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The Shorebirds of North America: A Natural History and Photographic Celebration–A Book Review

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Shorebird identification takes time and is often stressful, there’s heat glare and bugs and drones and dogs and humans. He has counted hawks, led tours, taught workshops (I attended one by him on how to choose a scope back in around 2006), founded the World Series of Birding, and has written many magazine columns, articles, and books.

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You can help Angels in Fur Dog Rescue with just a click!

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Natural Balance has teamed up with Angels in Fur Dog Rescue to donate one pound of food for each new “LIKE” on the Natural Balance Facebook page ( www.facebook.com/naturalbalancefan ). That means that YOU can help feed rescue dogs with just a click of your mouse!

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What is the National Bird of Aruba?

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Burrowing Owls also gained greater recognition after a 2006 film, “ Hoot ,” was released. These owls use the tunnels of other species as their nesting burrows, and so can be found associated with ground squirrels, tortoises, and prairie dogs.

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Appeal Denied for Six Activists Convicted Under AEPA

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Six members of Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty were convicted at a 2006 trial in New Jersey of conspiracy to violate the 1992 Animal Enterprise Protection Act. Huntingdon used mostly mice and rats , but also some dogs, monkeys, fish and guinea pigs , in its research in New Jersey. It was a 2-1 decision by the US Court of Appeals.

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Portuguese City Tries to End Killing of Strays

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The majority of these animals are unwanted dogs, removed from the streets by municipal services or dropped off by members of the public. Under Portuguese legislation, stray and unwanted animals that are kept in municipal kennels, even healthy ones, can be put down after eight days if unclaimed.

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Vile Practices at Tulare County, CA Animal Shelter

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He used a company check to purchase another $1,000 gift certificate, which he gave to Harmon in 2006. The report further stated that Sargeant’s company purchased $1000 worth of gift certificates to a fancy restaurant and gave them to Harmon in 2005. That's all.

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Uncovered Reports Show Three Research Labs Fined for Violations

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A dog also had to be euthanized after a gauze square was left in its abdominal cavity during a previous surgery and caused an obstruction. A 2006 USDA inspection report faulted the school for withholding anesthesia from piglets and lambs during procedures without adequate scientific justification for doing so.

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