Animal Person

JUNE 20, 2009

While plenty of people pay attention to the question of what it means to raise an animal humanely, far fewer stop to consider the notion—and the ostensible paradox—of humane slaughter." And perhaps that "better" will distract the reader from the undeniable fact of the unjust slaughter. It is murder. Where to begin.

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Slaughter Slaughtered Cows Meat 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 26, 2013

The piece describes why this corner of the world often has an attitude toward indiscriminate hunting that ranges from laissez-faire to Wild West, and also the toll that the ensuing slaughter takes on populations of birds that are protected in their northern European summer homes. Photo by David Guttenfelder, courtesy of National Geographic ).

Cambodia 144

Cambodia Slaughter Slaughtered Cyprus 144

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 3, 2014

RATS persuades local governments to pass anti-poison resolutions using facts, figures, photos, and a Claymation video ( “Raptor Blues” ) made by high school student Ian Timothy (which, Lisa observes, often makes people ‘get it’ far faster than the written word). as well as a rare mammal, the California fisher.

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Rats Barn Owls Rodents San Francisco 246

Animal Person

JUNE 6, 2009

(The images aren't yet made public and can only be seen through that specific link) We already have many static images but we need to film some more farms on video and recover some of the best footage from a broken hard drive. So, I thought you could be interested in helping us to raise the funds.

Investigation 100

Investigation Vegan Pigs Free Range 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 20, 2011

And fun and food are, I’d submit, not enough reason to fell a bird in which only one in three pairs manages to raise a single chick each season; a bird that has captured the imagination and hearts of tens of thousands of people, whose sonorous purr floats down from on high like the voice of a pterosaur. Thank you for your efforts.

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2011 Hunting Kentucky Hunters 243