10,000 Birds

APRIL 25, 2022

One of my most vivid memories of watching The Sopranos – still the best TV series ever, in my opinion – is Tony outside barbecuing, occasionally turning the different pieces of meat. Contrary to alleged preferences among humans, the golden-headed cisticola has a shorter tail during the breeding season ( source ).

Australia 187

Australia Birds Koalas Parrots 187

Animal Ethics

DECEMBER 14, 2009

I foresee a day, perhaps not far in the future, in which it is illegal to raise cows, pigs, and other animals for food. It will be said that animal husbandry is one of the most inefficient and destructive industries on the planet, and that the planet cannot survive unless humans change their diets. Others will do so for health reasons.

Meat 40

Meat Animal Welfare Vegetarian Protecting Animals 40

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Everyone talks about human rights and there exists so many groups that are either governmental or non-governmental who work toward that cause. The quail, guans, ducks and pheasant are hunted for their meat. The simple fact that the increasing human population obliges us to destroy and alter natural ecosystems where the birds find home.

Honduras 187

Honduras illegal Parrots Birds 187

Animal Ethics

JULY 19, 2007

that slaughters horses for human consumption. Since it is illegal to sell horse meat for human consumption in the U.S., you might wonder how it is that Cavel has been able to brutally slaughter horses for human consumption right here in the U.S. One can't kill horses for human consumption within the U.S.,

Horse Slaughter 40

Horse Slaughter Slaughter Slaughtered Horses 40

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 9, 2023

One paper describes them breeding in a human settlement in abandoned clay jars. The Rhinoceros Hornbill is the state bird of the Malaysian state of Sarawak ( source ), which unfortunately does not prevent hunting of the bird, not only for meat but also for the feathers. Now pairs of hornbills feed outside this correspondent’s window”.

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Rhinoceros Singapore Transported Hunting 127

10,000 Birds

JUNE 20, 2019

Below legal size for humans is still legal for pelicans. Over time, an unusual bond of mutual likeliness was created. And unlike the protection of cormorants, which was perceived as a problem, protection of pelicans was welcomed by the local communities. Well-being of the birds here is intricately connected with well-being of the people.

Greece 195

Greece Pelicans Buffalo Fish 195