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Should the Military Force Protect the Environment?

Critter News

In some parts of Africa, rangers receive military training and equipment to defend animals (and themselves) from poachers in pursuit of elephants, rhinos, gorillas, and other endangered species. In Nicaragua, the army patrols beaches to protect sea turtle eggs. But now there is increasing talk of more far-reaching action.

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Meet Suliformes, one of the newest orders of birds

10,000 Birds

david Mar 13th, 2011 at 1:17 am Three non-sighted people stood around an elephant. Another, hands against the animal’s vast side, said… March On Into Spring – I and The Bird #146 Mar 17th, 2011 at 12:37 am [.] Share Your Thoughts « What is the National Bird of Nicaragua? Make up your mind, Ringer!

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