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Organizations Putting Animals First

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Understanding that threats to animals can range from illegal trafficking to utter exploitation, these leaders strive to promote the safety and protection sanctuaries offer our fury, feathered, four-legged friends. She writes about the latest online mba news and current trends among online entrepreneurs. 48@gmail.com.

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Endemic Birds of Cuba: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

Each account gives population estimate, population trend, estimated area, endemism level, reasons why the species is threatened, and conservation measures adopted and proposed. In addition to habitat loss, extreme weather, invasive species, hunting, and the illegal capture of birds for pet markets are major contributing factors.

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Proposed Changes to Migratory Bird Treaty Act

10,000 Birds

Although there has been a split in the courts , “incidental take” has generally been considered within the scope of the MBTA, so harming or killing migratory birds has been illegal regardless of intent. The Obama Administration adopted this interpretation in a memo. This is known as “strict liability.”

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