Friday, February 27, 2009

WILDLIFE NEWS OF THE DAY - 022709

First up in wildlife news today, a couple of stories that are for the birds: a birdwatcher provides details on the 50-yard-dash champion of the bird world; and a commentator voices a supportive opinion of vultures in their removal of animal carcasses. Debate is ratcheting up in communities near Yellowstone National Park as wolves begin to broaden their territory; while a golf course in Idaho came up with an innovative way to keep Canadian geese away. Peace officers in Iowa have decided to take a wait-and-see attitude with a female coyote who seems more interested in love than war; but people in a Massachusetts neighborhood are counseling reexamination of current rules and regs regarding wildlife. Residents of a town near San Diego report increased numbers of coyote attacks on pets; while the next article provides more details on the Denver Parks and Recreation Department's plans to spook coyotes. A Georgia Wildlife Biologist shares his thoughts on skunks and raccoons in that region; but while many people have cats as pets, there aren't many who want the type this lady is interested in! And finally, curiosity nearly killed the Octopus, as one flexed its muscles with a result of Biblical proportions (think the Great Flood) at Santa Monica Pier Aquarium!

Bird sighting: Spot the dashing Cooper's hawk

Dead to rights: In defense of buzzards

Wolf strays from Yellowstone to Eagle County

Fake coyotes keep away geese at Warm Springs Golf Course in Boise

Police eye coyote roaming near Cedar Falls school

Raynham Massachusetts coyote hazard calls for new strategy in conservation law

Coyote Ugly: Man Sees More Attacks In Alpine

Crews In Denver Try To Scare Coyotes Away

Kammermeyer: It's breeding season

Woman seeks permit to keep mountain lion

Octopus opens valve, floods Santa Monica aquarium

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