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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. Agonizing quandaries concerning invasive species are well-known to wildlife biologists.

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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. None of the three voyagers made landfall due to poor weather and dangerous conditions.

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The Emotional Lives of Animals

4 The Love Of Animals

I also watched a red fox bury her mate after a cougar had killed him. I wondered what in the world he’d brought back and discovered the wet ball of fur was a very young bunny. One, then another, flew off and brought back pine needles and twigs and laid them by his body. Photo by Paul Huber.

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