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Dead Sea Lions in Puget Sound - Again

Critter News

Here's the whole story from the Washington Post National. Washington wildlife officials say eight sea lions have been found dead in the Puget Sound region in recent weeks — all apparently shot. I don't know whether these are disgruntled fishermen or regular jerks. Investigators say they do not know who is responsible.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

No wildlife species, especially a migratory one shared in common by many nations, can withstand commercial hunting without end. Commercial hunting of wildlife was always a losing proposition on land. Chandler Washington, Nov. To the Editor: “ Last Act for the Bluefin ” (editorial, Nov. 9) has it right.

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Stalking a Kiwi Icon

10,000 Birds

Hes previously poked albatrosses with sticks in Hawaii, provided target practice for gulls in California, chased monkeys up and down hills Uganda, wrestled sharks in the Bahamas and played God with grasshopper genetics in Namibia. Share Your Thoughts « Crossley Giveaway Reminder Bird Deaths in Washington D.C. Thanks for visiting!