The Wauchula Woods Accord: "The degree to which we humans will finally stop abusing other creatures and, for that matter, one another, will ultimately be measured by the degree to which we come to understand how integral a part of us all other creatures actually are."--Charles Siebert

Sentimentality higher than predicted, but historical content, research, intuitive observation and sensitivity (which is not to be confused with sentimentality) are all present and accounted for. Focuses on the mistreatment-by-domestication of higher primates, but the overall message is clear. Sadly, I think that he's unlikely to sway anyone who holds an opposing view, as he will probably find that the majority of his audience comes directly from the chorus.

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Who's that sniffing my ear?

(Via @Glinner.)

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