Critter News

JANUARY 24, 2011

Sarah Kite, director of communications and special projects for the BUAV, said monkeys destined for research facilities are usually transported in cramped wooden crates in the plane’s cargo hold, where they can be subject to fluctuations in temperature, stopovers and in some cases long delays.

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4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 6, 2012

There are, however, a number of comfy, stylish carry cases on the market which make transporting your feline friend a little easier. If your poorly cat needs to take a trip to the vet, or if they’re going on an adventure with you, it’s important for the safety of both you that they’re secure in their carrier or case.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Belgrade, the capital city of Serbia, offers several great birding spots and here are some recommendations for areas to go birding in and around the city, how to get there by public transport, and some of the bird species you might expect to see. To get there, take bus line 108.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2014

Damage to New York included floods caused by the storm surge, power cuts and disruption to transport, including the loss of the railway line that crosses Jamaica Bay. There has been no update since the pre-storm post and I, for one, was getting worried.

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10,000 Birds

JANUARY 2, 2015

During the last two years alone, Nadeem and Mohammed – and one volunteer, who retrieves birds from all over Delhi and its satellite cities by using public transportation – have taken in about 2600 cases, almost all paid for out of the brothers’ own pockets. We will not give up,” says Nadeem. “It It is our duty to save them.”.

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10,000 Birds

JULY 10, 2021

All of a sudden, you have a superpower where you can scan and find more birds, where warblers become identifiable, veritable jewels, where you feel transported closer to the bird. A Northern Cardinal really does have an orange-red bill and the female ends up being much more subtly beautiful colors than expected.

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MAY 15, 2013

During transport to a rehab center, one eagle made a quick escape. Fortunately, a quick-thinking airport employee called the state’s Department of Natural Resources. Randy Hanzal, a conservation officer with the agency, snapped the remarkable photo above.).

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Bald Eagle Eagles Minnesota Wounded 199

AnimalEquality.net

DECEMBER 4, 2024

By analyzing data reported by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 2021, Animal Equality breaks down the death rates of chickens raised for meat at all stages of life—from hatchery to transportation trucks. Read the full report: Report: Mortality in broiler chickens… Source

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Factory Farm Factory Farming Broiler Chicken Chickens 124

10,000 Birds

MARCH 29, 2011

wonderful images and well-written text transport the author’s love for the geography, geology, history and habitats of the region. Dirk, you have done a great job of transporting your passion for this land. The guide has three main (colour-coded) sections: - Landscape. Wholeness, interconnectedness, wonder, beauty.

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10,000 Birds

JANUARY 30, 2015

The wildlife centers set up lodging, local transportation, and meetings with their directors and veterinarians. One decided that as long as Nadeem was coming to America he should visit some of our large East Coast centers, so she made calls, sent emails, and set up an indiegogo campaign to pay for his tour. What’s left?

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10,000 Birds

AUGUST 3, 2012

It is unclear exactly why this particular causeway is so deadly for gulls but the New Jersey Department of Transportation is trying to make things better.

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10,000 Birds

MAY 9, 2015

Public transport from that part of town went nowhere near anywhere I wanted to be, so I slept in and took a mid-morning stroll around the neighbourhood. The hotel was on Midway Road in Dallas, with no eBird hotspots easily reachable on foot or by public transport, so I wandered south towards the 635.

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Woodpeckers Dallas Transported Rights 167

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APRIL 11, 2012

The past three years the eagle pair dubbed Patriot (the male) and Liberty (the female) have been watched by thousands on an EagleCam installed by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). This year when the pair returned to Turtle Bay, they decided to build a new nest in an adjacent tree. Hence, no webcam.

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Bald Eagle Turtles Eagles Sacramento 213

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 2, 2015

My official list will include only birds I see on foot and/or using New York City public transportation: mainly buses and trains under the auspices of the MTA, but also the Staten Island Ferry. I’m pretty good at obscure subway stops but if nothing else, this year will teach me to make fuller use of the bus system.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 19, 2020

Cattle Egrets using public transport. And drying on a giraffe with your friends. What a life. Kingfishers – the poor man`s Pittas? African Pygmy Kingfisher. Brown-hooded Kingfisher. ” The Red-billed Quelea is regarded as the most numerous undomesticated bird on earth.

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South Africa Giraffes Africa Birds 225

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The rest of the guide is organised per regions, e.g. Around Nairobi or Into the Rift Valley, for each sited depicting the key species, habitat, getting there (info on roads, turn-offs and driving; no buses or other transportation options are mentioned), the super practical visitor info and the birding (the longest section), ending with other wildlife (..)

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10,000 Birds

JULY 30, 2011

When you do Galapagos On Your Own, you will be limited to visit four Islands via public transportation: Santa Cruz, Isabela, San Cristobal, and Floreana. The public transportation are power boats that take anywhere from two to three hours to reach and island and cost about $30 per person.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

Lakshmi rides an owl as her Vahana (a spirititual being or animal that transports a God) and the Spotted Owlet has been chosen to represent the family. Prayers are offered daily and at this special time of year, her many names are chanted in devotion. One of these names is Ulkavahini , the one who rides an owl.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

A large nearby park, Shanghai Haiwan National Forest Park, seems mercifully deserted on weekdays, partly due to the stiff entrance fee, partly because it is not easily accessible by public transport. This means some peace for the numerous Hwameis … … and some Speckled Piculets.

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JULY 4, 2021

On a sunny day in early April Gay transported the egret to Chincoteague Island, joined Elton in his boat, and motored out to where the group had gathered. . “I think of her every day,” Elton replied. Six months later Elton reported that members of her colony were beginning to arrive from the south.

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JUNE 6, 2021

There are sections on transport, wildlife career info, and domestic animal issues; there are links to other wildlife organizations, wildlife and law enforcement agencies in several states, and contacts for marine mammal and sea turtle strandings. .

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Wildlife Wildlife Rehabilitation Animal Raccoons 264

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OCTOBER 12, 2021

The National Wilderness Preservation System now includes more than 800 congressionally designated wilderness areas totaling more than 110 million acres in 44 states and Puerto Rico.

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10,000 Birds

AUGUST 26, 2014

Just mention the bizarre giant ground cuckoo and you are instantly transported to a land of bare dirt, rocky outcroppings, and giant saguaro cacti with great arms reaching towards the intense and unabating sun. There’s no species of bird more associated with the North American desert than Greater Roadrunner.

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10,000 Birds

MAY 2, 2021

Jayne had a pet carrier handy for wildlife rescue and the eagle was transported to Peace River Wildlife Center and treated for electrocution. One morning she discovered the male eagle on the ground, appearing – as you can see from the two photos – unwell.

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JUNE 15, 2024

I’ve been to the Wagbachniederung before (see a previous post ) and it seemed like a good site to visit again, being slightly more easy to reach than the similarly interesting nearby Saalbachniederung when traveling by public transport.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Someday I hope to make the long journey to Inaccessible Island, which is generally accomplished by traveling to Cape Town, South Africa and catching a ride on a boat to Tristan da Cunha and then inveigling a local into providing transportation over to Inaccessible Island.

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DECEMBER 25, 2023

Alternative transportation options would have included traveling on a truck like this one. Apparently, the signs on this car indicate that the person in the car has just returned from Mekka – which allows the local kids to harass the passenger for sweets.

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APRIL 1, 2023

I’ll be looking for them, transporting myself via telescope way out over the waves of the gulf. I could go for one of those on my Costa Rica list, that and while we’re talking about Humboldt Current birds, a Belcher’s Gull too.

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Costa Rica Factory Transported Fish 258

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 14, 2015

Call and transport the bird to a bird rehabber ASAP. Gone from nest for several hours. Nestling or fledgeling bird with one or both parents confirmed dead. *A A hummingbird found on the ground. Bird brought in by a cat or dog. It needs to be properly medicated and triaged.

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10,000 Birds

JULY 4, 2014

The first bird feathers may have been for showiness more than transportation. (Feel free to weigh in, up-over Clare!). The last-of-its-kind bird that may have inspired the animated movie Rio is an ex-parrot. In a nod to Dr. Evil, a utility company in Hawaii is using lasers to keep birds from its wires and poles.

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10,000 Birds

JUNE 28, 2011

Hotel Mocking Bird Hill is within a short drive and the hotel owners will gladly organize transport and a local guide. v=63M4L2xO-GE A trip to Ecclesdown is an indispensable part of any birding itinerary to Jamaica. Watch the full episode here … a.

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10,000 Birds

AUGUST 16, 2015

Twenty-five Puerto Rican Parrots are being groomed to be pioneers: The Critcally Endangered birds have been transported from existing colonies to the Maricao State Forest. By tagging the Parrot and monitoring the area with remote cameras, scientists hope to learn more about this species and how to keep it safe.

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Parrots Bahamas Monkeys Transported 169

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 10, 2019

In the main section, Birdwatching Countries of Southeast Asia, each set of hotspots starts with a two to three-page country intro focusing on climate, access & transportation, health & safety, and the birdwatching highlights; including a basic map showing the main cities, the river systems and the birding hotspots.

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10,000 Birds

MAY 23, 2021

Cathy Cudmore, who helps rehabbers with hummingbird transport in Arizona, points out that while power companies may have easements, disturbing an active bird nest is a violation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and thus a crime. The companies have to cover the costs of hiring experts and consultants. No wildlife rescue required. Ah, Europe!

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Critter News

JANUARY 20, 2012

The announcement below comes verbatim from the Pacific Free Press.they still need approval from the Canadian Transportation Agency though. We urge the Canadian Transportation Agency to immediately approve Air Canada's new, compassionate policy.". Animal advocacy groups have been lobbying for this for a while. Thank you Air Canada!

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Primates Canada Animal Advocacy Advocacy 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 10, 2012

We didn’t know what to expect from the train that had at one time been used to transport bananas to the coast and is now used to transport ecotourists to the wildlife refuge. Not only that, but we had a train ride to look forward to! It turned out to be pretty cool.

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Honduras Wildlife Monkeys Bats 168

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 17, 2024

Suddenly, I felt as if I had been transported to a hundred million years prior. As these odd cotingas called to each other, a small group of Spix’s Guan rummaged through the high branches of the canopy, running with ease on swaying limbs.

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