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The Nonessential Whooping Crane

10,000 Birds

So, one might surmise, it’s OK if they get shot by hunters thinking they’re sandhill cranes? What could motivate gunmen (I cannot call them hunters) in two states to deliberately kill North America’s tallest and most critically endangered bird? Do all hunters realize that? It gives one to wonder why this designation was made.

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Wildlife Rehabilitator War Wounds

10,000 Birds

Most of mine are small mammals,” said Denise Hunter. It was swollen and sore for two weeks.”. “I’ve been working with eagles and raptors for over 40 years,” says Marge Gibson. And the only scar I have is from a Double-crested Cormorant who turned his head and bit my wrist when I released him.”.