Critter News

APRIL 13, 2009

Humane treatment runs counter to the entire industry when the point is to make money by processing these animals as fast as possible. As such, most people do not consider the potential abuse that may have taken place to bring their hamburger onto their dinner plate. Unfortunately, this goal tends to run counter to humane goals.”

Animal Welfare Act 100

Animal Welfare Act Animal Welfare Farm Animal Farmed Animals 100

10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2017

This special place in a birder’s heart or on a list of best birds of the year certainly pertains not only to their extravagant lifestyle but also to the fact that most birders – particularly visiting birders – often struggle with finding them. Any dipper, any continent, any birder.

Germany 100

Germany Hamburgers Austria 2016 100

Animal Ethics

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

What would the cost of a hamburger at Burger King or McDonald’s be if the meat were to come from Ms. Niman’s ranch and others using comparable methods? How many people would be able to afford the price? Niman’s argument amounts to lowering an ethical standard to fit the demands of our meat-centric culture and Western privilege.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York San Antonio Meat 40