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Chinese Authorities Seize Bear Parts

Critter News

The load included 173 bear paws, one python skin and the carcass of a pangolin — a type of sticky-tongued, toothless, nocturnal anteater that is a menu item in southern China. Bear paws are also considered a delicacy in southern China where exotic animals are favored by diners despite the impact on populations of endangered species.

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Red-crowned Cranes on Hokkaido

10,000 Birds

And now for something completely different (Monty Python). One study makes one rather weird and disturbing observation – in China, the number of captive birds has risen faster than can be explained by the breeding of captive birds (more than 1500) alone. Life of a Red-crowned Crane can be difficult.

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