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Altruism, Albatrosses, and Vicious Young Men

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He didn’t maim or touch the animals, period,” said his lawyer, Myles Breiner, during his not guilty plea. In March, Gutierrez changed his story and agreed to “cooperate with prosecutors,” so his 15 counts of animal cruelty were dropped to one. People who work with wildlife understand that death is a part of life.

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Environmental Groups Call For End To USDA Wildlife Killing

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of Wildlife Services , which is involved in mainly predator control programs (coyotes are a big target). In 2008, the Environmental Protection Agency charged Wildlife Services for its illegal placement of a sodium cyanide M-44 (a highly lethal booby trap) on public land, which harmed a U.S. Ranchers oppose the move.

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Raising Money For the RSPCA with MusicMagpie

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All you need is a few of your old unwanted dvds, cds and video games. Recently, MusicMagpie has launched a new initiative to increase awareness and financial support for charities such as the RSPCA looking after many unfortunate animals. The RSPCA is one of the best known charities setting out to help animals. Get Involved.

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Soccer Player Kicks Owl on Field?

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By Mike • March 2, 2011 • 3 comments Tweet Share During a soccer game in Colombia, a player kicked an owl that was on the field. Fish & Wildlife comes in response to a lawsuit brought by the Center for Biological Diversity. Soccer Player Kicks Owl on Field? Video and desultory apology here. The proposal from U.S.

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