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The Florida FWC illegally killed 34 pythons and one 10-year-old pregnant Boa constrictor

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New England Reptile Distributers just released a video explaining a terrible incident involving the FWC (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission). This is also present in birds & mammals, however it is not fully present in fish & amphibians. This is where I'd like to bring up "anthropomorphic bias."

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Soccer Player Kicks Owl on Field?

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But the disregard for animals that leads to teams using a live owl as a mascot…and having so little control over it that it got onto the field during play? Fish & Wildlife comes in response to a lawsuit brought by the Center for Biological Diversity. 3 Responses to “Soccer Player Kicks Owl on Field?&#

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The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and Who Pays for It

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Smith, a veteran fish and wildlife biologist, identified three criteria that need to be met for the PTD to be effective: The general public must be aware of their legal standing with respect to public ownership of wildlife. This principle reaffirms that animal welfare is an integral part of modern conservation.

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