10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 9, 2023

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. Other threats arise from illegal logging, hunting for bushmeat, and other body parts (feathers, beak, etc.)

Rhinoceros 131

Rhinoceros Singapore Transported Hunting 131

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. Some will reduce their consumption of meat for the sake of the animals. The ground for this will not be animal welfare, as you might expect, but environmentalism. Others will do so for health reasons.

Meat 40

Meat Animal Welfare Vegetarian Protecting Animals 40

10,000 Birds

JUNE 11, 2011

Mating pairs are faithful for life and share the tasks of raising the young. Illegal capture for the wild animal trade is an obvious peril for such a charismatic species, but this big blue bird is also hunted both for its meat and feathers. The Hyacinth Macaw doesn’t start a family until it is seven years old.

Protection 193

Protection Brazil Parrots Paraguay 193