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15 Australian Birds (Episode 6)

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They can create significant crop damage … Permits are regularly issued in Western Australia and sometimes issued in Victoria for the culling of this species.” Is it offensive to say that Australian Zebra Finches breed like rabbits? Talk about schizophrenia. I guess we have to be thankful they do not also wear leggings.

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The Gap Between Wildlife and the Animal Rights Movement

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What’s even more frustrating is when animal rights people learn of plans to cull nonnative species. For example, when the U.S. Yes, of course it is too bad that so many animals (most often rats, mice and rabbits) have to be killed. Among biologists and birders alike, these programs are usually met with great praise.