[PDF.26ko] Scarlet Experiment: Birds and Humans in America

Emily Dickinson’s poem “Split the Lark” refers to the “scarlet experiment” by which scientists destroy a bird in order to learn more about it. Indeed, humans have killed hundreds of millions of birds—for science, fashion, curiosity, and myriad other reasons. In the United States alone, seven species of birds are now extinct and another ninety-three are endangered. Conversely, the U.S. conservation movement has made bird-watching m...

You can specify the type of files you want, for your device.Scarlet Experiment: Birds and Humans in America   |  Jeff Karnicky.Not only was the story interesting, engaging and relatable, it also teaches lessons.

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