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Eagle Deaths by Wind Turbines Increasing, Study Finds

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A recent study has documented a rise in the number of turbine-related eagle deaths in the United States. . The increase seems to parallel the wind-energy industry’s expansion, according to the authors. It’s worth noting that these numbers are self-reported, so researchers assume that actual death totals are higher.

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Galápagos: A Natural History, Second Edition–A Book Review

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In addition to these changes in classification and distribution, there are larger issues that may play a role in the overall future of the Galápagos as a protected area; conservationists are facing increasing pressure from the tourism industry and the international fishing industry.

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Feeding Wild Birds in America: Culture, Commerce & Conservation: A Book Review by a Curious Bird Feeder

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And, few insights into the economic side of what is essentially a profitable industry. Each decade of the 20th century is then explored, taking a close look at the development of wild bird feeding as an industry and a hobby, grounding trends within larger world events. But, not a lot of information about how this national passion (52.8

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Group Pursues Investigation of US Labs

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researchers for allegedly filing fraudulent documents and performing nearly identical experimentation in violation of federal regulations, the organization said in a news release. The animal research industry is just as unregulated as Wall Street was before the current economic crisis," said Michael A. "The

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At Sea With the Marine Birds of the Raincoast: A Book Review

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This is the story of Fox’s experiences on board the Achiever, the research vessel of the Raincoast Conservation Foundation. It’s a small group of 10 to 12 researchers and crew members, and Fox is the sole person responsible for the bird surveys. Northern Fulmar, image courtesy of Peter Hodum.

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The Australian Bird Guide: A Review

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Authored by three writers– Peter Menkhorst, Danny Rogers, Rohan Clarke—and three artistis– Jeff Davies, Peter Marsack & Kim Franklin, developed over nine years under the auspices of CSIRO Publishing, a unit of Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, The Australian Bird Guide offers unprecedented comprehensiveness (..)

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A long way from nowhere

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Our location meant that during the height of the pearling industry here the Pearling Masters sent their “whites&# to be laundered in Singapore by sea, as that was the fastest option! For a researcher to get from Broome to Beijing it would take over 30 hours, as you would be required to fly south first!

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