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The Parable of the Goat Mites

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And so, the foxes and shrikes endemic to the island began to suffer as the greenery went. Also, they were infested by a species of ear mite unknown to science. And so, these goats ate the flora of the island: unique species of Indian paintbrush and woodland star, bushmallow and wirelettuce and morning glory.

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Unflappable by Suzie Gilbert–An Author Interview

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Twenty-five-year-old Luna Burke is risking everything to smuggle a homicidal Bald Eagle out of her husband’s private zoo in Florida, reunite the bird with its mate, and get them both to an eagle sanctuary in Canada. Have you had rehab experiences with eagles? photo by John Huba. Was there a role model for Mars?

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Bird Butts and Other Matters

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The local Bald Eagles are getting busy, I suspect there is an egg in the nest. There is a bit of science news. The zoo has already identified several species like the huge monkey-eating Philippine eagle that are at once distinct, endangered, and suffer from lack of attention. All I see are their buts.

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Collaborative List – November 2019

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The Management are still in Africa, suffering the buffering that comes with remoteness. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail.

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