10,000 Birds

JANUARY 3, 2014

The rodents eat the bait, stagger out of the building looking for water, and are easy prey for whatever carnivore happens to be passing by, be it wildlife or someone’s pet. This means not only can they continue poisoning kids, pets, and wildlife for years while the case drags through court, but now they have a monopoly on the market.

Rats 246

Rats Barn Owls Rodents San Francisco 246

Critter News

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

In 2008, the Environmental Protection Agency charged Wildlife Services for its illegal placement of a sodium cyanide M-44 (a highly lethal booby trap) on public land, which harmed a U.S. The aerial gunning program has killed at least 10 agents and injured 28 more.

Killing 100

Killing Wildlife Groups Endangered Species 100

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 7, 2014

We sing about them, we paint them, we use them as mythic and poetic symbols for our spiritual and emotional feelings, we wear them in myriad and often colorful ways, we adopt them as household pets. We worship birds, we hunt birds, we protect birds, and, yes, we eat birds. As they say, the relationship is complicated.

Birds 220

Birds Egypt Family Eagles 220

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Cuban Black Hawk, split in 2007 from Common Black Hawk! In addition to habitat loss, extreme weather, invasive species, hunting, and the illegal capture of birds for pet markets are major contributing factors. Cuba is on my mind. It’s probably on your mind too, especially if you live in the United States. 26 endemics!

Cuba 235

Cuba Birds United States 2000 235

10,000 Birds

JULY 10, 2012

This species prefers wetlands and its numbers have been decimated due to a combination of habitat destruction caused by human population growth and illegal removal of birds and eggs from the wild for the pet and zoo trade. Between 2007 and 2009 the population of the Liben Lark decreased 40% and the territory it occupied contracted 38%.

Endangered Species 196

Endangered Species Species South Africa Morocco 196

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

Alligators are protective parents who will protect their young by attacking anything that comes too close or poses threats to baby alligators. throughout the 70s, 80s, and 90s, but alligators killed 12 people from 2001 to 2007. Even with medical treatment, an alligator bite may still result in a fatal infection.

Alligators 168

Alligators Reptiles New York City Florida 168