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Machi the Whimbrel Gunned Down by Hunters

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It is estimated that tens of thousands of shorebirds continue to be taken annually by hunting clubs on just these three islands. This practice is a throwback to more than a century ago when gunners hunted shorebirds throughout the Americas. Shorebird hunting within these areas continues to be unregulated to the present time.

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Racing to Save 2 Samoan Endemics

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The sighting suggests that for all its struggles with habitat loss and hunting, the species is still managing to reproduce. Fortunately, scientists now have proof that the bird, which lives only on two Samoan islands and is distantly related to the Dodo , isn’t yet extinct. Image of newly discovered juvenile Manumea by Moe Ulli).

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Thought To Be Extinct For 100 Years

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There were reasons to think that the White-winged Guan had been extirpated by over-hunting. Hunting pressure in a heavily populated region (even for Nineteenth Century standards) and easy access were likely to result in the extirpation of the Guan in the regions surrounding the site of collection.

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South Korea to Become 4th Nation to Hunt Whales

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This announcement is considered a major blow to the campaign to end global whaling. It sucks big time.

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Mallards are a Threat to Mottled Ducks in Florida

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Mallards did not occur in New Zealand naturally, but were released to provide hunting stock. State biologists believe though that the best way to reduce these releases and the resulting hybridization is through public information and education campaigns. The New Zealand Grey Duck is nearly extinct as species.

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Protecting the Hyacinth Macaw and the Cerrado

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Illegal capture for the wild animal trade is an obvious peril for such a charismatic species, but this big blue bird is also hunted both for its meat and feathers. Check out the World Wildlife Fund’s creative campaign to save the Cerrado. You might also want to see how the World Parrot Trust works to protect parrots in the wild.

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Palin: We'll Always Have The Laughter

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I hate what she did as far as wolf hunting and a few other things. But as far as her national campaign, I'm her biggest fan. Hell, I'd contribute to her campaign if I knew she wouldn't blow it on something with rhinestones or PBR for the Toddster. The funniest part about her is that conservatives think that we "hate" her.

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