article thumbnail

15 Australian Birds (Episode 2)

10,000 Birds

Quite likely, these birds are also the inspiration for Australian science communicator Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki. It is probably a rumor that writing a post about Australia and not mentioning kangaroos is illegal, but why take the risk? Thanks to Clare for introducing me to him.

Australia 190
article thumbnail

Appeal Denied for Six Activists Convicted Under AEPA

Critter News

The law, since revised, aimed to protect animal research laboratories from illegal, sometimes violent protests. The group was formed to protest the activities of Huntingdon Life Sciences in Franklin Township, N.J.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Urban Ornithology: 150 Years of Birds in New York City–A Book Review

10,000 Birds

But, I think it’s also time to start exploring new frontiers, new types of bird books, titles that allow us to leverage our citizen science data, explore the implications of local bird distribution and status changes in conjunction with related habitat and even political and legal change, and strategize for change.

article thumbnail

A Rare Caribbean Parrot on the Brink

10,000 Birds

The ornithologist James Bond (1900-1989), affiliated with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia for more than six decades, wrote in 1928 that “there is still a good deal of illicit gunning going on on these islands, which, if not stopped, will ultimately result in the extermination of the parrots. It would seem, therefore, that A.

Parrots 333
article thumbnail

The Feather Thief: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

This is also where Johnson starts talking about the cost of the theft to the Museum and to science. He says he is motivated by what he has learned from the curators about the skins importance to science, but he is also clearly irritated by the fact that Rist has gotten off so lightly. Simon Baron-Cohen, cousin to the comedian.

article thumbnail

Birding Tongbiguan, Yunnan (part 2)

10,000 Birds

Reportedly, any mention of the Red-vented Bulbul in Florida’s schools may soon be illegal as it is thought that the specific reference to the hind parts of the species may lead vulnerable children toward early sex.

Birds 171
article thumbnail

15 Australian Birds (Episode 4)

10,000 Birds

Of course, if science is not for you, you can also look for the Spiritual Meaning of Willie Wagtail (“Unlock the amazing secrets of this spiritual symbol”) here. It is certainly not true that writing a post about Australia and not mentioning flying foxes is illegal, but why take the risk?

Birds 222