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Is my Rhino Still Alive?

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On average, over 100 rhinos were illegally killed each month. The official statistics don’t include baby rhino that died after their mothers were poached, nor do they include rhino that died during botched poaching attempts when the poachers were unable to remove the horn.

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Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve: the Tiger Afternoon

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Unaware of the cruel statistics, Telia slowly walks through the water disappearing towards the next cove, behind now golden grass of the evening.

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Environmental Groups Call For End To USDA Wildlife Killing

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In 2008, the Environmental Protection Agency charged Wildlife Services for its illegal placement of a sodium cyanide M-44 (a highly lethal booby trap) on public land, which harmed a U.S. The aerial gunning program has killed at least 10 agents and injured 28 more. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist and killed his dog.

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A Connecticut Yankee Goes to Washington: Senator George P. McLean, Birdman of the Senate

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Prepared by the Audubon Society with statistics, Greeley was able to link bird protection to crop protection, making it a food conservation priority and thus a war issue. At one point, Democratic Senator James Reed, his longtime enemy, opposed discussion of the act, saying only war-related issues should be on the Senate floor.