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Recent Events Involving Our Public Lands Are Alarming

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White-tailed Antelope Squirrels at Joshua Tree National Park

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Amazingly for such a small creature it can tolerate body temperatures more than five degrees Celsius above normal without suffering ill effects, an adaptation that certainly helps it forage above ground for extended periods during the day before returning to its burrow to cool off. Check ‘em out if you get a chance!

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The Wildlife Rehabilitator’s Wish List

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They’d also have to pay for every aspect of care the injured bird requires, as well as the emotional suffering of the wildlife rehabilitator!”. That more rehab centers would accept non-natives, like pigeons house sparrows, and starlings,” wrote Charis in Oregon. Change in Attitude. “I Change in Government Attitude.

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The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and Who Pays for It

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Nelson, a Professor of environmental philosophy and ethics at Oregon State University, points out that recreational hunting was only one of several important factors that led to improved conservation in North America. As such, non-consumptive users have historically been viewed as lesser stakeholders in wildlife management decisions.

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From Today's New York Times

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Doesn’t he realize that he does not have to engage in this voluntary activity, which causes moral conflict for himself and suffering for the animals? Mr. Kristof is attuned to issues of human suffering and injustice. We know that animals suffer as well. And for poor people, higher prices would mean less meat in their diets.

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The Emotional Lives of Animals

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to live out their lives in peace, absent the abuse they had suffered in the entertainment industry. Nonetheless, Chino, a golden retriever who lived with Mary and Dan Heath in Medford, Oregon, and Falstaff, a 15-inch koi, had regular meetings for six years at the edge of the pond where Falstaff lived.

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When birds attack!

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In the event I’m in a life or death struggle with an Oregon Junco or a particularly feral Dunnock I’d rather my birding companion was at least nominally on my side. It is also worth clarifying that these attacks are not a “nuisance” People go to hospital suffering from eye injuries and falls from bikes.