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Canadian Sentenced for Ivory Smuggling

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The sentence follows a long running international investigation by special agents of the U.S, Fish and Wildlife Service, wildlife officials from Environment Canada and the U.S. Tags: ivory canada us fish and wildlife africa smuggling us. Attorney's Office in Cleveland, Ohio. Siyam plead guilty in a U.S.

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The Joy of Bird Feeding: A Book Review by a Birder who Loves Her Feeder Birds

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I understand that Carpenter is the founder of Wild Birds Unlimited, believes in his stores and its employees’ expertise, and the products they sell. Fish and Wildlife Service states that almost 59.1 I think the discerning reader will understand that there are other bird feeding stores and items they could also purchase.

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Great Tit Telomeres, Baby Talk, Brainy Birds

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Urban environments are expanding rapidly, and with urbanization come both challenges and opportunities for wildlife. Songbirds first listen to and memorize the sound of adult songs and then undergo a period of vocal practice–in essence, babbling–to master the production of song.”.

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“Valley of the Wild Geese”: Glengoyne 15 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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So, “glen” is easy enough, but unless you’re well versed in Scots Gaelic toponyms, decoding the names of the many “Glen-” whiskies out there in full requires a bit more investigation. Today, whisky production at Glengoyne is entirely legal, open and aboveboard.

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Bird Litigation: Eagle Tails and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act

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Fish and Wildlife Service (“FWS”) met Defendants Crooked Arm and Shane in Montana, as part of “Operation Hanging Rock,” an investigation into the unlawful sale of migratory bird feathers. Another investigation — Operation Silent Wilderness — also resulted in a number of MBTA prosecutions.

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