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Hawking for Nighthawks

10,000 Birds

Farmers keep their livestock in this wetland also. Two species of icterids populated the area, the presence of either was a direct indicator of the degree of water present. But for the time being we occupied ourselves observing two invasive species – Common Waxbills and Tricolored Munias. Great Blue Heron. Common Waxbills.

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Protecting Your Pets from Pests and Disease

4 The Love Of Animals

A lot of very important information for pet owners, especially as we go into the summer season. Mosquitoes bite humans and animals with no regard to species, and they bring along a number of illnesses. As a pet owner, you will be obviously concerned about the safety and well-being of your beloved pet. Heartworms.

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“Hawk” vs. Hawk

10,000 Birds

Syngenta advises users to “NOT place baits in locations which are accessible to pets, domestic animals, livestock or birds” or to “contaminate dams, waterways and drains with the bait or its used container.” Motomco also makes “Jaguar” and “Tomcat,” complete with cat icons, of course.

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Environmental Groups Call For End To USDA Wildlife Killing

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Animals killed also include threatened and endangered species, a number which has steadily increased since 2005. The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Services shows that most livestock losses come from weather, disease, illness, and birthing problems, and not predation.

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