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for Friend O’ Wildlife Vol. 19 Issue 5, Nov-Dec 1975
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Whooper crane juveniles have been transplanted in the nests of sandhill cranes, living alongside their foster parents in order to learn to forage and fly. Researchers hope the whooping cranes will adopt the migration patterns of the sandhill crane and flourish when old enough to mate.
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Many believe the Endangered Species Act of 1973 has seen a lack of progress in implementation due to insufficient funding and personnel. However, despite certain limitations, several states have already begun cooperative agreements, species have been added to list, while others have been de-listed.
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Florida bass were recently introduced in North Carolina waters, but their growth has been less than native species of large-mouth bass. Researchers are continuing to monitor these differences in hopes the introduced species will thrive.
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A precedent setting decision on waterfowl hunting has been handed down in a US District Court. Previously, an injunction had been filed by seven animal protection groups to prevent the hunting of snow geese, which also charged the Department of the Interior with non-compliance in its responsibilities to protect migratory birds. However, the injunction was denied, reaffirming support for the US Fish and Wildlife Service and its interpretation of the laws and activities.
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A small dark goose that spends most of its lifetime on the sea, the Atlantic Brant has seen a recovery in population numbers in just two years. This bump in population has allowed the hunting season to reopen, but only for a short period of time.
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The Southside Electric Cooperative of Virginia is researching the application of a complex conventional and pumped storage hydro-electric plants on the main-stem of the Roanoke River and its major tributaries. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission opposes these water development projects due to adverse affects on the fisheries resources, which also compromises outdoor recreational activities in the area.
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In the Piedmont of North Carolina, anglers may not know that they can catch a gamefish that many other anglers in the world will never see. The Roanoke bass is found only a few streams in Virginia and North Carolina, and serves as an excellent prize.