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Altruism, Albatrosses, and Vicious Young Men

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The three young men returned to their friends, bragged about their exploits, and showed them trophies: metal banding tags, which members of the Pacific Rim Conservation had carefully placed on the albatrosses’ legs in order to keep track of individual birds. The young men had severed the birds’ legs in order to remove the tags.

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India Takes More Steps to Protect Tigers

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India is to amend its wildlife crime laws to protect the country's tigers, a government minister said. Nearly 80,000 to 100,000 families inhabiting core areas of tiger reserves will be relocated and given £12,500 each as part of the measures. Tags: India tigers wildlife endangered species. But is it enough?

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Portugal Deals with Same Issues Around Dogfighting

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In the Azores, where my family is from, I don't think there are any laws whatsoever. Tags: dog attacks portugal dog fighting. Plus, the government is demonizing certain breeds of dogs even though they are very much victims. At least they are doing something about it. I'm pretty shocked about that.

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Pet-Friendly Travel Tips

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Pet friendly hotels, campgrounds and other summer vacation facilities recognize that “family vacation” just wouldn’t be the same without Fido and Sylvester! Be sure to ask for a health certificate when you’re at the vet and all of your pet’s vaccination tags. June 16, 2011. VCA Animal Hospitals are located in 41 U.S. states: [link].

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What is the National Bird of Denmark?

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So far as I can determine the swan was not officially granted status as the national bird of Denmark by law but by a popular vote held by either Danish Television or Denmark Radio. Tags: denmark , mute swan , national bird , swans • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more!

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1st Annual Washington DC Week for the Animals

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Tags: events. Precious lives will be saved and communities transformed during this incredible week. 1st Annual Washington, DC Week for the Animals will build new relationships for the animals and people in a history-making manner.

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Soccer Player Kicks Owl on Field?

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It’s too bad that the owl had to die because the one team couldn’t keep it under control, but I feel even worse that this ass will more than likely not even receive a fine for this animal cruelty because Columbia has no laws on the subject. Video and desultory apology here.

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