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The Gap Between Wildlife and the Animal Rights Movement

10,000 Birds

The birds had evolved without a predator like this, and with the new snake having no predators, it had no problem decimating the island’s birdlife. People interested in animal welfare who are against this idea are completely missing the point here.

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The Emotional Lives of Animals

4 The Love Of Animals

Elephants, whales, hippopotamuses, giraffes, and alligators use low-frequency sounds to communicate over long distances, often miles; and bats, dolphins, whales, frogs, and various rodents use high-frequency sounds to find food, communicate with others, and navigate. A Grateful Whale. Shirley and Jenny: Remembering Friends.

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