10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

The legislature named the goldfinch the state bird in 1935 , sharing the designation with Washington and Iowa. They are a brilliant yellow during breeding season and a faded gold in the winter, but even in their duller plumage can still can pop against a snowy winter scene.

New Jersey 150

New Jersey United States Legislature Iowa 150

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

Units are located along both sides of the river and serve to protect and provide a wide variety of riparian habitats for birds, fish, and other wildlife.” The refuge was established in 1958 to protect and enhance habitat for migratory birds. The refuge is already open to upland game hunting and sport fishing.

Fish 160

Fish Wildlife Hunting Louisiana 160

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

There were birders from a wide cross-section of the United States: Colorado, Ohio, Idaho, Iowa, Wyoming, Washington State, Pennsylvania, New York State, New Jersey, California, Texas, Florida. The leopards place their kill in a tree, protecting it from poaching by other predators. So, the best way to find a leopard is to find the kill.

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South Africa Africa Leopards Penguins 255

10,000 Birds

MAY 8, 2013

In the 70s, with the survival of the species in jeopardy, the entire wild population was captured and brought into a captive breeding program in southern California. Turkey Vulture – Michael Motto, Iowa Voice. Black Vulture – Michael Motto, Iowa Voice. Vulture Follies – Suzie Gilbert, 10,000 Birds.

California Condor 232

California Condor Turkey North America Jordan 232

Animal Ethics

JULY 15, 2009

It's hard to say because the government still has not instituted a comprehensive MRSA inspection process, but independent research conducted by Tara Smith, PhD, assistant professor of epidemiology at the University of Iowa, suggests that MRSA-infected animals may be widespread indeed. Nearly 70 percent of all antibiotics sold in the U.S.

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Factory Farm Factory Farming Vegetarian Factory 40