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APRIL 5, 2022

Vagrancy in Birds is organized into two major parts: (1) A detailed, 62-page synthesis of research and theory and (2) “Family Accounts,” 259 pages covering bird families from Struthionidae/Ostriches) to Thraupidae/Tanagers and allies (Clements is the taxonomic authority). Copyright © 2022 Alexander Lees and James Gilroy.

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Birds Compassion Eagles Science 263

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FEBRUARY 3, 2015

So, I welcomed the opportunity to read and review Flying Dinosaurs: How Fearsome Reptiles Became Birds , by John Pickrell, published in the United States by Columbia University Press. And, he places current research within a framework of paleontological history of intrigue, backstabbing, and name-calling feuds. (No, No feathers!

Mongolia 190

Mongolia Science Reptiles Indiana 190

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DECEMBER 17, 2014

But the tenets of the North American Model were developed in the 19th century, when wildlife ethics and science were a mere glimmer of what we understand today. The system was intended as a hunter-centric model, both guided by and benefitting consumptive interests. Consumptive & Non-consumptive Users.

Wildlife 247

Wildlife Coyotes Hunters Wolves 247

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MARCH 14, 2022

South Africa is their steward and have been declared Special Nature Reserves under the South African Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act in 2003, which restricts activities on the islands to research and conservation management. It is still volcanically active with researchers periodically discovering new flows.

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South Africa Mice Albatross Africa 264

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MARCH 14, 2011

For my new book, due out in 2012 from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, I’ve been researching sandhill crane hunting. Nationwide, wildlife watchers now outspend hunters 6 to 1. I’ve received letters and emails from a number of avid hunters who find the concept of shooting cranes repugnant.

2011 254

2011 Kentucky Tennessee Hunting 254

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

This bit of science is a nice final counterpoint to an account that has emphasized art, history, and literature. He effectively brings his point across by presenting facts and images and a little bit of hard science. The imaginary scenario is clearly taken from eyewitness accounts, but sources are not footnoted.

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2014 Killing Michigan Kentucky 161