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Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer

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Marra and Chris Santella, authors of Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer (Princeton University Press, 212 pp., The traditional, supposedly humane answer to the glut of feral cats has been institution of “TNR” programs – trap, neuter, return. Princeton University Press, 212 pp., By Peter P.

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Birding Kabul, Afghanistan

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And of course, there is a large number of Rock Doves (feral), particularly near one particular mosque. The second, even more pressing area is female education. Anyone with knowledge of the equipment in this area and an interest in helping is very welcome to contact me.

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ABA Field Guides to Birds of Colorado and Florida

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The binding also appears to be strong; I’m able to open to Prairie Falcon in Colorado , pressing open the pages so they lie flat, without fear that I will crack the spine. (It’s ” In addition, he adds ten exotic/feral species to the checklist in the back of the book, astericking them as non-official checklist birds.

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The Collins Bird Guide, 3rd edition

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Forget occasional escapees, there is an established feral population successfully breeding in the north of Germany, which was 131 birds strong last year. Princeton University Press will be co-publishing the title this summer.

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Finally Saw-Whet

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Every March, hope springs anew that I’ll cross paths with one of these feral fluffballs, but as April ends, so do another year’s delirious dreams. I’ve been chasing Northern Saw-whet Owls , those adorable little predators, for years now. Spring is the perfect season to take this book for a spin!

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The Domestic Turkey and the First Thanksgiving

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Boehrer, Bruce, Animal Characters: Nonhuman Beings in Early Modern Literature, University of Pennsylvania Press, 2010., Thus, the cattle we raise for meat and dairy are sometimes called Bos taurus while the extinct wild form is always called Bos primigenius. 78(1):61–78. literature citation therein Bradford, William. ca 1630–1647.

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National Justice for Animals Week

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Here is the full press release: During its first-ever National Justice for Animals Week, February 22 – 28, 2009, the national non-profit Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) is recognizing some of the top law enforcement professionals in the nation for getting real justice for animals who are victims of abuse.