10,000 Birds

JULY 5, 2022

The first half describes the problem (why birds hit windows, the scale of the deaths, scientific research, what happens when birds strike windows) and the second half discusses what to do about it (community and worldwide education, window deterrent solutions, legal mandates and building codes, citizen science–what individuals can do).

New York City 247

New York City Birds Illinois Science 247

4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

No one in the room–neither dog nor human–can tell which cup hides the biscuit. Understanding a pointed finger may seem easy, but consider this: while humans and canines can do it naturally, no other known species in the animal kingdom can. “Humans are unique. Hare could run a very profitable shell game.

Wolves 100

Wolves Fox Dogs Puppies 100

Animal Ethics

FEBRUARY 15, 2009

Scientific research and expertise are needed here. The question can be raised: Why should these organisms be killed and others not be killed? 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? KBJ: Nothing.

Morals 40

Morals Vegetarian Meat Killing 40

Animal Ethics

NOVEMBER 29, 2006

Researchers have also learned that the cancer-causing chemicals that form in beef as it cooks also tend to form in chicken. That animal product is human breast milk. Human breast milk is a near perfect food for human newborns and infants. 105-6) Dr. Spock is not alone in his endorsement of breast-feeding human infants.

Animal 40

Animal Meat Cows District of Columbia 40