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Ravenswood Winery: Besieged (2014)

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While one farmer grows hops, another raises grain destined for the malthouse. Of course, habitats of all sorts attract wildlife. While the city brewer might contend with urban vermin like rats and pigeons, the country vintner generally enjoys the company of more charismatic wildlife. Ravenswood Winery: Besieged (2014).

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The Duck Stamp and Lack of National Wildlife Refuge Funding

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The National Wildlife Refuge system is one of America’s greatest treasures. It preserves habitat, protects wildlife. Funds for National Wildlife Refuge land acquisition come from several sources. On March 5, 2014, the U.S. and provides diverse nature experiences for visitors from around the world. Case in point.

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Swift Care Ontario: Sometimes It Takes a Village

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Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it sometimes takes a “village” of rehabbers to save threatened wildlife. The 2014 season demonstrated the power of cooperation, communication, and determination to save three Chimney Swifts. As a result of human interference, four Chimney Swift nestlings had to be rescued.

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What Impact Will Drones Have on Birds?

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While drones have the potential be a great tool in the world of wildlife conservation, they can also pose a serious problem for the animals they’re trying to protect. This raises the question of whether or not drones can cause serious harm to birds. But how can we protect animals from drones in the hands of irresponsible pilots ?

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Is my Rhino Still Alive?

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The sky was becoming orange-pink; its reflections were colouring the water, while the rhino raised its head, water sipping through his half-open snout, itself shining from the last sun rays of the day. One Springbok gazelle came to drink, but kept a respectful distance staying by the smaller puddle.

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Penguins: The Ultimate Guide — A Review by a Penguin Groupie

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This is not your ordinary reference book, though it was cited as one of the best reference sources of 2014 by Library Journal. Raised in the Galapagos, she’s been exposed to penguins her whole life. King Penguins heading out to feed, Macquarie Island (beginning of book). —————-. ISBN: 9780691162997.

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THE QUEST FOR THE RAREST OWL OF INDIA

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Raising and lowering its head, like stretching. An individual was located in Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary in the Thane district in 2014.” It rotates its head 180 degrees to keep an eye on us. Humbly, we approach on foot. The Forest Owlet is watching us – we are staring in awe. And it becomes a motionless observer once more.

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