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“Hawk” vs. Hawk

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Syngenta warns that “Talon” is “hazardous to dogs, cats, pigs, poultry and other wildlife.” In addition to killing birds of prey, brodifacoum has also killed coyotes, grey foxes, red foxes, kit foxes, mountain lions, bobcats, black bears, Pacific fishers, and other animals, including domestic dogs and cats.

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The Great Bustard Search is On (1)

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In breeding season grazing cattle may walk through the nest, breaking the eggs, while wild and domestic pigs may eat both eggs and chicks. Not the strictly protected bustards, but Red Foxes, Brown Hares, Pheasants , as well as Hooded Crows and Rooks. What treats do they face? What is the latest outcome of all this?

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Finally. Jasmine the Greyhound

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It wouldn’t matter if it was a puppy, a fox cub, a rabbit or, any other lost or hurting Animal, Jasmine would peer into the box or cage and, where possible, deliver a welcoming lick. She has done the same with the fox and badger cubs, she licks the rabbits and guinea pigs and even lets the birds perch on the bridge of her nose.”

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Invasive species in Australia

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European Red Foxes were brought into Australia in the 1850′s for recreational hunting and soon spread rapidly. The First Fleet were also responsible for the arrival of pigs that have become feral and inhabit approximately 40% of Australia and cause competition for water and generally damage all pasture.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Common sense tells us not to put the foxes in charge of the henhouse, but politicians repeatedly deny common sense in favor of the needs of special-interest groups. If we cannot separate government from economic special-interest groups, then we will continue down the same path we are on. Peters Paso Robles, Calif., Peters Paso Robles, Calif.,