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26861
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A recent study, sponsored by the National Rifle Association, discovered that elk can distinguish safety orange from other colors and may have better color perception than biologists previously thought. Despite this discovery, the chances of success are not diminished for skilled outdoorsmen. The orange vests do diminish a hunter’s chances of being mistaken for an elk.
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26862
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A three-year study was conducted to determine the status and ecology of bobcats in North Carolina. Due to the accelerating rate of land use changes, the types of habits necessary to sustain bobcat populations needed to be identified. Results will be analyzed and used to aid management decisions.
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26863
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Homeowners who invest in energy-saving additions to their homes without the proper knowledge may be exposed to indoor air pollution. In modern tightly-sealed houses, the inside air is replaced only about once every ten hours. Pollutants trapped in the air can account for substantial and premature mortality.
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26864
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The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission voted to start preliminary construction work on the boating access area at the Roanoke River, at the U.S. 258 bridge connecting Halifax and Northampton counties. The funds were made possible by the three-cent gas tax enacted by the 1981 General Assembly.
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26865
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Many species of birds are endangered because of destruction of their habitats. Warren B. King, chairman of the U.S. Section of the International Council for Bird Preservation, cites the Mauritius parakeet, Spanish imperial eagle, and imperial woodpecker as examples of near-extinct bird populations.
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26866
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The hunting of migratory gamebirds without webs between their toes, such as doves and rails, would require a special stamp if the Webless Migratory Gamebird Research Fund and Permit Act is passed by Congress. This would provide wildlife biologists with funding to gather information on the migration and population of these gamebirds.
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26867
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The population of wild turkeys in the United States has increased due to restocking programs and effective wildlife management. The National Wild Turkey Federation is selling limited edition stamps and art prints to raise money for continued turkey research and management. This year’s stamp was designed by acclaimed wildlife artist David A. Maass.
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26868
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River otters, one of the largest members of the weasel family, are found throughout most of North Carolina. Although popular information on otters is abundant, there are very few scientific facts about their biology, population status, and ecology. Biologists at North Carolina State University are studying the otters to inform management.
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26869
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The National Wildlife Federation and other conservation groups are supporting legislation that will reduce federal subsidies for development of barrier islands. This would save tax dollars and curtail destruction of barrier islands, such as the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
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26870
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The National Wildlife Federation listed North Carolina as a state extremely vulnerable to the harmful effects of acid rain. The harsh acidity levels put fisheries and soil at risk.
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26871
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The National Park Service has proposed changes in the official route for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, which passes through North Carolina and thirteen other states. Changes in the route include relocations of rights-of-way. These changes were negotiated with affected landowners, trail clubs, and government representatives in the Park Service trail protection program.
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26872
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Many of the nation’s best remaining wildlife habitats are threatened by uncontrolled population growth and development. A report by the National Wildlife Federation examined ten endangered habitats in need of federal protection. These areas include the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Columbia River Basin, California Desert, Chesapeake Bay, Mississippi Delta, Adirondack Lakes, prairie potholes, tallgrass prairies, and barrier islands of the East and Gulf Coast.
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26873
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Sport hunting has increasingly come under attack by those who believe that it is cruel, damaging to wildlife populations, or both. Conservationists emphasize that, if we don’t slow the rate of habitat loss, none of us, whether hunter or non-hunter, will have abundant wildlife to enjoy.
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26874
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Two bills have proposed to establish a national artificial reef program that could benefit both fin and shell fishermen in the Atlantic. In addition to enhancing the marine environment, artificial reefs are also appealing because of the large amounts of waste materials they utilize.
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26875
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The American Woodcock, also known as the Timberdoodle, is a bird that migrates to coastal North Carolina over the winter. Researchers from North Carolina State University are banding woodcocks to determine where they go when they leave in the spring. They also hope to learn more about the bird’s feeding patterns.
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