10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

In 1952, at least in the US, no one wanted to be a Debbie Downer. In 1952, the continental United States was looking pretty good actually on the extinction front. That’s one reason, probably the biggest reason, why we don’t have centennials for animals that become extinct in the wild.

California Condor 249

California Condor Guam Whales Whaling 249

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Listed as a Species of Special Concern in New York and as threatened or endangered in Connecticut, New Jersey, and Massachusetts, Poocetes gramineus is in trouble in the northeastern United States and, considering the decline shown in Ontario’s second breeding bird atlas, in eastern Canada as well.* What has caused the decline?

Sparrows 165

Sparrows North Dakota Downers United States 165

Critter News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently heard arguments in National Meat Association v. Did anyone know this was going on? Brown, a case in which the meat industry is attempting to invalidate a California law designed to reduce animal suffering and protect public safety.

Animal Legal Defense Fund 100

Animal Legal Defense Fund Meat Humane Society Of The United States Factory Farm 100

Animal Ethics

MARCH 15, 2008

To the Editor: Re “ A Case of Abuse, Heightened ,” by Joe Nocera (Talking Business column, March 8): Mr. Nocera tells us that most slaughterhouses don’t mistreat animals or funnel sick downer cows into the food chain. Wayne Pacelle President and Chief Executive The Humane Society of the United States Washington, March 8, 2008

New York Times 40

New York Times Wayne Pacelle Humane Society Of The United States New York 40