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Birds In a Changing Climate: A Primer

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I think a lot of people know that climate change is not a positive thing, but do they know whats in it for wildlife? This is a Pika, a charismatic and beloved mammal found in high elevations in much of western North America. Whats in it for birds? This has repercussions across the food web.

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Dead Sea Lions in Puget Sound - Again

Critter News

Washington wildlife officials say eight sea lions have been found dead in the Puget Sound region in recent weeks — all apparently shot. KING-TV reports that both the state Department of Fish and Wildlife and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are investigating the deaths.

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Sperm Whales in Kaikoura

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What put this once small fishing town on the map was not birds but mammals, specifically whales and dolphins. Being a convenient stop between the ferry town of Picton and the city of Christchurch didn’t hurt, but it was the chance to get up close and personal with marine mammals that turned the place into a popular tourist destination.

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