10,000 Birds

APRIL 22, 2022

The altruistic vampire, back at the roost after a meal of horse or cattle blood, will regurgitate the blood to feed not only her own pup, but other adults and their pups too, all of this prompted by being groomed by the donee and, in particular, by being licked on the lips. Sentient is a fine addition to that field. __.

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Humane New York Owls Hunting 264

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 8, 2018

The end results are steady lines of traffic marching to crowded beaches, more visitors to the country’s famed national parks, and a parade or two where drunken wannabe cowboys on prancing horses add local spice to the festive mayhem. It’s busy on the birding side of things as well. This year’s official count shirt.

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Costa Rica San Jose Falcons Birds 203

4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Horse Microchips. But what if you own a horse? It’s less likely that your horse will escape his stable or paddock, but it does happen. And in addition to the affection your may feel for your horse, there is also substantial value attached to equines. Smart pet owners have their dogs and cats microchipped.

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10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 26, 2015

I think I was 19 when I made my first bucket list of things I’d like to do, from horse-back riding to sailing, rafting, caving, climbing… all sort of things Willie Garvin was good at (minus the knife throwing). Somewhere at the very back of the list was birdwatching. Why at the back?

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Critter News

MARCH 8, 2009

The provincial government says it's gone from "worst to first" and Ontario is now the only jurisdiction in Canada with special protections for law-enforcement animals like police dogs and horses. It is now law as of March 1.

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10,000 Birds

MAY 19, 2015

The Outer Banks are known for their spectacular sand beaches, and in the protected areas these sand expanses are wide and largely free of visitors during the early summer. The horse flies were also out in full force, and we scurried down the hot trail and back to the car in our efforts to escape. Yellow-billed Cuckoo.

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North Carolina Alligators Wildlife Woodpeckers 208

4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 17, 2012

Just like humans can take supplements for vitamins to have and protect healthy joints, dogs, cats and horses can also take supplements like Cosequin to improve and maintain your pet’s joints. Sites such as Milbemax provide a large amount of information on symptoms and how to de-worm your family pet.

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Animal Ethics

MARCH 30, 2007

Horses destined for inhumane slaughter in the U.S. According to this story in the Northern Star, a federal appeals court Wednesday ruled that the USDA can no longer inspect horse meat for a fee. A previous post on the "Horse Slaughter Bill" (H.R. 503), a bill designed to ban horse slaughter in the U.S.,

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Animal Equality

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

horses for slaughter, was reintroduced in Congress—just ahead of National Horse Protection Day on March 1. Ready to take action for horses? Contact your representatives and demand that they support the SAFE Act to ban horse slaughter once and for all: The SAFE Act promises to end the… Source

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10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 28, 2017

Fair parts of the property were used to cultivate different crops, some areas were pasture for cows and horses, and other areas were covered in forest that was meant to be logged, selectively or otherwise. Selva Bananito was actually founded in the seventies but back then, it was a sizeable farm like any other.

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Costa Rica Parrots Farming Birds 189

Animal Ethics

FEBRUARY 6, 2007

The column, which you can read here , is a call to arms to factory farmers to fight back against those individuals and organizations working to protect farm animals from the abuses inherent in factory farms. September 7, 2006, a bill banning the slaughter of horses for human consumption( H.R. 503 ) was approved in the U.S.

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Animal Ethics

DECEMBER 18, 2006

I have one older riding horse and occasionally some laying hens. I hope everyone who prefers local and pasture-raised animals will speak up and protect the source of their food and health. To the Editor: Re “ Plan for Tracking Animals Meets Farmers’ Resistance ” (news article, Dec. 13): I live in rural Pennsylvania.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2017

The center of attention are the eagle hunters, erect on their horses, hands protected by thick leather gloves holding their hooded eagles, arms propped up by handmade wooden rests attached to the saddle, weathered faces framed by splendid fur-trimmed hats. Aisholpan’s father, Nurgaiv; photo courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics.

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Critter News

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

Nick Rahall and Raul Grijalva have introduced a bill that would protect healthy wild horses from being killed by the BLM. In a written statement, Rahall says the intent is to help spur alternatives to killing excess wild horses that are in holding facilities. Rahal said in his introduction of the bill: * Mr. RAHALL.

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Animal Person

DECEMBER 1, 2009

I've always thought of horse-drawn carriages the way I think about greyhound racing or fur: Most people are against them, so why are they still around? The Coalition to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages calls itself "an animal rights-protection-abolitionist organization," which I find interesting.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 3, 2010

This illness is particularly dangerous since it can infect both humans and horses, causing damage to the central nervous system. The disease can attack domestic pets, such as dogs and cats, as well as livestock, such as horses, chickens, and cattle. This illness is another strain of encephalitis that affects horses alone.

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10,000 Birds

MAY 9, 2022

Some, according to her, consider it a form of slavery; a 1982 book in my library, The Birdwatcher’s Companion cites “the sentimentalist element of the wildlife protection movement” as deeming falconry to be comparable to cockfighting.).

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New Hampshire Chickens Hunting Falcons 262

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 17, 2020

Even though a 2013 petition by the Royal Society of Protection of Birds failed to convince the Scottish parliament to make it official, the campaign to make the Golden Eagle Scotland’s national bird continues. Swans swim on a small pond on the distillery grounds and deer and otters can be found by a trail that runs beside the burn.

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Lions Eagles Hunting Lamb 195

Critter News

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

But we need much more support, in districts across the nation, to protect all Americans from repeat offender animal abusers. Animal abuse is not only a danger to our cats, dogs, horses, and other animals, but also to people.

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Animal Abuse ALDF Animal Legal Defense Fund Animal 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 26, 2016

Then in the morning they would bucket the water onto the granite with the use of horses and the granite would explode in layers. We climbed to the top of the rock and every area across the granite that offered some protection from the wind and contained moisture was enhanced by the plants growing there.

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Collecting Australia Horses Parrots 106

Animal Ethics

JULY 28, 2008

To the Editor: Re “ Mustangs Stir a Debate on Thinning the Herd ” (front page, July 20): The Bureau of Land Management is charged with protecting wild horses and burros on the Western rangelands. Davis, an emeritus professor of animal science at Oregon State University, says the horses “damage” the environment.

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Animal Ethics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2007

To the Editor: Re “ Drummer Denies He Intentionally Spooked Horse That Died ” (news article, Sept. The recent report by the New York City comptroller points out the absolute failure of city agencies to protect these indentured slaves. It’s time to put aside foolish romantic notions and reject the demands of a self-serving industry.

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Critter News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

The Obama-Biden ticket is the better choice on animal protection, and we urge all voters who care about the humane treatment of animals, no matter what their party affiliation, to vote for them. has been a solid supporter of animal protection at both the state and federal levels. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) In the U.S.

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Obama Humane Puppy Mills Horse Slaughter 100

4 The Love Of Animals

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Such registries would help protect animals, pet guardians and communities by preventing repeat offenses from anyone with an established history of abusing animals. Through its campaign, www.ExposeAnimalAbusers.org , the animal protection organization is promoting model legislation that state legislatures could enact.

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Animal Legal Defense Fund ALDF Animal Abuse Hoarding 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 10, 2013

At high tide the shorebirds have a protection wall where they can roost on green lawn and feel safe. Sometimes they were with horses, but that’s OK! Laughing Kookaburras with Australian Brush-Turkey in the background at a campsite. It appears to work very well and the birds were relaxed. Now that is just how it should be!

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