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Smoking is (good) for the birds

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Because urbanization changes the abundance and type of resources upon which birds depend, including nesting materials and plants involved in self-medication, our results are consistent with the view that urbanization imposes new challenges on birds that are dealt with using adaptations evolved elsewhere.

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Travis the Chimp is the Victim

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His owner, crazy Sandra Herrold , should be prosecuted and made to pay medical costs for the victim. The bizarre incident in April 2001 began when the trio of apes broke out of Mike and Connie Casey's compound, the Missouri Primate Foundation. His death was a tragedy and should not be mocked. Nor should the woman who was attacked.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

In 2001, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that irradiating half the meat and poultry consumed in the United States would mean 900,000 fewer cases of food-borne illness and 350 fewer deaths each year. He said, “I have to look at the entire industry, not just what is best for public health.”

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International Bird Rescue Believes “Every Bird Matters”

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This 12,000 square-foot facility, completed in February 2001, is one of the two primary oiled bird facilities built by the Oiled Wildlife Care Network (OWCN) in California. Birds are brought to the pre-wash care team for warmth, food, fluids, and medical care.

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Birding With Alligators

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Even with medical treatment, an alligator bite may still result in a fatal infection. throughout the 70s, 80s, and 90s, but alligators killed 12 people from 2001 to 2007. Alligator bites are serious injuries due to the reptile’s sheer bite force and risk of infection. There were only nine fatal attacks in the U.S.

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Combined Beats’ List – September

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US-NY-New York-Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center – 40.6603x-73.9325. Finca Hamadryas. 09 Jan 2016. Cape May Warbler – Setophaga tigrina. Bill Baggs Cape Florida SP. 20 Apr 2016. Cerulean Warbler – Setophaga cerulea. 10 May 2016. Northern Parula – Setophaga americana. 03 Jan 2016. 06 Mar 2016. Greensboro Bog Garden.

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Combined Beats’ List – August

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US-NY-New York-Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center – 40.6603x-73.9325. Finca Hamadryas. 09 Jan 2016. Cape May Warbler – Setophaga tigrina. Bill Baggs Cape Florida SP. 20 Apr 2016. Cerulean Warbler – Setophaga cerulea. 10 May 2016. Northern Parula – Setophaga americana. 03 Jan 2016. Western Australia. 30 Jan 2016.

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