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Ligers in China

Critter News

A private zoo operator in Taiwan cross-bred lions and tigers, resulting in three "liger" cubs. One died and the other two were seized for sheltering at a research institution. Tags: zoos taiwan tigers lion endangered species. Both species are endangered and it is illegal to cross breed them. From Focus Taiwan.

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IFAW rescuers have mobilized to Japan

4 The Love Of Animals

The UN reports that more than 350,000 people are taking shelter in 2,300 evacuation centers in the affected areas. IFAW will also check in with the various groups associated with wildlife in zoos and rehabilitation centers to see if they need additional support with their animal care. will be channeled into Japan.

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What the Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Birds: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

What the Owl Knows is organized into nine chapters: introduction, adaptation (including vision and flight), research and researchers, vocalization, courtship and breeding, roosting and migration, cognition, and two chapters on owls and humans–captive owls (not zoos, educational owls) and owls in our cultural history.

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