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

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A new willingness among scientists to consider certain moral and ethical implications with respect to wild animals, where previously utilitarian ideas prevailed, including ideas of intrinsic value. Wilderness Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Air and Water Acts, and similar acts in Canada.

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Birding Shanghai in April 2024 (The Colors of Spring)

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Apparently, this bird enjoys sex outside of established relationships but less so with its formal partner. Black Redstarts are rare in Shanghai (in fact, this was the first one I have ever seen here) but not so in France.

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