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Inside a Bald Eagle’s Nest: A Photographic Journey through the American Bald Eagle Nesting Season

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Starting in winter as the adults return to and repair their nest on the outskirts of Washington D.C. with a view of the Capitol, no less!) the book follows through mating and egg-laying, incubation and hatching, and the rearing of three young to successful fledging.

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Bird Litigation: Spotted Owl v. Barred Owl

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The Barred Owl is larger and more adaptable and it appears to out-compete Spotted Owl for food and other resources, likely causing declines in Spotted Owl populations. The plan was the subject of public comments and hearings, consultation with a bio-ethics expert , and an environmental impact statement. (A Fish & Wildlife Serv.,

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Birds of the West: An Artist’s Guide–A Book Review

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The Trumpeter Swans above, for example, winter in Washington’s Skagit Valley, where Hashimoto “attempted to capture the low light and soft grays of winter,” while also rejoicing in this conservation success story–in the early 1960’s the swan numbers in the Valley were down to 15 due to hunting, they now number 11,000.

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40 Ways to Help Lab Animals

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When you read stories in major newspapers and magazines such as the New York Times, Washington Post, and Newsweek, be wary of simplification, bias, and a tendency to support traditional views indifferent to animals’ interests. A valuable new resource has recently entered the information superhighway.

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We Interrupt Regularly Scheduled.

Animal Person

broke the news that Chiquita was represented by a powerful Washington law firm, Covington & Burling LLP, and its consultant, McLarty Associates (2). Tags: Activism Current Affairs Economics Ethics. The other hired gun for the coup government that has deep Clinton ties is (lobbyist) Bennett Ratcliff.” (1) 1) DemocracyNow!

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Deconstructing Slate's "Pepper" Series

Animal Person

There's a vague sense that perhaps he cares about the dogs or thinks that what he does to them might present an ethical dilemma, but the overwhelming feeling is that it's all worth it. Part III: Pepper Goes to Washington. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Language. Why should we euthanize Clayton and start over?

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Think Bush Is a Pro-Animal Environmentalist? Think Again!

Animal Ethics

The National Resources Defense Council's lawsuit alleges the Navy's sonar causes whales and other mammals to beach themselves." The court found that using mid-frequency active sonar violated the Coastal Zone Management Act and Bush exempted the Navy from a section of that act.

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