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Chongming Island in winter

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Population density is far lower than in most parts of the city, and public transportation is limited – probably bad news for the people living on the island, but good news for the birds. In contrast, Little Egrets almost seem to revel in their high visibility (when they do not suffer from winter depression).

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The Final Days of the Danube backwaters in Belgrade: Chinese Belt and Road Initiative is coming to Serbia

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In late November 2019, Veljko Kovacevic, Serbian Assistant Minister for Water Transport, announced (source – news in Serbian ): “…the location upstream of Pupin’s Bridge [Beljarica], with the construction of an industrial-technological park in [nearby] Borca, together with partners from China, has the greatest potential.

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University of Iowa Animal Lab Goes Underground

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The links would mean researchers would never have to transport animals above ground, said Jordan Cohen, interim U of I vice president for research. Poor, poor long-suffering animal researchers. Advertisement. I'm so sorry (actually, I'm not), but I have no patience for the sob story. They only want to help people.as

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Some Good News In NJ Farm Animals Case

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The court upheld regulations permitting pig and calf confinement, the transport of ill and injured cattle, and force molting of birds. Department of Agriculture (NJDA) was ordered to readdress a number of its mandated standards for farmed animal treatment.

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Rescue for the rescuer.

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your personal life starts to suffer as a result of taking on the animals suffering. you stop having fun because you feel guilty when there are so many animals currently suffering. Following is a telepathic conversation I experienced while transporting dogs to a rescue. you lose interest in social activities and friends.

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From Today's New York Times

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By carrying out a slaughter system that greatly reduces the suffering of chickens, Bell & Evans and Mary’s Chickens show that animal welfare and good business go hand in hand. While ever more consumers are going vegetarian or vegan, almost every consumer is demanding that companies take steps to reduce animal suffering. 25, 2010

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Lightning Storms and Eagles

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The eagle was so hypothermic I was reluctant to put her in a transport box. We all thought the kindest approach would be to end her suffering, but then…she raised her head and looked directly at me. I put a blanket over her shoulders, as if she were an injured, elderly person, and carried her back to the truck.

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