Critter News

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

PETA's undercover investigation showed some really questionable practices going on in the University of Utah's animal research program. Tags: animal research university of utah animal shelters. Well, I guess those are the lucky ones. What if an animal doesn't make it through? So sad, too bad?

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Critter News

NOVEMBER 12, 2009

Tags: universities animal research utah undercover investigation PETA.

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Utah PETA Research Investigation 100

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DECEMBER 9, 2011

The seventh occurrence of Harlequin Ducks in Utah is now over. Because a hunter or hunters shot all three. They were apparently shot from the Antelope Island Causeway, where birders had been reporting them from, and, even worse, it seems that the hunters might have learned of their presence from birding listservs.

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Hunters Ducks Utah Birds 247

Critter News

NOVEMBER 22, 2009

Tags: animal research utah medical research PETA.

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Utah Animal Research PETA Protesters 100

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

A man in Utah has pled guilty to "interfering with an animal enterprise" in federal court. The raid to which Viehl pleaded guilty took place at the McMullin mink farm in South Jordan in August 2008. Rydalch said the raid consisted of releasing minks and spray-painting parts of the farm, including a barn.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

This guest blog was written by Debbie Souza-Pappas, the director and founder of Second Chance Wildlife Rehabilitation in Price, Utah. After we took possession of an injured and weakened Golden Eagle from the vast desert area of eastern Utah, it became clear that the compound fracture of the tibiotarsus was the result of a steel-jaw trap.

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Eagles Wildlife Rehabilitation Utah Vet 185

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 14, 2011

More than 4,000 migrating Eared Grebes came to ground in Utah with calamitous consequences , apparently mistaking large parking lots for bodies of water. Thousands of these unwise waterfowl perished, but thousands more have survived and are being tended to by government workers and volunteers. Oh, the humanity!

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AUGUST 23, 2008

Animal rights activists released about 600 mink from a fur farm.

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Utah Fur Farming Animal Rights 100

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MARCH 19, 2012

” The MTA’s solution is at least better than the gel being used in Utah that is causing problems for an array of species in addition to the intended target, pigeons. Especially when people are still “delivering bread and bagels for the pigeons because [they fear] that they are having trouble finding food during winter.”

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New York City Utah New York Species 167

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DECEMBER 14, 2021

The Collective added six new states in the past three years, but none have eclipsed the century mark: Wisconsin ( 74 ), Utah (55), Hawaii (38), Oklahoma (18), Rhode Island (9), and Connecticut (5). A few states still have no checklists at all: Nebraska , Minnesota , Iowa , Kentucky , West Virginia , Mississippi , and Alabama.

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West Virginia United States Puerto Rico Minnesota 253

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JUNE 11, 2019

The population in Arizona, Utah, and Nevada was designated as such in 1996 , before the first release from Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in Arizona. But that does not necessarily mean there are no protections.

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California Condor California Endangered Species Oregon 249

10,000 Birds

MARCH 22, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Asides / Win a Copy of Hawks at a Distance Win a Copy of Hawks at a Distance By Corey • March 22, 2011 • 1 comment Tweet Share Utah Birders has a copy of Hawks at a Distance to give away.

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APRIL 3, 2013

I saw this at Bear River Migratory Refuge in Utah. I didn’t think they were as agile as a wood duck, but apparently they can. This is one of my favorite nesting ideas I’ve come across in my travels. It’s an overhang for Cliff Swallows to use to build their mud nests.

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Minnesota Barn Owls Utah Ducks 213

10,000 Birds

MARCH 19, 2011

Asides Win a Copy of Hawks at a Distance Utah Birders has a copy of Hawks at a Distance to give away.

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Sparrows 2011 Deer Cats 237

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AUGUST 13, 2019

Bear River MBR (Utah): 158,000 visits generating $4.1 The links are to separate reports regarding individual NWRs that were included in the larger study. The individual reports provide additional information and more detailed breakdowns of the numbers. million in economic activity and 8 jobs. Billy Frank Jr. million; 111 jobs.

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Wildlife Maryland San Francisco Minnesota 278

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AUGUST 20, 2012

A new University of Utah study finds that tropical agroforests, where crops are grown under trees rather than in clear-cut fields, are better overall for bird biodiversity than open farms. If you’ve been drinking shade-grown coffee for ecological as well as epicurean reasons, pour yourself a congratulatory cup.

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MARCH 31, 2012

Now free flying in California, Arizona, Utah, and Baja, condors are slowly making a comeback thanks to those, like the Center, who’ve committed to captive breeding and releasing these amazing birds. When they finally lift off, I’ve heard it said to hear the rush of wind through their wings is something you never forget.

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California Condor California Idaho Utah 251

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MARCH 21, 2011

Asides Win a Copy of Hawks at a Distance Utah Birders has a copy of Hawks at a Distance to give away.

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APRIL 18, 2021

wrote Debbie Souza-Pappas in Utah. “All he had was an empty super (the part of the hive where the honey would go), the bottom, and the lid. So he brought the little Shearwater in a beehive.” “Two Two wildlife biologists brought me a Golden Eagle inside a metal pipe.” They were out in the field doing surveys and they found him.

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JULY 7, 2013

Obviously, you need to either live in Utah or be coming to visit soon enough to use the tickets (the tickets are valid at the Sandy location only). The other thing that I love about the aquarium is the section that has Utah endangered species! I have 5 sets of 4 tickets each to give to 5 lucky readers. a Rafflecopter giveaway.

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Sharks Sea Turtles Utah Penguins 100

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FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Win a Copy of Hawks at a Distance Utah Birders has a copy of Hawks at a Distance to give away. Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled.

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Ducks 2011 Deer Brazil 235

Critter News

MARCH 18, 2010

Tags: utah animal enterprise terrorism act FBI ALF.

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Animal Liberation Front Iowa Animal Liberation Utah 100

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FEBRUARY 9, 2021

One in Utah and a few from New England. Some people just complimented me or wanted to know how they could influence their local school board to start such a class. I got a handful of serious requests for curriculum from several teachers who went on to start their own classes. However, it wasn’t long before the interest tapered off.

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2018 Agenda Science Massachusetts 264

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MARCH 5, 2024

In fact, the overwhelming majority of federal land is in just 11 western states (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming). On a state-by-state basis, that percentage increases dramatically as one moves from east to west.

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Critter News

DECEMBER 24, 2010

Follow-up from the Utah scandal in which shelter animals were being sold for research purposes. For the full story, go to NECN.com. The Davis County Commission has agreed to pay the legal fees of an animal rights group after settling a lawsuit over animal shelter records.

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PETA Shelters Ethical Treatment Utah 100

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NOVEMBER 24, 2009

The PETA activist who worked undercover at the University of Utah, and collected video footage of alleged mistreatment of lab animals, was also involved in an operation at the Oregon National Primate Research Center. I say "good for her!" She has a lot more guts than I do.

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PETA Oregon Research Center Primates 100

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MARCH 11, 2011

Win a Copy of Hawks at a Distance Utah Birders has a copy of Hawks at a Distance to give away. Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled.

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Nicaragua El Salvador 2011 Deer 227

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AUGUST 8, 2017

FWS began releasing captive-bred condors from the program into the wild in the early 1990s, with considerable success: once down to 22 birds, there are now approximately 275 wild condors in California, Arizona, Utah, and Baja California, as well as 165 in captivity.

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California Condor California District of Columbia Utah 122

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MARCH 1, 2011

Win a Copy of Hawks at a Distance Utah Birders has a copy of Hawks at a Distance to give away. Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled.

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Ducks 2011 Deer Costa Rica 235

4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 13, 2016

They are in Utah right now, until June 6th, with their show Odysseo. Have you heard of Cavalia? It’s an amazing show the likes of which you normally only see in Las Vegas. Why am I writing about this on … Continue reading → The post Cavalia, the most amazing show #OdysseoUT appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals.

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Las Vegas Utah Animal Rights 100

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APRIL 17, 2009

Please join the Utah Chapter American Association of Zookeepers (AAZK) for their 18th annual “Bowling for Rhinos” on Friday, May 1st. Salt Lake City, Utah. Date: May 1, 2009. Time: 5:00pm-9:00pm. Location: Olympus Hills Bowling Alley. 4015 Wasatch Blvd.

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Critter News

JULY 5, 2010

Alex Hall released 650 mink from McMullin Fur farm in South Jordan, Utah in 2008. He received a sentence of 21 months under the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (AETA.) Hall is expected to serve the rest of his sentence in Davis County Jail, rather than be shipped to a federal prison. He is expected to be released in two or three months.

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MARCH 11, 2011

Win a Copy of Hawks at a Distance Utah Birders has a copy of Hawks at a Distance to give away. Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled.

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Deer 2011 Cats New York 171

Critter News

OCTOBER 12, 2009

A federal grand jury has indicted an animal rights activist who refused to testify about the release of thousands of mink from Utah ranches. The article is from October 5. Fox 13 Now reported. Jordan Halliday, 22, served several months in jail for contempt of court after he said he invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self incrimination.

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Jordan Utah Animal Rights Fox 100

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JULY 10, 2009

From July 19 to 25, Best Friends will be hosting a weeklong 25th anniversary party at our sanctuary in Utah to celebrate all of those achievements and more. You can read about organizing local events on their site linked at the top.

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Euthanasia Homelessness Utah Animal 100

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JULY 4, 2012

They are listed as sensitive in Oregon and Utah; a candidate for listing in Washington and a species of high concern by New Mexico Partners in Flight. With the help of Bluebird Trails and backyard birdhouses and maybe a change in logging practices in the West, we can continue to see an increase in Western Bluebirds out West.

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Washington Eggs Israel California 207

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MARCH 2, 2011

Win a Copy of Hawks at a Distance Utah Birders has a copy of Hawks at a Distance to give away. Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled.

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2011 Deer Cats New York 174