Tiger of the air: the great horned owl, North America's common 'big owl,' measuring 25 inches long, is a fierce bird of prey indeed

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The horned owl's hooked beak, keen vision and broad silent wing strokes make it the most aggressive North American bird of prey. It mainly eats rabbits, squirrels and small rodents. Other body adaptations of this bird include razor sharp talons and a reversible fourth toe for grasping and carrying.

Personal narratives, Behavior, Birds of prey, Raptors (Birds), Owls, Horned owl, Great horned owl

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Fighting for the farm: how a group of citizens simply said 'no' to development and 'yes' to small-town values, hands-on-education and rural preservation

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The Leslies wanted to save the 60-acre Morris Farm near Wiscasset, ME, when they learned that real estate developers had already made an offer for it. How they and people from the surrounding small towns were able to buy the farm and set up a conservation and public education program, is discussed.

Management, Prevention, Cover Story, Appreciation, Real estate development, Public participation, Community development, Farms, Small, Small farms, Leslie, Seaver

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Breeds apart: Kelmscott Farm and the importance of raising rare livestock

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Kelmscott Farm in Lincolnville Center, Maine breeds rare and endangered livestock such as Cotswold sheep, Narragansett Turkeys, and the Fell Pony.

Maine, Livestock breeders

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