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Ducks are no longer a conservation bright spot. Stop hunting them.

I was dazzled the first time I saw the flamboyant crests of the hooded merganser ducks in the lagoon in the nature preserve near my apartment. Their courtship dance was impressive—the ducks drop their tails in the water, extending their bodies almost upright while flapping their wings and bobbing their heads. Their antics made the […]

In Our View on March 24, 2025

Protect wildlife by delaying your fall garden cleanup 

In Our View on November 10, 2023

Put autumn leaves to good use by composting

In Our View on October 18, 2023

Real world should reject fake grass

In Our View on October 17, 2023

It’s the fall feeding frenzy for bears; don’t provide a menu at your house

In Our View on October 5, 2023

Bringing Gen Z into the vegan fold for animals

In Our View on September 18, 2023

Come to the rescue: Adopt pets and spay/neuter as euthanasia spikes 

In Our View on September 5, 2023