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Wild animals among us

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Bats, peregrine falcons and other animals are increasingly finding their way into urban areas. The growth of urban wildlife is caused by the changing attitudes regarding the relationship between civilization and nature. In addition, the loss of habitat is causing wildlife to move closer to human domains.

Author: Dileo, Michael
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1996
Environmental aspects, Urban fauna, Urban animals

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What animals really think

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An excerpt from 'The Parrot's Lament' is presented. Animal intelligence and the abilities of animals to think out solutions to problems is discussed. Animal intelligence can be judged from both positive and devious behaviour.

Author: Linden, Eugene
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 2000
Excerpt, The Parrot's Lament (book), Animal intelligence

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Is the tiger doomed?

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Tiger populations in Asia are rapidly decreasing because of habitat lost and pouching. Efforts to protect tigers should focus on eliminating the illicit trade of tiger products and on preserving its natural habitats.

Author: Linden, Eugene
Publisher: Reader's Digest Magazines Ltd.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1995
Protection and preservation, Wildlife conservation, Tigers

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