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Operation Nix-the-Petting-Zoo, Part Deux

Animal Person

Coincidentally, last night was a board meeting for our homeowner's association, and though I wasn't on the agenda there's always time for homeowner comments about, say, the petting zoo and pony rides that are scheduled for the spring "BBQ" ( here 's part one of this story). But I should have presented a stronger use argument.

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How Close Is “Too Close” To An Owl?

10,000 Birds

It’s a small education Northern White-faced Owl that completely changes shape as zoo keepers bring by other types of owls that would be a predator for that species. Here’s the view of the owl: Note the eye on the right, a tiny slit is open and you can see the pupil. They don’t know that’s not on your agenda.

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