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DECEMBER 9, 2009

I was browsing for some quotes when I came across this group - The National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA). Our members are pet owners, dog and cat clubs, obedience clubs and rescue groups as well as breeders, trainers, veterinarians, research scientists, farmers, fishermen, hunters and wildlife biologists.

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Animal Welfare Wayne Pacelle Welfare Groups 100

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MARCH 11, 2024

This laughingthrush is a cooperative breeder – nestlings are fed by all members of a group, often 6-12 (not just 2 as in Wham!): “A female may share a nest with another, and 3 or more adults may take turns incubating the eggs and feeding the chicks.” (Note to those readers who do not know Wham!: ” ( source ).

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Burma India Birds Indonesia 221

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MARCH 14, 2022

So, I anxiously followed the “Flock to Marion 2022” Facebook group in anticipation for open cabins to come up for sale. These have been used by meteorologists, technicians, and researchers who spend about 13 months on the island at a time researching a variety of sciences. I waited…and waited…and waited.

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South Africa Mice Albatross Africa 264

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Many get their birds from breeders. Many general and master falconers with wild birds will also let them go after a few hunting seasons, especially if they are good hunters to give them a shot at spreading their genes in the wild. I’m to the point that I wish all the Snowy Owls in the US this winter would head back north.

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Wisconsin Falcons Owls Hunting 254

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

You see, in German we have three distinct words for different groups of owls. When researching the origin of this saying, I figured it pertained to snares that were used to catch thrushes until better times prevailed. You know, cavity breeders. I’d like to point out though that “owly“ is a poor translation.

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Germany Birds Hunters Owls 203