10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Because urbanization changes the abundance and type of resources upon which birds depend, including nesting materials and plants involved in self-medication, our results are consistent with the view that urbanization imposes new challenges on birds that are dealt with using adaptations evolved elsewhere.

2001 144

2001 New York City Birds Research 144

Critter News

JUNE 5, 2009

A valuable new resource has recently entered the information superhighway. This rapidly growing site is to be a global resource on alternative methods, the 3Rs (replacement, reduction, and refinement), animal ethics, and animal care, with hyperlinks to related Web sites and databases.

Animal Research 100

Animal Research Animal Medical Research Research 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 26, 2013

We medicated her for maggots, picked at least 100,000 of the creepy critters from her abdomen, and finally treated the injury. A State of WI Department of Natural Resources Warden rescued him and brought him to REGI. She would watch us intently, as if she were grading us on maggot removal and patient care. He nearly drowned.

Eagles 236

Eagles Wounded Bald Eagle Wisconsin 236

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2021

Lange, late-19th/early-20th century botanical illustrators and mycologists (Krieger was “considered the finest painter of North American fungi,” according to Wikipedia) plus drawings by modern-day medical and botanical illustrators Joan Thomson , Lara Gastinger , and Angela Mele.

North America 255

North America America Species 2018 255

Animal Ethics

JULY 25, 2007

Response is what our humane law enforcement officers do; the prevention aspect is then taken care of by the other resources of the A.S.P.C.A., be they medical, behavioral, placement or training and education so that, in the long run, the cycle of cruelty to animals is broken.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York Animal Welfare Animal Cruelty 40

Animal Person

JUNE 8, 2009

For Engber, who dispassionately describes procedures most of the time, the "advances" in the medical care of humans are all well worth what he and other vivisectionists do to dogs and other sentient nonhumans. Medical schools, in particular, made ample use of them for education and research in surgery and cardiology." And for what?

Animal Welfare 100

Animal Welfare Monkeys Animal Welfare Act Vivisection 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 19, 2011

Besides founding 10,000 Birds and I and the Bird , Mike has also created a number of other entertaining sites and resources, particularly the Nature Blog Network. Santa Claus Dead in Tragic Crash About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist.

2011 128

2011 Deer New York Science 128

Animal Ethics

AUGUST 4, 2007

They have the best food money can buy, climate-controlled shelter, comfortable bedding, ample exercise, liberty to move about, toys to play with, and medical care (including control of parasites). How many are suffering for lack of food, fuel, shelter, clothing, or medical care? Some, such as my niece's Tag, are utterly spoiled.

Welfare 40

Welfare Medical Shelters Dogs 40

The Nerdy Nurse

JANUARY 31, 2023

It is very important for you to have your own nursing malpractice insurance instead of relying on your employer for coverage. Let's look at why. The post Nursing Malpractice Insurance: What Is It, and Why Might I Need It? appeared first on The Nerdy Nurse.

Lifestyle 104

Lifestyle Medical 104

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

of Army Medical Department 1815-1851. Some Thai researchers looked at the breeding ecology of the Buff-breasted Babbler and published their findings in the somewhat unsuitable-sounding journal “Agriculture and Natural Resources”. Sir James McGrigor (1771-1858) Director Gen.

China 226

China Birds Pythons Eagles 226

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2023

Curiously, shortly after he had settled down as a medical doctor in Britain, he was appointed professor of geology and natural history and mineralogy and later (at another university) of zoology and botany as well. The Latin name scouleri is derived from Prof. John Scouler (1804-1871), a Scottish surgeon-naturalist, botanist, and explorer.

Eggs 167

Eggs China Birds Mammals 167

Critter News

JULY 25, 2009

It's a book about societal collapses resulting from poor decisions about the environment, resource-use, etc. Tags: animal experimentation medical ethics medical research science. This exchange was part of a larger group discussion about Collapse by Jared Diamond. I raised the point that science does not solve everything.

Science 100

Science Medical Research Morals Medical 100