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Dog Death Squads in China

4 The Love Of Animals

Here is the letter: I’ve just received an urgent report that another city in China is planning a mass cull to slaughter any unregistered dogs, strays, and even registered family dogs that are over 14 inches (35cm) tall. Make a donation to help IFAW end dog culls in China and to protect animals around the world from similar cruelty.

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Birding Shanghai in October 2022

10,000 Birds

According to Wikipedia, “A l owl ife is a term for a person who is considered morally unacceptable by their community” The local Nanhui shrikes are well aware that the word “lowlife” has an owl hidden inside, and mark the appearance of owls in their territory with harsh protests.

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Birding Shanghai in April 2023

10,000 Birds

Maybe they have decided to boycott species with Russian-sounding names as a way to protest against Putin’s policies. Evil people in Southern China catch the bird and eat it. Anyway, the male is quite stunning with its black head, while it is often said of the female that it has a beautiful soul.

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