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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

But not long ago on a lonely road in northern Connecticut, I stopped to administer similar compassion, only to be stoutly rebuffed by a vicious snapping turtle that refused to be helped. I confess that I felt a certain animosity toward the reptile, and have yet to decide whether I will help his or her cousins in the future.

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Sea Snakes of Northern Australia

10,000 Birds

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Getting out of line

10,000 Birds

Occasionally a chick will fall and be released back into the food chain by the alligators, but on the whole, the birds get a good deal providing that they build their nests beyond the jumping capability (as much as 5 feet as demonstrated in the “Jumperoo Show&# ) of the reptiles. Thanks for visiting! Wicked, right? Hat-tip to Stella.

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