A survey of power lines in four Western states found bullet fragments and shotgun pellets in most of the dead birds that were collected.
Tag: your-feed-animals
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This Whale May Win the Prize for Longest Pregnancy in Mammals
Bowhead whales may carry their babies for as long as 23 months, although more research is needed to confirm the finding.
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This Fossil Is a Freeze-Frame of a Mammal Fighting a Dinosaur
It’s like a man-bites-dog story from prehistoric times, although researchers had to take steps to verify that it was not a forgery.
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‘They’re Outsmarting Us’: Birds Build Nests from Anti-Bird Spikes
Strips of sharp metal pins are meant to keep birds away from buildings. Some birds are stealing them to build their nests.
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A Sea Otter Is Stealing Surfboards Near Santa Cruz, California
California wildlife officials are hoping to apprehend a 5-year-old sea otter, who has a knack for riding the waves after committing longboard larceny.