Critter News

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

The bodies of seven sea lions with bullet wounds were recently found on the Nisqually River. The animal protection group Seal Sitters says a necropsy showed that the sea lion had suffered a shark bite and had twisted intestines in addition to a bullet wound. Investigators say they do not know who is responsible.

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Sea Lions Lions Wounded Washington 100

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Eliminates bullet fragments in the wound channel as it forms a”mushroom” or peels back upon impact. Delivers devastating hydrostatic energy and shock to a game animal. .” Benefits of non-lead ammunition: Less prone to fragmenting as it is harder than traditional lead.

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Hunters Hunting North America Game 189

10,000 Birds

MARCH 24, 2014

Some people think it’s just plain fun to kill enormous numbers of animals and pile up their bodies, and when there’s no “bag limit” it’s legal to do so. It also brings to mind the uncontested link between animal abuse and violent behavior toward fellow humans. Plain old fashioned Fun.”.

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Killing Slaughter Slaughtered Animal Abuse 272

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 7, 2016

This blog is written by writer, photographer, and animal advocate Ingrid Taylar. That was my first trip to California Wildlife Center. They pointed out the puncture wounds, likely infected with bacteria that could quickly kill. Years ago, I became a wildlife volunteer and advocate because of a cat who caught a bird.

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Cats Stray Cat Stray Wildlife Rehabilitation 222