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Casa Tangara dowii, Costa Rica: to claim our feathery gold

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In the 1960s, Efraín Chacón constructed a dirt trail [from San Gerardo de Dota] to the Pan-American Highway, and brought his family to build a house, to farm and fish for trout. Sometime later, it was already dark and I was in a bathroom when Serge knocked at the door: Look out, opossum at the feeder!

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The Wildlife Rehabilitator’s Wish List

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I wish people would start appreciating the misunderstood animals out there, like snakes and opossums,” wrote Elissa in New York. Monte in California agreed: “I’d like some time just to watch healthy wild families.”. Change in Attitude. “I Change in Government Attitude. Charitable Things. wrote Maryjane in Pennsylvania.

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Backyard Beneficiaries

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I’ve noted at least nine species of reptiles and amphibians, even our native opossum and squirrel. Over fifteen different butterflies frequent our yard now, but I’m certain there are more as I’m not that good with insects in general. Of course, various species of bats as well.

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