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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: Re “ Of Whales and National Security ” (editorial, July 2): Today’s threats to national security are not “exaggerated”; they are increasing. During training with active sonar, we protect marine mammals by employing rigorous protective measures. The United States Fifth Fleet will prevent that from happening.

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African Penguins in Peril

10,000 Birds

An African Penguin peers protectively around its fluffy chick. Today, there are more than 3,000 birds at this accessible colony and they are protected by fences and stiff fines for human disturbance. Sharks, Cape Fur Seals and even Killer Whales will prey on them in the ocean.

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