In December I wrote about The Outdoor Cat conference, where I and others gathered to consider the ecological, social and ethical dimensions of outdoor cats, their well being, and their impact on wildlife. After the conference was over, the organizers … Continue reading
This January I have been trying to spend as much time outdoors as I can. When I cannot get away to one of the larger and wilder places in MA, there are several woods nearby that are perfect for a … Continue reading
Early this month I attended The Outdoor Cat: Science and Policy from a Global Perspective. Held in Los Angeles, CA from 3-5 December 2012, the conference was organized by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and supported by … Continue reading
Last night I returned home from The Outdoor Cat conference in Los Angeles, something I mentioned in a previous post. By now I must have attended and spoken at hundreds of academic and advocacy oriented conferences. The Outdoor Cat was … Continue reading
In preparation for a presentation on ethics, public policy and outdoor cats, I came across this hilarious interpretation of cat behaviours, drawn by Matthew Inman. To see the whole thing, visit http://www.catswhothrowupgrass.com/kill.php.
Norway recently entered into negotiations with Sweden to claim a population of Swedish wolves as their own. This is to protect the interests of Norwegian wolves, right? Not at all. Norway wants to claim these wolves who range into its … Continue reading