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How To (And Not To) Transport Wild Birds

10,000 Birds

I am so happy to be back on 10,000 birds – I have missed Mike and Corey and my fellow Beat Writers! Normally I rant about environmental dangers and describe heartwarming/mind-boggling/headscratching wild bird rescues. ” When it comes to wildlife rescue, transportation runs the gamut as well.

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Vulture vs. Bunny

10,000 Birds

She had wanted one for a long time, but I was convinced I would end up taking care of it, plus there were carnivorous birds in my house. But Skye wore me down, and in her junior year of high school we went to the local Rabbit Rescue. I asked the rescue lady, pulling her aside. How long do rabbits live?” Ohhh, Merlin!”

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The Emotional Lives of Animals

4 The Love Of Animals

After publishing my stories I got emails from people all over the world who had seen similar behavior in various birds and mammals. We were told that Marco, one of the rescued chimpanzees, does a dance during thunderstorms during which he looks like he’s in a trance. Animal Rescues: Feeling Compassion for Those in Need.

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