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The Florida FWC illegally killed 34 pythons and one 10-year-old pregnant Boa constrictor

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He had a legal permit to own them (Conditional Species Permit), and had legally microchipped them according to FWC guidelines. " A lot of people have the opinion that snakes are "mindless" creatures, and that they can be treated with no consideration to their welfare. So why not worry about the welfare of a snake?

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Birding According to ChatGPT, Part II

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Many birders keep personal birding lists or life lists, documenting the species they have seen throughout their birding experiences. The concept of a big year gained significant attention through books, such as “The Big Year” by Mark Obmascik, which chronicled the experiences of birders participating in competitive big years.

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Ingrid Taylar: Bridging the Divide Between Cat and Bird Lovers

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If the experience of handing over that box can be transformative instead of alienating or shaming, there’s a possibility of change. With all of her photos, she follows NANPA ethical guidelines, putting the welfare of birds and other wild animals ahead of any image. .

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