Animal Ethics

JANUARY 21, 2009

Since no animals are autonomous (in the sense of being capable of making laws for themselves, or acting on principle), moral concepts such as “right” and “wrong” don’t apply to them. Suppose it were discovered that with proper training lions and tigers could live on zebra-flavored soy products. KBJ: Martin cannot be serious.

Morals 40

Morals Vegetarian Meat Lions 40

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

It is also a month when the Law of Diminishing Returns over-took itself. Zebra Dove – Geopelia striata. Zebra Finch – Taeniopygia guttata. Tom’s own list continues apace Those of us who have tried to do a big year know how tough it gets on the homeward stretch and will be rooting for him. Jeriau Waterfall.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

A line plotted against the law of diminishing returns describes an increasingly downward curve and a lister’s life is destined to follow that decline. Zebra Finch – Taeniopygia guttata. At this rate……… , but that’s the thing about lists. House Sparrow – Passer domesticus. 01 Jan 2018.

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Sacramento 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 2, 2016

The law of diminishing returns brings the inevitability of repeat sightings and has checked the momentum of the combined beats’ list for June. Zebra Finch – Taeniopygia guttata. Despite recording 370 species during the month, the list total has advanced by just 45. As at June 30 th , it stands at 1796. Western Australia.

2016 100

2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 100