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On THE DOG WHO COULDN'T STOP LOVING

Animal Person

Masson tells Benjy's story--and Benjy stories--while explaining his theory about the mutual domestication of dogs and humans. You may know that dog/human coevolution has been a popular topic in the past decade, and if so, this might help: Masson "takes E. The point is that, as Chapter 3 is titled, "Dogs Make Us Human."

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Wisconsin Falconer Legally Traps Snowy Owl

10,000 Birds

Falconers must always keep their birds somewhat wild so if they get separated or the bird flies off never to return, it can still survive on it’s own without human intervention. When you see a falconer transporting their bird or walking with a group, the bird might be in a dark crate or hooded. Many get their birds from breeders.

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Remotest Endemic Birds

10,000 Birds

How difficult is the place to reach in terms of planes, trains and automobiles? How far is the closest human settlement? Well yes, but all of the planet’s tall mountains are relatively close to some form of human habitation. Basically, if you can fly or drive there, it doesn’t count.

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