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RATS, Raptors, and Reckitt Benckiser

10,000 Birds

A poisoned rodent can kill whatever eats it, and death by poison is a very bad way to go. Three companies refused to comply: Reckitt Benckiser, Liphatech, and Spectrum Group. EPA began cancellation proceedings, and at the eleventh hour Liphatech and Spectrum Group pulled the most dangerous of their products from the shelves.

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At Least Five Dead Whales Around Bay Area

Critter News

It looks like they are getting killed by ships as they try to eat krill. Researchers say the animals appear to be following abundant swarms of krill - the tiny, shrimp-like creatures that make up whales' favorite food group - right into the path of ship traffic. Really sad.

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