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Urban Birding in San Diego

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In between showers, we were able to go investigate a bit and we found a few Blue-gray Gnatcatchers , fishing Osprey , and chickadees. Multi-million-dollar homes, fancy restaurants, rugged swimming, California sea lions, and close-up looks at some birds. A few rain showers passed which caused us to run for the nature center and cover.

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Dead Sea Lions in Puget Sound - Again

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Washington wildlife officials say eight sea lions have been found dead in the Puget Sound region in recent weeks — all apparently shot. KING-TV reports that both the state Department of Fish and Wildlife and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are investigating the deaths.

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The Gas Station Bird

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For instance, you can own a lion in Alabama, but not in California. No guarantees, but in this case the agency had already given the owner a warning and was responsive and willing to investigate complaints. They can spend a little more money and effort, and get an Exhibitor Permit for public display. Banner photo by Ingrid Taylar.

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Forensics Used to Solve Wildlife Crime in India

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In India, f orensic tests helped establish guilt in the killing of 10 endangered lions. Between February and March 2007, 10 lions were killed by poachers in three different incidents at the Gir National Park (GNP) which houses 360 Asiatic lions, the only surviving population in the wild. The link was clearly established.

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San Francisco Zoo Struggles After Tiger Attack

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Animal experts descended for investigations of their own, and employee morale sank to an all- time low. The lion house, which provided sleeping cages for all the zoo's big cats, was shut down. The zoo's budget fell into the red as it tried to recover. Now, facing a $2.2 The Dhaliwals were awarded $900,000.

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Tribes and Birds of the Lower Omo Valley by Adam Riley

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These vast and rugged lands of savanna, hills, gorges and rivers still protect some of Ethiopia’s largest extant herds of typical African savanna game, including African Elephant, African Buffalo, Giraffe, Lion, Leopard, African Wild Dog and numerous species of grazers. Yellow-billed Stork.

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