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To Drill, or Not to Drill? That’s the Wrong Question.

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As we enter the second century of protecting, preserving, and respecting our wild spaces, certainly no one would actually consider undoing, reversing, and exploiting our national parks, forests, and monuments. In an area known for ‘the cleanest water in the world,’ 234,000 acres were sheltered from mining exploration…until now.

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Afforestation

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There are a pair of this year’s seedlings at the top of this article.). I now protect the lots Huizaches, which shelter self-sown fruiting plants such as Granjenos and Prickly Pears. It is now in its third year, has survived only one minor brush fire, and this year has grown taller than my 5-year oaks.

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Calling all animal lovers!

4 The Love Of Animals

Erubbermaid “Roughneck” homes offers protection from the elements. Some cats do not survive the winter due to frostbite, dehydration, starvation and exposure to toxic chemicals found under cars and in garages where cats seek shelter. and you can even donate containers to help others make shelters as well. Styrofoam Cooler.

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What To Do If You Find a Pit Bull

4 The Love Of Animals

Many shelters do not intake pit bulls at all, and many of the shelters that do find themselves limited in their intake by state regulations or their own policies that dictate pit bull capacity. It may feel threatened, and animals that feel threatened instinctually protect themselves. Contact Local Pit Bull Friendly Shelters.

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Danum Valley: Simply the Best

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Danum Valley is a conservancy that protects a large area of lowland rainforest in Sabah in northeastern Borneo. I disagree, even though I haven’t seen the centre, but I’ll address that point at the end of this article. That’s a threatened habitat, and one much sought after by wildlife enthusiasts.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: Thank you for publicizing the plight of satos—street dogs—in Puerto Rico in “ Scrutiny for Puerto Rico Over Animal Treatment ” (news article, March 9). Thank you for doing just that, by telling the American public what’s happening in Puerto Rico through your compelling article and photographs.

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We Cannot Allow This Administration’s Environmental Policies To Stand

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Not only is the Trump administration going about removing our hard fought environmental protections, they are destroying our reputation around the globe. With the administration’s plans to remove many regulations put in place to protect our environment, what can we expect in our future? What affect would that have on wildlife?