Critter News

APRIL 19, 2012

For the full story, go here to the Washington Post. The courses do involve “live tissue training using live animals,” Lt. A congressman also has introduced legislation that would phase out the use of animals by the military for such training. PETA leads the charge against the Coast Guard.

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Medical Ethical Treatment Animal Goats 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 5, 2022

There’s a lot more, of course, and it all makes you wonder if we should have bird feeders or urban green spaces or fountains or windows. Seven cities and one state have enacted legislation and ordinances mandating bird-friendly construction (not a lot, but it’s a start, and NYC and Toronto are on the top of that list).

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New York City Birds Illinois Science 259

10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2023

Schulman The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (MBTA) is the legislative implementation of the Migratory Bird Treaty negotiated with Great Britain, on behalf of Canada, in 1916 (subsequent treaties with Mexico, Japan, and Russia have been incorporated into the Act). A Connecticut Yankee Goes to Washington: Senator George P.

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Connecticut Washington Legislation Hunting 147