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Why Is the Federal Government Awarding Contracts to a Company That Was Involved in Smuggling Primates?

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was started by Mathew Block to import primates into the US for animal experimentation. The International Primate Protection League was active in exposing and urging prosecution of this case. of Defense since 2000. Biggest contracts: $232,500 with Army for Live Animals, Not Raised for Food. Worldwide Primates Inc.

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Ghana – Rainforest Birding on the Brink by Adam Riley

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Although this park was logged in the past, as a national park it is one of the few forests in Ghana that is really protected. . All these forests are in “protected” forest reserves, however at some, logging permits are reportedly being issued for harvesting of these forests. What makes Ghana so special?

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Polygynandry and avian swingers

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Nice. ((** all names have been changed to protect identities and have been substituted with (almost) randomly chosen substitutes suitable for a family of Alpine Accentors.)) to have and raise children. Dawn and Sharon are neighbours, but the males move freely through and between the two areas. Journal of Ornithology 137 (1): 35-51 N.

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