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Advocacy

Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Author: Kelly Bosetti Salespeople once played a significant role in educating buyers about their options and helping them come to a decision regarding a product or service, but times are changing. In many ways, the average customer now carries the sum of all human knowledge in their pocket on their smartphones.

Research

Critter News

JUNE 21, 2009

From the Humane Society's press release. Further advancing its leadership in human-animal studies, Humane Society University, an affiliate of The Humane Society of the United States, announced today that it has received a license as a higher education degree-granting institution by the District of Columbia Education Licensure Commission.

2009

10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2014

One of the interesting things about web cams is that as they foster familiarity, they also favor the familiar human urge to impose narrative. One of the advantages of these narratives is that – unlike the tales of Ernest Thompson Seton or the images presented in museum dioramas – they can’t be scripted.

Montana

10,000 Birds

JUNE 4, 2013

It also has one of the highest human population densities in the state. Not surprisingly, this brings Burrowing Owls into close contact with humans across the county. Loss of habitat due to development, disturbance at burrows and negative interactions with humans are some of the threats facing this charismatic species.

Owls

10,000 Birds

APRIL 1, 2013

Like cats, the rat was introduced over much of the world by humans. As for the former, diseases are spread by fleas, which also plague rats, which makes rats as much a victim as humans, and as for the latter, rats are clearly wildlife and how can wildlife be blamed for hurting wildlife? Please consider donating your time and money.

Rats

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 3, 2023

Baby birds are cuteness personified, possibly even more so than other baby animals, including human babies, and pose interesting questions of survival and development. Baby birds may be separated from the nest and their parents because of natural occurrences (violent weather, floods) or unknowing human interference or predators.

Wildlife Rehabilitation

10,000 Birds

MAY 1, 2013

I worked with education owls for over ten years, from Great Horned Owls to Saw-whet Owls (above bird). Granted those birds had a very different outlook on humans than wild owls, but there were times they were stressed and a good program person can read those signs and know when to end a program when the owl needs it.

Owls

4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 17, 2012

Formed in 2007, this organization seeks to promote the humane treatment of animals by promoting effective animal sanctuary management. Led by professionals who have experience with organizations such as the Humane Society of the United States, the group is definitely not new to the issues surrounding animals worldwide.

Humane Society Of The United States

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 11, 2011

We’re pleased to share his thoughtful perspective and plea for your consideration… Dear Friends and Lovers of Birds, On Friday, October 14th, to my knowledge, the first feature film with the subject being Birding ever made, with any intent to portray birders as human beings, will be released. How will it help Birds?

West Virginia

10,000 Birds

MARCH 27, 2014

Most were introduced, meaning they were brought to Florida by humans. However, captive-reared mallards are being unlawfully released by humans in large numbers in Florida. State biologists believe though that the best way to reduce these releases and the resulting hybridization is through public information and education campaigns.

Florida

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 4, 2022

She is a scientific artist, naturalist and educator for the non-scientific majority, creator of Bird and Moon , a web comic made up of adorable images and witty nuggets of scientific facts, weird and common. Watcha looking at, human?” Rosemary Mosco’s work is hopefully familiar to many of you. It isn’t.

New York City

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

The crows are not friendly to humans, although they sometimes make an exception for the person who raised them. The nighttime version of this occurred at Louise Shimmel’s Cascades Raptor Center in Oregon, when her education director took their Barn Owl to the flight cage for some exercise.

Wildlife Rehabilitation

4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

While breast cancer awareness month for people might be over, it’s important to realize that we humans aren’t the only ones affected by the disease. In fact, I experienced it first hand when my pet rat developed breast cancer late in her life. Here are some great facts about breast cancer in dogs and cats.

Pets

10,000 Birds

APRIL 13, 2021

In an effort to better understand the “human dimension” of its conservation efforts, several surveys were conducted, including the National Birdwatching Survey (NBS). The demographics of birders were unsurprising: overwhelmingly white and well-educated. The survey was a join effort with the University of Minnesota.

Minnesota

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 25, 2016

There is evidence that toxoplasma leads, in humans, to an elevated risk of mental illness and depression. The traditional, supposedly humane answer to the glut of feral cats has been institution of “TNR” programs – trap, neuter, return. Infected rats, for example, no longer shun cat urine but find it an aphrodiasic.

Feral Cats

10,000 Birds

APRIL 6, 2021

There, a conservation campaign led by Naga conservation activist Bano Haralu, based on community education and the promise of economic retooling, has successfully halted the massive slaughter of the hundreds of thousands of Amur Falcons who gather at the Doyang Reservoir. Still–it’s a lot of material to take in.

Cyprus

10,000 Birds

APRIL 9, 2013

This has devastating consequences for their development and, ultimately, the health and future of humanity as a whole. Our increasingly sedentary and indoor lifestyles have taken their toll on our kids with childhood obesity, ADD/ADHD diagnosis and childhood drug abuse at unprecedented levels. Ken Keffer was born and raised in Wyoming.

Milwaukee

10,000 Birds

MAY 31, 2013

The great thing about raising an education bird,” says Lisa, “is that you can do everything you’re never allowed to do with the wild ones.” Rehabbers have to grin and bear it during baby season; we raise incredibly cute wild birds behind masks, give them no human attention, and make sure they bond with each other and not us.

Wildlife Rehabilitation

10,000 Birds

MARCH 5, 2012

The artist used parts of animals to create his art: De Molina’s Miami attorney Ben Kuehne said the artist was “extremely remorseful and apologetic,” while fully acknowledging his actions which were opposite to what he meant to express with his art: that humans menace the rich diversity of wildlife.

Trafficking

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 27, 2012

Is nature a place for solemn education and reflection? Are humans a part of nature or a force (sometimes benevolent, more often destructive) that acts upon it? On top of that, every editorial choice not only says something, but says a million different things, some of which the creators may not even consciously intend.

Madagascar

10,000 Birds

MARCH 23, 2012

The nest cam, in my mind, is the perfect compromise — minimally invasive to the bird, while offering even the most unadventureous or house-bound humans the opportunity to get to know a small slice of nature.

Montana

10,000 Birds

JULY 1, 2014

But, you never get the feeling that you are reading an EDUCATIONAL book. We see a Puerto Rican Parrot flying over the heads of two humans (the authors, it turns out), their yellow and white shirts shining like beacons in a landscape of forest and olive and emerald greens and cobalt blues. A hawk-avoidance training program is created.

Puerto Rico

4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 29, 2010

American Humane and ARCH (Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti). Educating ourselves to the need, and how we can help, is part of the solution. There is great human need after these natural disasters and it is right to help where we can. WSPA (World Society for Protection of Animals). Offer your time. Spread the word…and pray.

Haiti

4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 2, 2012

The Cesar Millan Foundation is dedicated to promoting animal welfare by supporting the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of abused and abandoned dogs and by delivering community humane education programs, including the Mutt-i-grees Curriculum. By stepping up as a pack leader, it’s more than just walking a dog,” said Millan.

Family

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

After all, what was thought as its habitat was heavily deteriorated and converted to agriculture as the human population grew. Conservation efforts continue and now include education and awareness campaign among the local communities that own the land were the Guans still occur. Photo: Fernando Angulo Pratolongo.

Collecting

10,000 Birds

JUNE 25, 2015

The adult Griffons are used to humans and are not stressed by the visitors, but some nests are really low – the lowest being a mere 5 metres above water and chicks sometimes get scared enough to fall into the lake. The gorge meanders ever deeper, limestone cliffs rising ever higher and Griffons flying really close.

Europe

10,000 Birds

JUNE 2, 2015

Second, reading about birds courting and parenting brings out the tendency to identify, which leads directly to anthropomorphism, the tendency to assign birds human emotions and thoughts. Think of birds too much as humans and you lose the specialness that makes them birds. Some people love books like that. Yellow Warbler fledgling.

Eggs

10,000 Birds

APRIL 28, 2024

Many may not make it to their breeding grounds due to the extreme stress of the situation, lack of resources, the weather itself, disorientation, and human-caused killers like windows and cars. So, maintaining habitat along the coastline is vital to supporting these species.

Texas

Animal Person

MARCH 23, 2009

But more important, commenter Daniel Manahan could use some gentle education. Finally, there's an alert from Susan Hargreaves, who is a humane educator here in South Florida (via Trish). I've had the pleasure of seeing her in action with adults and children and I profoundly admire her vegan education and animal rights activism.

Elephants

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Whether one ranks as #2 or #20,000 in the Global Birder Ranking System, there is always room for education and improvement, so why not dive in? Wintering birds and migrants may certainly appreciate it, even if there is too much human disturbance for nesting birds. The answer is basic…do some reading and go look at some ibis.

Birds

Critter News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

The Foundation for Biomedical Research (FBR) announced today it has launched a one-year national animal research education campaign. Since 2004, public support for humane animal research to advance human and animal health has fallen 10 points. Once again, they're just using their most effective weapon.guilt.

Animal Research

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Bachman’s Warbler was named for the renowned southern naturalist, Rev. John Bachman. Bachman’s story is fascinating in itself.

South Carolina

4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 10, 2011

Kyla recently founded Up For Pups, a non-profit approaching humane education through creativity. Her business, Happy Tails Books , collects stories from people who have fostered and adopted dogs and compiles them into books that inspire others to get involved in the fight against animal cruelty.

Adopt Dog

SalesFuel

MAY 1, 2024

You’re providing education and guidance, as these issues may only now be coming to light. This is when educational sales content is vital. You effectively move them closer to a deal through education and relevant, unique benefits to your solution. And it can help you learn more about the prospect as well.

Branding

Critter News

JANUARY 11, 2009

Our primary concern is the advancement of investigative methodologies that lead to effective cures and treatments for human diseases.

Groups

Animal Person

MAY 30, 2009

The Humane Society of the United States is the big bully on this strange playground. Often confused with American Humane Association, they raise tens of millions, not to ‘save the animals’ as most people assume but to further the causes of vegetarianism and ending animal agriculture."

Veal Crate