Society Of The United States Humane 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 9, 2022

Barn Swallows are a bit unhappy with their image as restless aerial hunters and would like to gain a more stately and dignified profile. The researchers are quite aware of the differences between humans and birds and thus have completely ignored another explanation for this behavior. Accessorizing for birds.

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Singapore Mountain Goats Birds Giraffes 147

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Falconers must always keep their birds somewhat wild so if they get separated or the bird flies off never to return, it can still survive on it’s own without human intervention. All the training with the bird is based on positive reinforcement. Falconers can trap any bird of prey any time they want.

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Wisconsin Falcons Owls Hunting 241

Animal Person

MARCH 17, 2009

Press Release Governors: Stop Ecodestructive University Training! But, says Cantor, “’animal science’ rejects scientific knowledge: that humans are natural herbivores and did not evolve as hunters as formerly believed; eating from animals is linked to the most widespread and devastating chronic diseases; and more.”

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Meat Industry Industry Meat Responsible Policies 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2011

March 14, 2011 Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Jon Gassett, Commissioner One Sportsman’s Lane Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 Dear Mr. Gassett, I am a writer, naturalist and artist with a special interest in human/bird interactions. Nationwide, wildlife watchers now outspend hunters 6 to 1.

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Animal Ethics

FEBRUARY 15, 2009

If some microorganisms must be killed in the process, this is unfortunate but necessary for human life. Why should microorganisms be sacrificed rather than humans? Why is human life more valued than the life of microorganisms? One might be inclined to say that human beings are more valuable because of their intelligence.

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Morals Vegetarian Meat Killing 40