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The Secret Perfume of Birds: Uncovering the Science of Avian Scent–A Book Review

10,000 Birds

She also found other research on birds and smell, particularly the pioneering work of Bernice Wenzel, the medical illustrations of Betsy Bang, Gabrielle Nevitt work with seabirds, and more recently, the Crested Auklet studies of Julie Hagelin and the genetic olfactory research of Silke Steiger in Germany.

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Rehabber Slang Part 2, etc.

10,000 Birds

The most printable slang is the logical TTs, which Maureen Eiger wrote means “Tyrant Titmouse,” a reference to their over-the-top personalities. Ramousky,” wrote Erin Smithies-Baker, referring to the enrichment idea her colleague Lisa Kelly came up with for their unreleasable Turkey Vultures. We do real birds.”. wrote Laura Westlake.

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Why I Question Animal Testing 2.1

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I read the following in a book about the pharmaceutical industry by Marcia Angell (the first woman to serve as the editor of the New England Journal of Medicine and currently a Senior Lecturer at the Harvard Medical School) called The Truth about the Drug Companies. It is about the Bayh-Dole Act and it has really stuck with me.

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Birding the Kruger Park (4): Letaba area

10,000 Birds

The Latin species name vermiculatus (worm-like) refers to the markings on the upperparts. Apologies – I have not taken my anti-cynicism medication for a while now, and it starts to show). A bit like renting an apartment next to a mass murderer in the hope that this will deter other criminals, but as they say, nature knows best.

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Why Top Chef Makes Me So Mad

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Throughout the entire show, the judges and contestants always refer to their meats as the "protein." Add cooking schools to the list of animal exploitation promoters, along with medical schools. It just irritates the hell out of me. First of all, it highlights the deficiencies of today's chefs' training. That's not true. What the eff?

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Book: Shift Your Habit

4 The Love Of Animals

Save the Planet: Adopting a shelter pet not only saves a life, but it reduces demand for purebred animals, which are more likely to have medical problems due to genetic abnormalities. The Shift: Buy flea and tick medicine and any other pet medications online and in bulk instead of buying them one month at a time from your vet.

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Snowy Owl Ethics

10,000 Birds

Most arguments for conserving a species focus on things that we can measure in dollar amounts, such as ecotourism, medical benefits, etc. References. The unique beauty of Snowy Owls and the euphoria seeing one provides isn’t something you can place a dollar amount on. Berlanga, H., Kennedy, T. Arizmendi, C. Beardmore, P. Blancher, G.

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