Critter News

JUNE 28, 2009

Crowded and filthy conditions mean suffering for hens. How much suffering can and should they endure without significantly affecting the human pocketbook. Nearly 95 percent of the 90 billion table eggs produced in the United States come from high-density cage systems. One would think it would be elementary.

Hens Eggs 100

Hens Eggs Investigation Animal Welfare South Carolina 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 19, 2011

Before I go further I should, of course, introduce my two teammates who suffered with me the torments of hours on bicycle seats and hard plastic kayaks. Brian Bielfelt is a birding biologist who has birded and lived all over the United States but currently calls Texas home. Not a bad gig if you can get it.

New Jersey 162

New Jersey Bald Eagle Birds United States 162

Animal Ethics

DECEMBER 24, 2006

As reported in the AP story, two styles of Sean John jackets—one a hooded snorkel style, the other a classic version—were originally advertised as faux fur, but an investigation by the Humane Society of the United States [ HSUS ] found that the jackets were made from dog fur. Just how do Chinese workers kill raccoon dogs?"

Fur 40

Fur Fur Industry HSUS Raccoons 40

10,000 Birds

JULY 4, 2022

True to form, the United States Department of Agriculture seems less concerned about the health or status of Yellow Bitterns and more about managing the birds on Guam to minimize threats to aviation safety. This allows you to watch birds (well, at least those that are not too noise sensitive) while not having to suffer their sounds.

Birds 192

Birds Sparrows Protection Humane 192