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How To (And Not To) Transport Wild Birds

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They showed me their wounds! The prize for presentation goes to the folks who delivered this very small opossum to Michelle Wellard in Philadelphia. “Almost restores your faith in humanity!” They were able to untangle him, but they took a few good talon hits in the process. She even slept with it.” ” I wrote.

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Tribute to War Heroes…at Both Ends of the Leash

4 The Love Of Animals

We all know about the bravery and sacrifices of our great men and women in uniform,” said Robin Ganzert, President and CEO of American Humane Association. Roselle was voted the top American Hero Dog in the American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards. We’re here to honor them, and the dogs who serve beside them.

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Rip Van Winkle’s Crow Killing Contest

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It also brings to mind the uncontested link between animal abuse and violent behavior toward fellow humans. Wounded birds were left to crawl away into the woods; sometimes, during breaks, children were encouraged to run across the field, scoop them up, and tear their heads off.

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A morning in a Kalahari Leopard’s life

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However two fossil riverbeds are situated within the South African sector of the park, the Nossob and the Auob and underground water along these riverbeds results in lusher vegetation thus attracting herds of ungulates and their ever-present predators. She then paced across the road and stood on the edge of a patch of taller grass.

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Black Bear

Animal Person

It’s the kind of place that helps you get past the human notion that we’re outside of nature—that there’s this divine, glorious thing called nature, and then there’s us, you know, way above it all and in charge. I had developed the arrogant attitude that my existential plight was unique among humans.

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