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The Top 5 Avian Ambassadors of Costa Rica

10,000 Birds

Which would travel to tourism conventions, give fun presentations and hand out cultural knick-knacks? Some might even protest at being kept separate, raising their voices as they eye the main conference birds with hungry intent. Wait, what about the Resplendent Quetzal ?

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A Little Win

10,000 Birds

Whilst most Turtle Doves present in Morocco during the summer periods are probably local breeders the possibility of late arrivals or early returners from the British breeding population getting caught up in the slaughter was a real threat. This was a little win perhaps, but hopefully the first of many.

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Bradt travel guide to Sri Lanka by Philip Briggs – review

10,000 Birds

The tensions run high and protests against the government, sometimes violent, are not uncommon. Yet, protests take place in larger urban centres – places that eco-tourists and birders commonly avoid. And the answer to the question I am raising here is, yes, I would travel to Sri Lanka in the next period.

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Moral Vegetarianism, Part 8 of 13

Animal Ethics

Not only are they killed in cruel ways, but it is well documented that they are raised in ways that cause them great discomfort and agony. The question that must be raised, however, is how the conclusion not to eat meat follows from this. So, if one wants to change the present practice, the best means is to stop eating meat.

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Animal Rights is Pernicious Nonsense?

Animal Person

It's too bad that Latimer's presentation is so obnoxious, as even when he raises what might be valid points, he makes you want to disagree with him. And one of that handful is the environment. Why do you suppose that is? Like I said, the entire animal rights "ethic" is both cynical and dishonest.

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From the Animal Rights Action Network re: Greyhounds

Animal Person

"The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing" - Albert Einstein 1879-1921 One of the best ways you can help ARAN is to get actively involved with our ongoing research, lobbying, events, projects, peaceful protests and tabling events across Ireland.