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Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer

10,000 Birds

In Oregon, the Barred Owl is taking over Northern Spotted Owl territory and threatening that smaller bird’s survival. Other animal control issues that involve mass killing make for easier decisions, according to Peter P. There is evidence that toxoplasma leads, in humans, to an elevated risk of mental illness and depression.

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Flock to Marion

10,000 Birds

Hannah Buschert was first exposed to birds and birding during a required ornithology course at Oregon State University and she quickly caught the birding bug. It has had very few humans walk its soil and who have had little impact to this otherwise pristine nature. Which makes it a haven for seabirds….and and seabirders.

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The Emotional Lives of Animals

4 The Love Of Animals

Dogs are able to detect diseases such as cancer and diabetes and warn humans of impending heart attacks and strokes. In many ways, human emotions are the gifts of our animal ancestors. I also watched a red fox bury her mate after a cougar had killed him. Grief in magpies and red foxes: Saying goodbye to a friend.

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