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APRIL 19, 2016

For example, years ago, Eiton Tchenrov postulated that the wild progenitor of the domestic dog, some subspecies or another of wolf, could benefit from overlapping its breeding territory with human hunters. The humans tended to keep away a range of predators that might take the pups as a form of interference competition.

Alligators 128

Alligators Protection Leopards Birds 128

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MAY 3, 2022

Fortunately, as I found out over the next four days, High Island, the Bolivar Peninsula, the whole east Texan Gulf coast area is a place of diverse habitats, some protected, some accidental, all offering fantastic avian opportunities. Corps of Engineers to protect Galveston Bay at the end of the 19th-century.

Houston 238

Houston Texas Sanctuary Sparrows 238

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MAY 26, 2018

This fragile ecosystem is home to 344 feathered species, 300 fish species (salt- and freshwater), 50 species of reptiles, 40 mammal species, and 36 listed species (threatened and/or protected). Alligator on nest. Another supporter said the place would let “families…connect with each other as human beings” ( SunSentinel ).

Miami 158

Miami Las Vegas Alligators Minnesota 158

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FEBRUARY 5, 2012

I am, of course, referring to Alligator mississippiensis , more commonly known as the American Alligator , or, colloquially, as gators. Though alligator attacks are rare they do happen. According to Wikipedia : Alligators are capable of killing humans, but are generally wary enough not to see them as a potential prey.

Alligators 171

Alligators Reptiles New York City Florida 171

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NOVEMBER 7, 2017

As a birder, I’ve seen the sounds of guns scare off geese and ducks I was trying to observe in New Jersey waters, and shuddered over the skins of Northern Pintails and American Wigeons seen in boats along Alligator Alley, Florida. I was really taken aback when I saw this. So–not a fan of hunting.

Ducks 131

Ducks North America Geese Hunters 131