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New Laws to Start in California

Critter News

New legislation in California increases the misdemeanor penalty for animal neglect and makes it a crime to sell a live animal on any street, highway, public right-of-way, parking lot, or carnival. California SB 917 Two new laws in Oregon and California prohibit the possession, sale, trade or distribution of shark fins.

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Birding by Volunteering

10,000 Birds

I bring this up not to boast (well, not much) but because I think that this approach to wildlife travel is somewhat neglected in birding circles. In Hawaii I stood on a beach as albatrosses fledged and Tiger Sharks prowled for the less successful ones. I’ll also take the opportunity to travel a bit.

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