10,000 Birds

JUNE 4, 2019

Just beyond a fence, a pair of rhino adults and one baby munched contentedly on hay. On large islands shaded with multiple trees, a family of orangutans and another of gorillas lounged in the green grass. Multiple varieties of ungulates jogged from place to place, while giant rhea birds stalked around looking for food.

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Geese Zoos Canada Rhinos 113

Critter News

DECEMBER 23, 2008

In some parts of Africa, rangers receive military training and equipment to defend animals (and themselves) from poachers in pursuit of elephants, rhinos, gorillas, and other endangered species. In Nicaragua, the army patrols beaches to protect sea turtle eggs. But now there is increasing talk of more far-reaching action.

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Central African Republic Protection Sea Turtles Rhinos 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 28, 2018

That year Congress passed the Lacey Act, followed by the tougher Weeks-McLean Act in 1913 and, five years later, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which protected not just birds but also their eggs, nests, and feathers 1. A newly created U.S. Why is this happening? People don’t respect wildlife.

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Hunting Hunters Gorillas Wolves 115