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Bird Litigation:  Guilty Plea Under Migratory Bird Treaty Act

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The company, ESI Energy LLC, built facilities in high-risk locations, failed to obtain permits, and its wind turbines killed approximately 150 eagles. Moreover, because some other wind energy companies did obtain permits and agreed to follow best practices to avoid killing eagles, ESI achieved a competitive advantage over those competitors.

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A morning in a Kalahari Leopard’s life

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At 8am on Tuesday 30th August 2012, we arrived at Leeudril after leaving nearby Tweerivieren camp and were thrilled to spot a young female Leopard next to the water tank. The killing of other predators eliminates competition for prey and at the same time also provides calories, so is doubly beneficial.

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