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Beak Deformities

10,000 Birds

So far, they have discovered 2000+ cases of chickadees as well as other birds that have a beak deformity. Ed - To see the range of birds that suffer beak deformities, check out the amazing Birds with deformed bills gallery on Flickr! ) They began work in 1999, concentrating on the Black-Capped Chickadees of Alaska.

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The Brown Teal

10,000 Birds

Like many interesting New Zealand endemics the Brown Teal has unfortunately suffered badly at the hands of man. Brown Teal chasing a New Zealand Scaup Adult male with almost fully grown youngsters. Almost fully grown young bird.

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The Cutting Edge II: Hummingbird Feeders

10,000 Birds

Since 2000, it has obtained patents with scintillating names such as: “ Top-Fill Hummingbird Feeder with Float Valve Base Closure Mechanism ,” “ Hummingbird Feeder with Disposable Reservoir and Reusable Base ,” and “ Soft Petal Flower Port for Hummingbird Feeders.”. Woodstream has numerous patents relating to hummingbird feeders.

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Flight to Freedom

4 The Love Of Animals

Four lions, rescued by Animal Defenders International (ADI) from a Bolivian circus when the country banned the use of animals in circuses have a new home, and a life of luxury at the ARK 2000 sanctuary in Calaveras County. Flight to Freedom originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on July 3, 2010.

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