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Facility dogs provide mental, physical health benefits to humans

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French, a Department of Defense advisor, says using the human-animal bond to promote wellbeing during stressful events is an overlooked recovery resource that may be particularly beneficial in a work environment where mental acuity is critical and burnout is common.

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AVMA resources available for National Preparedness Month

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The AVMA has updated its disaster preparedness guides that help not only pet owners but also farmers be ready to safeguard their animals in the event of extreme weather events or human-made disasters.

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Climate Change and Birds

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And, in that area there is something every bird lover will be interested in: I’ve recently heard that the Maryland Department of Natural Resources may be implementing a new policy dictated by the realities of climate change. Also, these human-occupied area are probably full of toxins and other impediments to normal use by wildlife.

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Inside a Bald Eagle’s Nest: A Photographic Journey through the American Bald Eagle Nesting Season

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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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The Threat to the Amazon’s birds

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The destruction of the Amazon forest is due to the economic pressure that all of us exert as we participate in the consumption of resources needed to support life. A photo my wife took at Gareno Lodge , I call it mutual admiration: A baby Spectacled Owl and some homo sapiens that contributes to the destruction of the forest!

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NBC News 4 Covers the Killing of Snowy Owls at JFK Airport – Updated!

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The Port Authority’s goal is to strike a balance in humanely controlling bird populations at and around the agency’s airports to safeguard passengers on thousands of aircrafts each day. Other steps you can take include: (1) You can contact the Port Authority directly by sending a message from their web site at: [link]. (2) 1 Commerce Plaza.

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