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The Birds of Washington, DC

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There are a lot of birds in Washington, DC. The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History boasts an entire collection of skins of birds native to the DC area, from large Bald Eagles to tiny Eastern Screech Owls. In fact, the new exhibit is quite possibly the best I’ve ever seen, well worth the $100+ million price tag.

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Psychiatrist Arrested for Trafficking in Gall Bladders

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So, it's not just rednecks in Washington State who are doing this. Shigemura, prosecutors claim, also amassed a collection of 11 firearms without the appropriate permits. Tags: wildlife trafficking gall bladders bears.

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The Last Few Rays Before Extinction

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That one or two or a few might still exist somewhere “incognito,” perhaps in the company of doves or rock pigeons, maybe even somewhere deep within the Olympic Rain Forest of Washington State. The passenger pigeon lived on in the collective memory of regret for many years after its extinction.

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40 Ways to Help Lab Animals

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When you read stories in major newspapers and magazines such as the New York Times, Washington Post, and Newsweek, be wary of simplification, bias, and a tendency to support traditional views indifferent to animals’ interests. Tags: animal experimentation animal research activism animal rights medical research. Get FOIAed Up!

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Conserving the Future: Bold Bird Ideas

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Share Your Thoughts « Bird Deaths in Washington D.C. Tags: national wildlife refuge , north america , parks • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! They may weigh in to make their voices heard… or not. • Explore These Related Posts Greenough – Green Enough.Or

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We Interrupt Regularly Scheduled.

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There had been a collective sign of relief at Barack Obama’s election in the U.S., broke the news that Chiquita was represented by a powerful Washington law firm, Covington & Burling LLP, and its consultant, McLarty Associates (2). Tags: Activism Current Affairs Economics Ethics. 1) DemocracyNow! 3) George W.

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