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We’re Not Racists, So Why Aren’t There More Birders Of Color?

10,000 Birds

My anger at the TSA is that I think the grope is a violation of my civil rights, low wage employees get to legally do to me something that any other stranger could be arrested for and I see it as bad theater meant to make me feel safe. If only I was a minority, I’m sure that law enforcement would treat me way better.&#

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Are Thai Temple Tigers Drugged?

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{accuses} the temple of illegally trafficking and mistreating the tigers, allegations that the temple emphatically denies. Robyn Shelby, a law student from California, has been volunteering at the temple for seven months and told ABC News, "I haven't seen anything that I don't agree with, and I am very big on animal rights.

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The Falcon Thief: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

We then switch to Andy McWilliam, a genial investigator with the National Wildlife Crime Unit, who combines the skill of a life doing police work with a deep appreciation for the importance of Great Britain’s wildlife laws. And, some background on those laws, both in the United Kingdom and the United States.

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