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The Biggest Urban Pygmy Cormorant Roost is Finally Protected!!

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For almost 20 years during which the League for Ornithological Action had been following the Pygmy Cormorant in Belgrade, the maximum number was recorded in the winter of 2007/2008, when the population counted 6,728 individuals.

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Book Chronicles History of Animal Rights

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The Longest Struggle: Animal Advocacy from Pythagoras to PETA by Norm Phelps came out in 2007. The Longest Struggle concludes with an overview of current campaigns and tactics, and an assessment of the state of the movement as we enter a new century, including the threat represented by an overzealous "war on terror". Worth a look.

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Sea Shepherd to be in Animal Planet

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During Sea Shepherd’s Antarctic Whale Defense Campaign: Operation Migaloo in 2007/08, Animal Planet had a camera crew on board a campaign that saved the lives of nearly 500 whales, leaving the Japanese fleet with less then half of their quota and costing them tens of millions of dollars.

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Pretty Paws Giveaway

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Pretty Paws Accessories is an online boutique launched by Kelly in 2007. Kelly regularly donates to the RSPCA continuous campaign against cruelty to animals, Pawprints animal rescue and the City dogs home. Contact information can be engraved onto the reverse of the tags. Even better? They offer free shipping on tags worldwide!

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RATS, Raptors, and Reckitt Benckiser

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Originated in 2007 as a one-woman war by former Wildcare volunteer and raptor enthusiast Lisa Viani , it grew into an effective, hardworking coalition of citizens which attained non-profit status and then became a fiscally sponsored project of Earth Island Institute. What to do?

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Organizations Putting Animals First

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Through heart-wrenching rescues, informative awareness campaigns and much more, they are striving to make a difference in the world for those that don’t have a voice. Formed in 2007, this organization seeks to promote the humane treatment of animals by promoting effective animal sanctuary management.

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Dublin Dog Foundation Update

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Fundraising efforts surrounding the campaign included the 2009 Let Freedom Bark charity ride, the national raffle for the official Dublin Dog Foundation Dream Bike and Sidecar, and over two-dozen fundraising events. Founded in 2007 in Charlotte, N.C., The 2009 Let Freedom Bark charity ride from Charlotte, N.C. to Washington, D.C.,

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