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Lightning Storms and Eagles

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The eagle was so hypothermic I was reluctant to put her in a transport box. Even as a veteran wildlife rehabilitator, I could scarcely believe the sight before me. In mammals, maggots eat only dead tissue and are occasionally used to debride wounds. If there is an entrance wound, there is an exit wound.

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

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Mites will eventually kill the bird. Call and transport the bird to a bird rehabber ASAP. Even if you do not see an obvious wound, cat or dog saliva, which is full of nasty bacteria, can still get into a bird’s eyes/orifices and will eventually kill the bird; it will just die more slowly and painfully.

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Falakhe’s Story

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The day before, the day I arrived, was a transport day, and that meant the pack hadn’t been seen in the afternoon. And the two species were not inclined to get on, by which I mean that Lions will kill other large predators including Painted Wolves. Support Wildlife ACT in supporting them.

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Transit in Dubai

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Many people find themselves with a few hours to kill during transit and could potentially add a few ticks to their trip list as they pass through. Security is taken very seriously in the aviation business and discretion is better than having to explain yourself to tightly wound security personnel.

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