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The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and Who Pays for It

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Wuerthner states, “Perhaps the most significant and obvious conflict between the goals of the NAMWC and actual behavior of state agencies has to do with management of predators, particularly bears, cougars, coyotes and wolves. It is protected and held in trust for society by governments or appropriate intergovernmental conventions (i.e.

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes 2015 Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities on National Wildlife Refuges

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Units are located along both sides of the river and serve to protect and provide a wide variety of riparian habitats for birds, fish, and other wildlife.” The refuge was established in 1958 to protect and enhance habitat for migratory birds. The State of Louisiana has increased fines for illegal killing of bears.

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Birding Hongbenghe, Yunnan

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The Latin name “frontalis” (meaning, as you can guess, something like “frontal”) referring to the distinct black forehead makes more sense. Instead, the entry asks us to “Please bear with us while this update takes place” A few months ago, I wrote an email to my bank asking them a specific question.

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The Glitter in the Green: In Search of Hummingbirds–A Hummer Book Review

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Dunn starts in Alaska with the goal of seeing Rufous Hummingbird at the northern extreme of its migration (which he does with some effort and a few bear sightings) and ends in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, “the end of the world,” with the sighting of a Green-backed Firecrown feeding at a firetree in cold drizzly rain. A lot more!

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“Condors over Cologne” – Rogue Ales & Spirits: Condor Kolsch

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Following passage of the United States Endangered Species Preservation Act of 1966, the California Condor ( Gymnogyps californianus ) was among the first 75 species listed for protection, the so-called “Class of 1967”. Part of its obscurity is due to the fiercely protective relationship Cologne has with its beer.

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A Brief Coastal Visit to Oz

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Point Cartwright also protects a small remnant patch of coastal scrub and, more importantly, from a local birding perspective a small population of Fairy Gerygone. Maroochydore translates roughly to home of the red bill, which in turn refers to the Black Swan. No adults were seen – only young birds.

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The Cutting Edge: Bird Feeder Patents

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Brome states that the “SquirrelBuster Legacy” is protected by several patents, including U.S. Patent lawyers refer to patents by the last three numbers, so Patent No. Patent lawyers refer to patents by the last three numbers, so Patent No. The ‘707 patent bears the uninspired title “Bird Feeder,” and it issued in July 2001.

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