Dear friends, I found this link in the Yahoo group "Kerala Birder" There is an interesting section, rather silly, on rearing of butterflies. http://ajaysekher.net/2011/02/27/mysterious-migration-local-exodus-common-albatross-aralam/
I have expressed my views in the group: *"Dear Ajay,* *Happy to see your pictures and notes.* *But I am not convinced about your criticism on rearing of butterflies.* *Can you explain how "it intervenes in the autonomy and ecological rhythm of nature"?* *What are "its environmental consequences" ?* *I do not think that what pro/amateur entomologists have done in the field so far is "sustained sadism of the occult and obscurantist sort". * *The acquired knowledge in the field has only helped conservation activities. There is no record of extinction of a species, not even genuine threat, solely due to collection or rearing activities of any genuine nature. It is welcome to put forward criticism of any kind. But you are bound to explain it logically with clear points to support it, without just beating around the bush and falling prey to emotional discordance. An empty display of negativist vocabulary will not help either."* Any words from your side? Happiness to you! unni www.imagery.in ................................................. Dr.Unni Krishnan Pulikkal ARPS Pady P.O., Kodaly, Thrissur Dt., Kerala, India PIN.680699 Cell: 9446508102 Res: +91 480 2740735 ................................................. The Butterfly Art Foundation, India www.bafindia.org ................................................. -- Enjoy
