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Endangered Species Act: Delisting the Black-capped Vireo?

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A reasonable birder could respond to this change in a variety of ways, from satisfaction that another bird species has recovered to concern that FWS is caving to rapacious corporations at the expense of an endangered bird. (If In 2012, a petition to delist was filed by ranching and agriculture groups and conservative legal organizations.

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Big Cat Week 2012 Starts Sunday!

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9, 2012, at 8 p.m. These big cats are a species under constant threat from poachers and farmers who fear that the leopards are attacking their livestock. Snow Leopard of Afghanistan. Sunday, Dec. Afghanistan, one of the most dangerous places on earth, is also home to a population of endangered and elusive snow leopards.

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CBC Shenanigans

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It was late December, 2012, and I slotted into a sizable group under the joint leadership of two highly respected birders. The sandy forest yielded half-decent looks at several uncommon forest species such as this White-shouldered Tanager. Visitors to T&T may be familiar with the area – the famed Aripo Livestock Station.

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Endangered Malayan Tiger Cubs Born at Busch Gardens Tampa

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These births are critical to help preserve the species. These newborn cubs will add to the genetic diversity of the Malayan tiger population and contribute to conservation efforts for the species. The births are part of park’s partnership in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP).

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Tribes and Birds of the Lower Omo Valley by Adam Riley

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Its great diversity of habitats hosts an incredible bird count of over 900 species, including Africa’s 2nd highest list of endemics and near-endemics (after South Africa). Their fragile homes, meager belongings and scant livestock attested to this, and yet the people seemed content with their lot in life. Yellow-billed Stork.

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