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02

Jan

treehugger:

Artist Creates Free-Flowing Sculptures From 10,000’s of Recycled Feathers (Photos)

09

Jun

Fly fishermen, fashionistas fight over rare rooster feathersA new trend of attaching feathers to hair has spurred a run on the decorative plumage of designer roosters produced at just 3 U.S. farms. But animal activists are criticizing the trend because the birds must be euthanized to harvest their feathers.

Fly fishermen, fashionistas fight over rare rooster feathers
A new trend of attaching feathers to hair has spurred a run on the decorative plumage of designer roosters produced at just 3 U.S. farms. But animal activists are criticizing the trend because the birds must be euthanized to harvest their feathers.

12

Apr

Balding penguins baffle scientistsIn recent years in the South Atlantic, penguins with patches of bare skin have been popping up and puzzling scientists over what could be causing feather-loss disorder.

Balding penguins baffle scientists
In recent years in the South Atlantic, penguins with patches of bare skin have been popping up and puzzling scientists over what could be causing feather-loss disorder.