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Week four: We wrap up our stay in the US.

10,000 Birds

The Nisqually estuary was restored in 2009 by removing dikes and reconnecting 762 acres with the tides of Puget Sound. A beautiful series of raised boardwalks have been constructed, allowing year round access to the area, thru the marsh area, all the way out nearly a half mile into the tidal flats.

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Race for the Rescues

4 The Love Of Animals

This day of fun with Hollywood flair will raise funds for seven Los Angeles animal rescues, all non-profit 501c3 organizations, who together help save thousands of animal lives. The event will be held on Sunday, October 4th, 2009. Race for the Rescues originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on September 14, 2009.

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The Secrets Inside Your Dog’s Mind

4 The Love Of Animals

They decided to study foxes, which are closely related to wolves and dogs. The Russians began by breeding a group of foxes according to one simple rule: they would walk up to a cage and put a hand on the bars. Foxes that slunk back in fear and snapped their teeth didn’t get to breed. The ordinary ones failed miserably.

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