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Owls, the debait

10,000 Birds

Inspire me to try a little harder to get that composition just right, to get that jaw-dropping moment. One wouldn’t tether a rabbit out to get a shot of a fox or a coyote, or is that somehow different? Photos that capture great behaviour, and the incredible beauty of birds. Should I worry about how those photos were obtained?

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Hard for Russian Veterinarians to Use Anesthesia Due to Russian Drug Laws

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After eight years of fighting a strict law that virtually bans an anesthetic essential for their work, Russia's veterinarians say they have nearly reached the end of their tether. In the last eight years, only 5 percent of vets have obtained licenses to be able to use it," says Irina Novozhilova, president of VITA, an animal rights group. "I

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Cyprus Delights – Part II

10,000 Birds

Until recently the cattle that grazed here were tethered, but they are now allowed to range freely, and by doing so they have opened up the marsh considerably, creating fine habitat. Several Blue-cheeked Bee-eaters were seen during our stay, but we only managed to see one that flew right over our heads.

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