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But then we get a few heroes who do everything right, who go far out of their way to help an injured wild creature, and who restore … well, maybe not our complete faith in humanity, but at least our confidence that we won’t end up in jail for the rest of our lives. Here is an example of the former type.

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JUNE 21, 2009

From the Humane Society's press release. Further advancing its leadership in human-animal studies, Humane Society University, an affiliate of The Humane Society of the United States, announced today that it has received a license as a higher education degree-granting institution by the District of Columbia Education Licensure Commission.

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APRIL 22, 2022

The subtitle of Jackie Higgins’ book Sentient: How Animals Illuminate the Wonder of Our Human Senses , aptly sets forth her thesis – though the “wonder” it refers to could equally well be used to describe animal (not just human) senses, as she shows in fascinating detail.

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JANUARY 11, 2010

The world is facing a growing threat from new diseases that are jumping the human-animal species barrier as a result of environmental disruption, global warming and the progressive urbanisation of the planet, scientists have warned.

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AUGUST 28, 2015

It’s a rough world for people who appreciate them, rougher still for those who spend time and money trying to protect them, roughest of all for those who take in the injured and orphaned and try to save them. More than 90% of wildlife injuries are caused by humans. It’s a rough world for wildlife.

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JULY 19, 2009

According to Michael Markarian from the Humane Society, Sunstein's confirmation is supposedly being held due to pressure from some agribusiness groups. Sunstein is a Harvard law professor who has written about animal protection issues. Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.)

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JUNE 4, 2013

It also has one of the highest human population densities in the state. Not surprisingly, this brings Burrowing Owls into close contact with humans across the county. Loss of habitat due to development, disturbance at burrows and negative interactions with humans are some of the threats facing this charismatic species.

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MAY 8, 2015

I look at the photo, and am enraged by how cruel and callous human beings can be. I look at these birds, and am enraged by how cruel and callous human beings can be. If you love your cats so much, why don’t you protect them? Cats are domestic animals highly susceptible to a host of diseases, many transmittable to humans.

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OCTOBER 9, 2014

As bird lovers, we’re happy that laws exist to protect birds, and that people are especially looking after protected species. But sometimes, what’s best for the birds and what’s best for the humans collide. Environmental officials believe the plan can be reworked so that the Plovers’ habitat is protected.

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AUGUST 13, 2011

Point Defiance, Protection Island, Hurricane Hill, and Sunrise all felt our footsteps to say nothing of Carkeek Park, Discovery Park, the Space Needle, and Top Pot Doughnuts. Drawbridges are the bane of humanity. Especially humanity trying to make it to the ferry on time. Banana Slugs are also awesome. Drink lots of it.

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JUNE 13, 2021

Here’s a quote about bird lungs from Britannica: “Himalayan geese have been observed not only to fly over human climbers struggling to reach the top of Mount Everest, but to honk as they do so.” Anyone with even a passing knowledge of birds knows the efficiency and delicacy of their respiratory systems.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

In the midst of an intensifying battle between protecting public lands and advancing private interests, I want to share a moment of avian celebration at Yellowstone National Park. To protect our wild spaces and all the flora and fauna (including humans), add your voice! For the love of birds and parks. As the first U.S.

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JANUARY 17, 2014

Nearly wiped out by human heedlessness, development, and pesticide use, under the protection of the Endangered Species Act this handsome fish eagle has made a stunning comeback, rebounding in numbers and recolonizing areas where many thought they were gone forever.

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APRIL 19, 2016

For example, years ago, Eiton Tchenrov postulated that the wild progenitor of the domestic dog, some subspecies or another of wolf, could benefit from overlapping its breeding territory with human hunters. The humans tended to keep away a range of predators that might take the pups as a form of interference competition.

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MAY 9, 2019

And the only birds known to actually attack humans, not just try to scare them with screeching and low flights, but to establish a full contact in protection of their offspring, were owls. And protect them, too. The panicky human parents are the worst kind. Scared for their offspring, they demand more radical measures.

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AUGUST 1, 2024

This design offers excellent protection against predators and harsh weather conditions. Using its sharp beak, this bird stitches leaves together with plant fibers, spider silk, or even human threads to create a secure, leaf-bound nest. Tailor-made, indeed!

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MAY 27, 2020

A Mangrove Rail called continuously for about twenty minutes from within the protective cover of the mangrove. With a reduced level of human interaction, the birds in this patch of forest seemed relaxed. We, as humans must strive to be casual, passive participants in life. Variegated Flycatcher. Now, it was different.

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MAY 4, 2012

He was placed in a wildlife center in Red Lodge, Montana, where he can live out his life, safe and protected, throwing the occasional apple, with other grounded crows for company. Sometimes the human capacity for both cruelty and compassion can balance out in the life of a single bird.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2013

This Lion should not be shot, as it is a protected reserve that forbids shooting. Similarly, the property protects an impressive large mammal fauna; it contains globally significant populations of African elephant (Loxodontha africana) (106,300), black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) (2,135) and wild hunting dog (Lycaon pictus).

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JUNE 15, 2012

Not only is Spain a stronghold for these birds, but they are hard to miss — huge, bright white, social, and not in the least shy of humans and human dwelling-places. But the White Stork in Europe is a big, pretty bird that nests in plain view of humans, often in the middle of town on top of an important, prominent building.

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DECEMBER 9, 2021

Their strong presence here at Nanhui in combination with their highly threatened status should be a good argument to protect Nanhui better. Humans, you ought to be ashamed of yourselves. I have to say that the pattern suits the buntings much better than humans, though, and hopefully, it is also more pleasant for them to wear.

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AUGUST 24, 2011

Anyway, I hope you enjoy these pictures and get a chance, someday, to see a raven at such close range as well.

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APRIL 3, 2020

Being generally more charming and attractive to us humans, birds aren’t generally included among these unwelcome hordes. In Europe, favorite foods of the waxwing include berries of the rowan and the hawthorn, which do see limited use in human cuisine and drink in products like teas, conserves, and country wines.

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OCTOBER 27, 2015

Captive bred geese and reintroduction went hand in hand with active population management, including predator control and habitat protection. Despite their population increases, Nenes will probably need human help to survive far into the future, and they remain the world’s rarest goose.

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JUNE 18, 2021

Of the thirty or so members of the family Icteridae that go by the name “oriole” on the western side of the Atlantic Ocean, several species are partial enough to fruit that they even visit feeders that offer it as jelly, as the sugar-preserved form usually reserved for human consumption is known.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2013

As such, I am delighted to see them receive protection. Nevertheless, the fact of the matter is that federal listing has been an unprecedented success in saving threatened species in a way that localized efforts and appeals to voluntary human restraint simply have not. Naturally, not everyone is equally delighted.

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APRIL 6, 2021

I was especially interested in “To Hide From God,” the chapter on songbird slaughter and protection in Cyprus. This is big, global-level stuff with amazing findings but worrisome data. Weidensaul, master nature writer, understands that the best way to communicate “big stuff” (my words, not his!)

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JULY 16, 2013

An African Penguin peers protectively around its fluffy chick. Today, there are more than 3,000 birds at this accessible colony and they are protected by fences and stiff fines for human disturbance. But there is one Cape bird that stands head and shoulders above the rest when it comes to character – the African Penguin.

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JUNE 6, 2020

You may need to bird with an open mind and watching eye but look close and even the pigeons flying through human-made canyons can be a source of inspiration, their swift flight transforming them into amazing creatures and taking us to other places. Like the Urban Birder says, “Look up!

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AUGUST 2, 2015

But this Florida population is unique, not just by virtue of their plumage – they have striped crowns while their western brethren have spots – but by virtue of their ability to coexist with humans.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2012

Then I saw the reason for their protective behaviour. They were able to confidently stride about on the lawn in the certain knowledge that their parents were ever watchful and would protect them from the most frightening of dangers. If only it were so easy for humans to strike such a well balanced policy.

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JULY 2, 2013

Perhaps it is the striking beauty of these brilliant blue birds, or perhaps it is the unique human connection we have developed with them through the monitoring of nest boxes. There is something more. I’ve set out to explore these ideas and more in a new documentary film about bluebirds entitled Bluebird Man.

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AUGUST 9, 2013

The general public is out and about, birds and animals are raising their young, and human/wildlife interaction is at its peak. Why is there no state or federal money available to care for federally protected species? It’s August, and first on the menu is: Fried Rehabber. Summer is high season. I’d wish for respect for what we do.”.

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JUNE 22, 2016

In a world that’s often full of tragedy, every now and then some good news comes along to restore one’s faith in humanity. A prime example is a report newly released by the Center for Biological Diversity which suggests that, by and large, in the United States, the Endangered Species Act is indeed helping to save the birds it protects.

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JUNE 17, 2023

Supporting local conservation organizations and participating in citizen science initiatives allows us to contribute to the protection of Shanghai’s bird species and their habitats. Conclusion: Shanghai, with its juxtaposition of urban landscapes and thriving birdlife, is a testament to the harmonious coexistence of humanity and nature.

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APRIL 22, 2024

Fortunately for human males, the typical courtship of humans differs from that of the Coppersmith Barbets , which the HBW describes as follows: “When the nest is ready, the male may begin courtship feeding, offering fruit to the female. ” Common Tailorbirds can be very productive, with up to four broods per year ( source ).

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DECEMBER 28, 2019

For many women, pregnancy gives them a burst of energy, the joy of creating new life the boost they need to continue their daily activities while growing a human inside them. With my new job, I feel privileged to work towards protecting vulnerable species each and very day. Not so much. I did not fall into that category.

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