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Moon Bears Rescued from Bile Farm in Vietnam

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It's great that they were saved, but t hey arrived at the rescue center in wretched condition. Please note that the illegal bile farm was Taiwanese-owned. Thank Animals Asia for the rescue. Moon bears are rare, which makes this all the sadder. Again, the China connection.

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Migration and More: A Bird News Update

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Don’t put off that birding trip to Ghana on your to-do list—if trends continue, illegal logging may leave you with nothing left to see. ” Lastly, another September 11th has passed, and with it another round of duty for NYC Audubon volunteers who help rescue birds caught in the “Tribute in Light” memorial.

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Power Companies and Springtime Tree Removal

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Jochen Roeder, a former fellow 10,000 Birds writer who lives in Germany, says according to EU nature conservation directives it’s illegal to cut down trees during the spring and summer unless they are checked by an expert for nesting birds or resting bats. No wildlife rescue required. Ah, Europe!

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Even Eagles Aren’t Immune …

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The ruling is important because as recently as three years ago, several Hopi were prosecuted for illegally killing eagles. Google came to the rescue , helping the hapless fisher and his family figure out how to free the eagle. Bald Eagle in Brevard County, by Nate Swick.

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Can Nature Take Care of Itself?

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Rehabilitators also cooperate with law enforcement on illegal activity, and even monitor emerging diseases in avian species. Likely not, but one rescued bird can teach the public in a way we cannot. Will all rescued animals survive to have a happy ending? Is that individual bird vital to the world as a whole?

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Spotlight: Maureen Eiger – To Intervene or Not to Intervene?

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Ok, so you’ve rescued a bird. It is illegal to keep a wild bird. If you have the desire to rescue and feed baby birds, become a volunteer with a federally permitted bird rehabber; we can always use the help! Did you know a bird’s body has the ability to seal a small puncture wound within minutes? Find a box.

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Recent Events Involving Our Public Lands Are Alarming

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Or maybe something closer to home like the American Bird Conservancy or a wildlife rescue organization like the Marine Mammal Center or International Bird Rescue. Without adequate funding, habitats are not restored, invasive species are left unchecked, poaching and other illegal activities occur and our nation’s wildlife suffers 1.

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