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Flights of Passage: a book review

10,000 Birds

After a good introduction called “The Miracle of Migration,” the substance of the book is organized not by strict taxonomy, but by “loose association” into six sections: Wildfowl and Diving Birds, Seabirds, Shorebirds and Waders, Songbirds, Raptors and Owls, and “Other Bird Migrations.”. A “broad spectrum,” indeed.

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The Endangered Andean Flamingo

10,000 Birds

The status of its preferred wetlands throughout the year dictates movements that often results in a nomadic lifestyle. Conservation organizations such as the Flamingo Specialist Group is actively trying to inform the public on the vulnerability of flamingos. This may include long distance movements in short periods of time.

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Walk for Farm Animals Scheduled for this Fall

Critter News

. – July 28, 2011 – This fall, thousands of people in more than 35 cities across North America will gather for the 2011 Walk for Farm Animals, a series of fun, community-focused events that promote kindness to animals and raise vital funds to support the lifesaving work of Farm Sanctuary, the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization.

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Best Personalized Clipboards With Storage For Nurses

The Nerdy Nurse

A personalized clipboard with storage will keep you organized and help you distinguish your nursing clipboard from those of your colleagues. The post Best Personalized Clipboards With Storage For Nurses appeared first on The Nerdy Nurse.

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Do Snowy Owls really belong in genus Bubo?

10,000 Birds

We certainly do know from birds and other organisms that the most closely related organisms are not always the most similar physically, if one member of the pair has experienced strong adaptive pressure.

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Hope for Hen Welfare

Critter News

About Farm Sanctuary Farm Sanctuary, the nation's leading farm animal protection organization, promotes legislative, policy, and individual lifestyle changes to help farm animals. Farm Sanctuary’s shelters in New York and California provide lifelong care for rescued farm animals.

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Animal Welfare Act Inadequate for Farm Animals

Critter News

Unlike domestic animals, there are minimal organizations or lobbyists to defend these animals, therefore leaving public opinion to be shaped only by the insincere comments of the cattle industry. While a nationwide vegan or vegetarian lifestyle change is highly unlikely, the abuse can be maintained through increased government regulation.