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Uncovered Reports Show Three Research Labs Fined for Violations

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Here's the Honor Roll from Fox News. 2) Charles River Laboratories, Sparks and Reno, NV: Two primates undergoing surgical procedures were handled improperly. The USDA also entered an out-of-court $10,000 financial settlement with Charles River for a May, 2008 when too-hot temperatures led to the deaths of 32 primates.

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Tribes and Birds of the Lower Omo Valley by Adam Riley

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The Ethiopian population of this little known, long-bearded primate forms an isolated population restricted to this area, so this was a very satisfying find. As the sky turned rosy with dawn, we stopped for some excellent additions to our burgeoning bird list.

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Ethiopia’s Endemics

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Ethiopian Wolf Also known as the Simien Wolf or Fox, this long-legged canid is an ancient relict of former times when Timber Wolves had more expansive ranges. Spending time sitting in amongst massive grazing herds of 500 or more of these primates and observing their fascinating interactions is one of the highlights of Ethiopia.

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Collaborative List – November 2019

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Kibale Forest NP–Primate Lodge. Fox Sparrow – Passerella iliaca. 28 Nov 2019. Musk Duck – Biziura lobata. 28 Nov 2019. Green-throated Sunbird – Chalcomitra rubescens. 27 Nov 2019. Chubb’s Cisticola – Cisticola chubbi. UG-Hoima-Kabarole (0.6541,30.2827). 27 Nov 2019. Redhead – Aythya americana.

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