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Pelican Release with International Bird Rescue

10,000 Birds

First, you get to tour one of their California centers , you get a special opportunity to see a Pelican getting its final medical exam and numbered leg band, plus you get the honor of releasing one, or in my case, two of their rehabilitated pelicans! There are advantages to being a “Pelican Partner” for International Bird Rescue

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Amazing New York State Pelagic Trip

10,000 Birds

It was a fun time and I had high hopes for the morning when we would be over the deep waters off the continental shelf laying down a fish oil slick before dawn. We lined up on the port side of the boat, facing east and the fish oil slick that was slowly drifting away from us. There were three birds I really wanted to see.

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Unflappable by Suzie Gilbert–An Author Interview

10,000 Birds

I walked into an enormous dining area filled with rehabbers, and they were all eating lasagna and talking about the kind of animal medical issues that would send most people running from the room. It was the first time I went to a wildlife rehabilitators conference. I thought, “Finally! I’ve found my tribe!”. photo by John Huba.

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Life Along The Delaware Bay: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

Once used as fertilizer, the crabs are now harvested as bait for common whelk and bled for an extract used in medical research. And, then consider giving this book as a gift to relatives and friends who may not be birders or naturalists, but who would enjoy learning more about the place where they summer or fish or once took a vacation.

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On the Land Grant University Meat Problem

Animal Person

Instead, our LGUs teach the false ancient beliefs that maintain meat -- including dairy, fish, eggs, and feed crops -- as an institution. . Our most insidious institution -- as my talk in Miami in 10 days (August 29th) will explain! I look forward to meeting RPA's Florida members who are able to attend!

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A fit Fido

4 The Love Of Animals

Philadelphia, PA—April 2, 2009— According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, approximately 35 percent of the total pet population is overweight or obese. Move it Around : Rather than feeding your dog a steady diet of beef or lamb or fish, switch the proteins every once in a while. HOW TO HAVE ONE FIT & FABULOUS FIDO.

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AdMall’s Account Intelligence Helps Land Radio Branding Campaign

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Suburban practices may primarily serve dogs, cats, hamsters, fish, and other common household pets. Specifically, the American Veterinary Medical Association reports an estimate of 90,200 veterinarians currently practicing. More About: Veterinarians Veterinarians specialize in offering health care services to domesticated animals.

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