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When conservation and animal rights collide

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One of the first examples I ever encountered was in the books of Gerald Durrell, the famous conservationist who was an early pioneer of the roles of zoos in conservation. He often defended that role in his books from animal rights activists who opposed “imprisoning” animals in zoos even if it saved them from extinction.

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Collaborative List – July 2019

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During July, 11 beats birded 11 countries (USA, UK, Australia, Spain, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Japan, UAE, Mexico, China and Saudi Arabia) and submitted 82 checklists. Durand-Eastman Park–Zoo Rd. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Durand-Eastman Park–Zoo Rd. Durand-Eastman Park–Zoo Rd.

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Collaborative List – March 2018

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During March, 11 beats shared 122 checklists to accumulate 680 species from 8 countries; USA, Costa Rica, Serbia, India, Australia, New Zealand, UK and Japan. New Zealand King Shag – Phalacrocorax carunculatus. Ulva Island, South Island New Zealand. New Zealand Kaka – Nestor meridionalis.

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Collaborative List – April 2018

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Tom’s odyssey continued through New Zealand and passes on to Australia. April’s number are below; 11 countries were visited by 9 beats; Australia, USA, UK, India, Serbia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Brazil, New Zealand and Argentina. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. e Save u Dunav. 06 Mar 2018.

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Collaborative List – February 2018

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Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. New Zealand Pigeon – Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Plantation Preserve. 10 Jan 2018. Wood Duck – Aix sponsa. 28 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018.

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Collaborative List – May 2018

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Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. New Zealand Scaup – Aythya novaeseelandiae. New Zealand Grebe – Poliocephalus rufopectus. New Zealand King Shag – Phalacrocorax carunculatus. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. e Save u Dunav. 06 Mar 2018.

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Collaborative List – October 2018

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New Zealand Grebe – Poliocephalus rufopectus. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. New Zealand King Shag – Phalacrocorax carunculatus. New Zealand Kaka – Nestor meridionalis. New Zealand Scaup – Aythya novaeseelandiae. 15 Apr 2018. Lake Ngatu. 14 Apr 2018.

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