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Feather Trails: A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds–A Book Review

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” But also: “Delisted,” “Growing Up,” “Second Chances,” “No Tags.” ” But also: “Delisted,” “Growing Up,” “Second Chances,” “No Tags.” Endangered. Extinction. Conservation. Because with the heartaches there are also rewards.

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A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds–A Book Review

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His second book on migration is a tale of many birds and many research studies all connected by the theme of migration and by his thoughtful narrative voice. Even if you have read about these research projects, Weidensaul’s accounts offer fresh angles and updated information. is through the personal and the specific.

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Environmental Groups Call For End To USDA Wildlife Killing

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of Wildlife Services , which is involved in mainly predator control programs (coyotes are a big target). In 2008, the Environmental Protection Agency charged Wildlife Services for its illegal placement of a sodium cyanide M-44 (a highly lethal booby trap) on public land, which harmed a U.S. Ranchers oppose the move.

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Birding Lodges – Part 2 – Punta Cana Resort & Club

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In fact Punta Cana is a shining example of how large hotels can conduct their operations in a sustainable manner whilst contributing significantly to the preservation of birds, wildlife and habitats. Universities like Harvard, Columbia and Cornell regularly use the research facility. Though it is certainly bad news that the U.S.

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The plovers of Estero Lagoon, Florida

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But research has shown that some plovers even use the super-sensitive soles of their feet to detect movement beneath the substrate. What events transpire miles away that make a certain destination attractive to birds and wildlife in one way or another? I am often guilty of neglecting “place&# when birding. Get yours today!

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Wild Chimpanzees Threatened in the Congo

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This conclusion is drawn by Cleve Hicks, based on observations made during his 2007-2008 survey of towns, villages and forests in the Buta-Aketi region of the DRC. Hicks, a researcher at the University of Amsterdam (UvA), describes the plight of the apes and other forest creatures in a new e-book to be released this week.

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