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US may restrict oil drilling for bird protection

by Ali on March 8, 2010

The sage grouse, which has long roamed the plains in the western parts of the United States, needs to be protected. However, guarding the birds would entail cutting some developments in the country’s energy, according to the US Interior Department on Friday.
The protection of the bird is not covered by the Endangered Species Act. The [...]

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Desert bald eagles to be removed from their habitat

by Geoff on March 5, 2010

The desert bald eagles in Verde River, Arizona are being driven away from their federal habitat after a decision was made by the US Fish & Wildlife Service.
The agency said last week that their one year long assessment has revealed that the eagles are not qualified as a “distinct population segment”. Because of this, they [...]

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