Falconry is an ancient form of hunting and sport, dating back four thousand years. Nobles and commoners alike practiced falconry, but nowadays, it’s a niche pursuit; in Texas, a little under 400 licenced falconers remain. This relationship between humans and raptors works thanks to a careful balancing act of hunger. Charlie Alvis, a falconer, explains that if one feeds their falcon too much, the bird has little motivation to hunt, and will likely venture off to a tree to rest with its full stomach, sometimes never returning. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
Merv
February 1, 2023
