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Pied Oystercatcher nesting

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Since discovering our first Pied Oystercatcher nest on Cable Beach in July 2000 we have observed the breeding of these local shorebirds along the coast between Gantheaume Point in the south and Willie Creek in the north, which is a distance of 23 kilometres. Feral cat prints at nest site-eggs gone.

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Unlikely Healer Walks on Three Paws

4 The Love Of Animals

Half a decade ago, in a little mountain town about 60 miles northeast of San Diego, a feral kitten dragged his front left leg uselessly. They help people express their emotions, and, in the process, reveal their true selves to those around them. Like the Just Me Project, Henry’s girlfriend Tink has defied expectations.

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Endangered Species Act: Potential Downlisting for Hawaiian Goose (nene)

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Under the Endangered Species Act, any listing, uplisting, downlisting, or removal from a list requires a formal “rulemaking” process. Because these decisions can be significant, taking the occasional look at the process can be illuminating. # # #. predator control, habitat management for feral ungulates and nonnative plants).