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Ingrid Taylar: Bridging the Divide Between Cat and Bird Lovers

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Years ago, I became a wildlife volunteer and advocate because of a cat who caught a bird. Back then, I didn’t know enough about birds, but I knew a lot about cats. I surprised her and she dropped the bird before vaporizing again. All of these afflictions are human-caused and largely preventable. I was mortified.

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Debbie Souza-Pappas: Our Trapped Golden Eagle

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It seemed whoever set the trap had ‘released’ the injured eagle upon finding him, as the bird could not have freed himself without the loss of the entire foot. The wound was also very contaminated with dirt and debris. This bird was lucky to be found and rescued by a Good Samaritan in this remote area.

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Falakhe’s Story

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Something was clearly badly wrong with both of his back legs, I’m no vet, but I would guess they had both been broken. There are a lot of reasons why Painted Wolves are struggling, and many of them are human caused. And when it’s a natural part of life the vet doesn’t come to make it better.

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