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British-Funded Lab Under Investigation in Malaysia

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Malaysia, under pressure from animal rights activists, is going to investigate Progenix Labs. If animal testing cannot be conducted in the United States or Europe, I see no reason why they should be allowed here," Abdul Aziz was quoted as saying.

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Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of June 2017?

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Considering that this Sunday is Father’s Day in the United States, this emphasis on bird parenting is fitting. Corey will be birding around Queens and may find time to investigate an intriguing tern colony. Every year, I try to drag my own kids out on a Father’s Day hike with varying levels of success. Wish me luck.

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Whooping Cranes Shot and Killed in Kentucky

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The mated pair was passing through the area last fall as part of Operation Migration , an effort to restore a migrating population of the birds to the eastern United States. Authorities said the deaths occurred in November but delayed the announcement in order to conduct an investigation and assemble a reward for information.

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Eagle Deaths by Wind Turbines Increasing, Study Finds

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A recent study has documented a rise in the number of turbine-related eagle deaths in the United States. . Justice Department is investigating seven of the deaths, since they violate federal law. Except for birds, that is. The increase seems to parallel the wind-energy industry’s expansion, according to the authors.

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Field Guide to North American Flycatchers: Kingbirds and Myiarchus: A Field Guide Review

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Sixteen species that have been recorded in the United States are covered: six Myiarchus flycatchers and ten Kingbird ( Tyrannus ) flycatchers. There is also a section on Hybrids.

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Clemson Researcher Investigates Impacts of Cages on Laying Hens

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Nearly 95 percent of the 90 billion table eggs produced in the United States come from high-density cage systems. More is at stake than just the comfort of chickens, though the well-being of 284 million U.S. laying hens is no small matter. The value of all egg production in 2007 was $6.68

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University of Utah Cited by Dept. of Agriculture

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They received citations for animal welfare infractions, although apparently few of these infractions overlap with PETA claims from an undercover investigation. Tags: animal research utah university of utah undercover investigation PETA. You decide. From the Deseret News.

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