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How To (And Not To) Transport Wild Birds

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The finders of an adult Barred Owl brought to Kathryn Dudeck in Georgia thought he had a wing fracture, so they wrapped the entire bird in the plastic protective wrap used by landscape companies and taped it up. They showed me their wounds! “Almost restores your faith in humanity!” ” I wrote.

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Rip Van Winkle’s Crow Killing Contest

10,000 Birds

However, I will pick a fight with the Rip Van Winkle Rod and Gun Club in Palenville, New York, which is sponsoring their fourth annual “Crow Down” March 29-30, 2014. It also brings to mind the uncontested link between animal abuse and violent behavior toward fellow humans.

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Black Bear

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In short order I would return to New York to pursue a doctorate in Applied Linguistics at New York University, where at least I would be able to obtain a fellowship and rack up only $40,000 of debt. I had developed the arrogant attitude that my existential plight was unique among humans.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

if they see a mistreated dog, and shudder to see a wounded deer in the road. So why would they not insist that the cow that became their steak was treated humanely? The federal government needs to recommit itself to putting boots on the ground in America and elsewhere to inspect and protect our food supply. 21, 2008