Critter News

APRIL 7, 2009

The explosions have ranged in intensity, wounding some of the pigs and killing others. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. They stopped after protests from animal rights groups, such as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Roadside bombs are the top killer of U.S. Did you know this?

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Pigs Research Ethical Treatment Afghanistan 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 4, 2013

In the past I have attributed some of this conflict to differences between the conservation mindset and that of animal rights/animal welfare. We all know the answer to that – not thinking at all about the how – how on earth you actually do that – and causing a civil war that has killed hundreds of millions.

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Animal Person

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

And managing means killing them, breeding them, and otherwise fiddling with their populations. Consider this: Every month, it takes $12 billion to fund America's involvement in the Iraq War. if we believe it's our right to do what we want with the lives of other animals. . . .

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Polar Bears California Condor Bald Eagle Lions 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 23, 2011

The long answer – and that’s what you are here for, right? Many European birders would kill for such a sight at their local patch! This stunning White-tailed Lapwing is currently residing in the North of Germany which is remarkable as it should really be in Iraq right now. So, what happens at my patch?

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