Critter News

MARCH 19, 2010

this case, the affidavit states, three sheep out of 303 died during studies in a hyperbaric chamber over the past 10 years and 23 others died within a day of having been removed from the chamber. It is illegal in Wisconsin to kill an animal by means of decompression.

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Sheep Wisconsin Groups PETA 100

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Moments later it came barreling down the cliff in a chase, scattering a herd of Blue Sheep in all directions, however it didn’t seem to reach striking distance of any of them. However, we were somewhat encouraged by spotting at least 10 herds of Blue Sheep (locally known as Bharal) on the slopes around this lower valley.

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Snow Leopard Leopards Hunting Sheep 279

Critter News

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

From WildEarth Guardians: WildEarth Guardians’ research reveals this agency is: • Biologically Unsound - Wildlife Services uses a “sledgehammer approach” to wildlife management, meaning over one million animals are killed each year using non-selective killing controls such as poisons, traps, and aerial gunning.

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Killing Wildlife Groups Endangered Species 100

Critter News

DECEMBER 9, 2008

I came across this strange article about German research on which slaughter method creates more pain for the animal: the Western method of stunning or the Islamic method of a cut to the neck. According to the researchers, the Islamic method wins. You can read all about the results in the article. What an utterly grotesque project.

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Slaughter Slaughtered Humane Germany 100

Animal Person

MARCH 30, 2009

The University of Puerto Rico, an "1862" LGU founded in 1900, operates a slaughter facility killing small ruminants -- typically goats and sheep, cattle being large ruminants. Some key words are in English at the website, which gives clear instructions for streaming. There's an Archive icon for possible later listening.

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Puerto Rico Responsible Policies Meat Industry Humane Treatment 100

Animal Ethics

FEBRUARY 15, 2009

Second, it might be argued that although it is wrong to kill microorganisms, it is not obvious that eating them kills them. Neither is it obvious, however, that eating microorganisms does not kill them. Scientific research and expertise are needed here. Killing a hog can be avoided. But the question remains.

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Morals Vegetarian Meat Killing 40